Shopping Guide to Japan: What to Buy, Where to Buy It, and How to Get the Most Out of Your Yen!

Japan is the shopping capital of the world—unequalled in the number, variety and convenience of its shops, malls and street arcades! The Shopping Guide to Japan clearly illustrates how the Japanese genius for organization, efficiency and customer service has put them at the forefront in the world of shopping. Japan is a shoppers’ paradise, and this book succinctly explains all the ins and outs to making the most of your Japanese shopping experience. Boyé Lafayette De Mente worked for several years as an editor of newspapers and magazines in Tokyo and has written many books on Japan’s language and culture, including Samurai Strategies, Sex and the Japanese and Instant Japanese.