Tokyo Guide

Department stores in Japan are like mini-malls, with a number of different stores in the larger department building. A common layout for a department store is a supermarket and food area in the basement, several restaurants on the top floor, and other shops in between. Most department buildings have clothing stores, a 100 yen shop, and a bookstore, though it varies from place to place. Department stores are generally located close by a station, sometimes built in to the station itself.