here is no time to waste on a workday. As part of the Shinjuku “look”, you will notice eyes cast downward, as professionals check the latest via personal phone or device. Eyewear is impossibly hip, across the board.

Ginza, Tokyo’s top-tier retail neighborhood, is just a few stops away. One square meter of land here is worth about $100,000USD, so when you step off the subway, you’ll be standing on some of Tokyo’s most expensive real estate.

High-end retail dominates Ginza. Big name department stores, such as Mitsukoshi, are landmarks, as are huge installations of global brands like Mikimoto. If you love electronics, Japan’s Bic Camera can outfit you with the trendiest gadgets. For a bite to eat, head to the bottom floors of Mitsukoshi for Japanese deli and a food court that’s way beyond bento.

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