I love to wander through a faux Meiji Era town eating savory Japanese dumplings, then roam around the LABI electronics superstore to see all the strange toys and appliances.
Inside a huge shopping complex called Sunshine City, there’s an odd only-in-Japan indoor amusement park called Namco Namja Town, designed to look like an old-fashioned Meiji Era (pre-war) town.
But my favorite reason to to to Namja town is this: Gyoza Stadium!
Open: Every day
Hours: 10:00 – 22:00
Admission: Adults, Ā„500; Children (4-12), Ā„300 (video games and some attractions are extra)
ā¢
Afterwards, let’s wander into the magnificent LAB1 electronics superstore. It has a really quirky toy department and an indoor playground for tots.
The Japanese appliance department at this store is entertaining too ā they not only have a large selection of only-in-Japan appliances like electronic toilet seats and futon dryers, they also carry miniature countertop dishwashers
And we can’t leave Ikebukuro before stopping in at the Mega-Pokemon Center!
Most stores open from 10:00 am
ā¢
Click here to explore more
ā¢
Jonelle Patrick is the author of five novels set in Japan
āļøāļøāļøāļøāļø
The Last Tea Bowl ThiefĀ was chosen as anĀ Editor’s PickĀ forĀ Best Mystery, Thriller & SuspenseĀ on Amazon
āA fascinating mix of history and mystery.āĀ āBooklist
ā¢
Know someone who’s planning a trip to Japan? Or maybe you’d just like to find more fun stuff spicing up your email from time to time?
Subscribe to The Tokyo Guide I Wish I’d Had, and I’ll send you all the hidden treasures, travel hacks and best of the best, the minute I post them!
Itās easy: Scroll down to the subscribe button, enter your email, and push the button. You can unsubscribe at any time, of course, and I promise: no ads and no sharing of your information EVER.
