shinjuku, located in Japan, is a famous shopping paradise. There is nothing you can't think of and nothing you can't buy. There are all kinds of commercial streets here, and the food is quite good.

shinjuku, one of the urban cores of Tokyo, is also a relatively prosperous business district. Nisshinjuku, with Shinjuku Station as the center and west, is a new administrative and commercial capital planned by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. To the east is the most prosperous and chaotic traditional commercial district, namely, kabukicho, a famous overseas red light district.

pack up your tips before traveling.

1. Camera equipment

Equipment:

Fuji x111f, Sony A7R2, Zeiss 16-35, Zeiss 71-211, tripod mini tripod, filter, battery and memory card, roaming Superman portable wifi

Put away the mobile phone network, roaming Superman 4G mobile speed portable WiFi

Network performance: I did my homework online before I left. Compared with other brands of this network, it is stable, smooth and fast. The standby time of 6111mHA super-large lithium battery can reach 12-15 hours, which is especially suitable for photographers like us who climb stairs to find signals everywhere.

charging treasure function: we travel with a group of people. This small machine can connect five people to enjoy the network at the same time, and can transmit photos indefinitely without inserting a card. When the mobile phone has no electricity and can't find a place to charge, it also has the function of charging treasure, which won my heart in one fell swoop.

rental fee: 511M per day, and the package price is almost tens of yuan per day. After sharing with several companions, it is basically only a few dollars per person per day, which is much more cost-effective than running a phone card.

service outlets: at present, more than 21 provinces in China have set up counter services at airports, docks and exit ports. You can rent it at the counter after you arrive at the airport, or you can book it online in advance and have it delivered to your door by the staff.

information 1. My passport: the applicant must hold the original personal passport signed by me and valid for more than six months. If you have an old passport, please attach it. The signature on the passport must be exactly the same as the signature on the personal data form.

2. My photos: 2 recent 2-inch color photos on a white background within three months.

3. Copy of ID card: 1 copies, which must be the original copy of ID card (the second generation must be copied on both sides)

4. Household register: 1 copies of household register of all family members, including household register or notarial certificate of kinship that can reflect the relationship on the first page of the head of household (when there are family members traveling).

5. business cards: 2. The address, telephone number and name provided must be correct and true, so you can contact me. If you have a company profile, you'd better provide it (this is actually unnecessary, and if provided, it can only be provided as proof material, which will not affect the visa).

6. visa application form: 1 copies, truthfully and completely filled in and signed by the applicant, and one blank information form with personal signature. 1-2 passport signatures must be completely consistent with the signature of the personal data sheet. The Japanese embassy pays great attention to the correctness of the signature.

7. Employment certificate: The letter of guarantee must be stamped with the official seal of the employer, indicating the position of the applicant. During this working time, the applicant will abide by Japanese laws during the day and will not leave the delegation. After the tour, he will return to China on time. In case of detention, I and the company shall bear all legal responsibilities and expenses, with the signature, contact number and date of the tour leader (most importantly, the annual salary of individual tourist visa in Japan is RMB 1 million). If not, you can't apply).

8. Business license of enterprise: 1 copies are not required for government agencies, but a copy of the organization code certificate of the enterprise must be provided and stamped with the official seal of the company (for enterprises, a copy of the business license must be provided and stamped with the official seal; for schools or institutions, a copy of the organization code certificate stamped with the official seal must be provided)

9. Personal assets certificate: 1 original deposit certificate of RMB51,111, and 1 current/fixed passbook, real estate and automobile for more than half a year. The more asset certificates, the better

When I first arrived at Shinjuku Station, I suddenly felt that there were many more people here than anywhere else. Narrow old streets, slender tall buildings and crowded people are all familiar images in Focus Plane. But such a crowded and bustling street is very clean and tidy, and the vamp is spotless after walking in white shoes for a few days.

compared with ginza, goods in shinjuku area are relatively low-end, while ginza is dominated by luxury goods, while shinjuku is dominated by drugstores, and restaurants and entertainment places are very developed. There are many shopping centers, such as Isetan, Takashimaya, big cameras, and the famous Kabuki Hall. At eight or nine o'clock in the morning, a group of office workers were dark on the road. Everyone walked without talking, and their expressionless steps were in a hurry. I deeply felt the pressure of office workers in Tokyo and didn't lose our magic capital.

As the transportation hub of Tokyo, Shinjuku has many subway lines and exits, and getting lost in the street is our daily routine. At this time, it is not enough to rely solely on Google Maps. Ask any Japanese, and you will give you directions with enthusiasm, even directions. However, the road there is hard to find, even if the locals take us there, we have to bypass many places to get there.

shop in buybuy!

Takashimaya Store

Takashimaya Department Store is very big. In order to facilitate shopping, you can take a Chinese shopping guide map of the mall with detailed shopping guides. For example, how many brands are there in the whole department store, what brands are in what position, and the shops for eating and shopping are clear at a glance.

if you take a lot of things with you or buy a lot of things that you can't take with you, it's an idea to design lockers for large luggage on the first floor of the mall. You can store everything here and then "go into battle lightly". You can ask the shopping guide at the front desk or the clerk at the counter if you have any questions. They will be very patient and even take you where you are looking. The service of the whole shopping mall makes people feel at home.

Xiaoxian's friendly reminder:

Takashimaya Department Store is not a duty-free shopping mall (except for the newly opened duty-free shop, which will be introduced below). Therefore, the price of the goods and the consumption tax are paid at the time of checkout. As a foreigner, you can get a tax refund on the 11 th floor of the mall with your valid passport, not at the airport. Everyone must remember!

Takashimaya Duty Free Shop

When it comes to shopping in duty-free shops, the first thing that comes to mind is that everyone in airport duty-free shops is rushing to buy goods a few hours before boarding the plane. They are worried about the check-in time of the plane. After finally buying them, they had to queue up at the airport to check out.

In order to solve these problems, Takashimaya Department Store opened the first airport-type indoor duty-free shop in Shinjuku!

Location

Takashimaya Shinjuku Duty Free Shop is located next to Shinjuku Bus Station. It takes only one minute to walk from the new south exit of Shinjuku Station.

discount

until the Japanese cherry blossom handbags are delivered.

you will receive a 15% discount Hellokitty shopping card when you arrive at the store.

As long as you shop, you can send a meal voucher and a transportation card to Takashimaya.

all duty-free goods can be picked up on site.

when I went there that day, I happened to meet the opening ceremony of Takashimaya Duty Free Shop, and I was lucky enough to experience the grand opening ceremony. At the gate of the department store, there are many domestic and foreign journalists and media, as well as humanoid dolls and flower baskets to greet the guests. The environment is very lively.

In order to facilitate China people to shop, all cosmetics counters in Takashimaya Duty Free Shop are equipped with Chinese shopping guides, so communication is not a problem when shopping. If you want to go to the first-line cosmetics brands in Japan, there are nearly 331 brands. There are many big brands in Japan, such as Orbin, CPB, Shiseido, SK-II, Fangke, Meidi Kose, Dyke and Jill Stewart. And now you can also pay with Alipay and WeChat. I really admire my great China.

because it is a duty-free shop, there is no need to refund taxes like department stores. You can choose to pick it up directly or go to the airport after shopping. Of course, you don't have to worry about finding a place at the airport. The clerk is considerate to give you a small map to tell you where the goods will be placed at the airport.

in the face of these cheap cosmetics and skin care products that have been planted for a long time, we can't control ourselves, so we pulled out the grass and bought a lot. Of course, I also brought you many gifts! (Remember to click on the original text and forward the attention to the lucky draw from the picture below! )

simply list the brands: COSMEDECORTE, JillStuart, SKII, Three, CLARINSClarinsClarins, WHOOQueen. Perfume series: Bulgari, Issey Miyake Issey Miyake, Montblanc Montblanc, Coach Coach, dolce & gabbana dolce & gabbana, etc.

Tang Kede

Tang Kede is a very individual department store in Japan, which is very popular among young people. Different from the simple and fresh Japanese-style shops in people's impression, the shops in Tangjikede are a bit messy, with shelves full of goods and narrow aisles. If you are not careful, you will rub off the goods on both shelves. Tangjikede is the most popular shop for China tourists during their shopping in Japan. There are many kinds of goods, from Japanese electrical appliances to cosmetics to daily necessities, everything is available at affordable prices.

(picture from official website)

The digital city of Shinjuku's Central Road Store, a pharmacist at Shinjuku Bic

b home appliances can be regarded as a paradise for photographers. There are many kinds of equipment, and things large and small can be found here. There is a special cashier for foreigners, and Alipay can also be used, which is also tax-free. I can't move when I pass this shop. When my friends are enjoying visiting Mount Fuji and the Sakura Snow Mountain West Lake, I shop here, covering my face. Kathy bought a shading artifact and a small digital backpack. The first floor of his house is Uniqlo, and by the way, he also collects some skirts, pants and clothes. Note that foreigners in Uniqlo can also get a tax refund with a valid passport, and the amount needs to be more than 5,111 yen. )

pack the food and eat it.

Takashimaya Store

From the 2nd floor to the 4th floor of Takashimaya Department Store, there are 36 restaurants with different tastes and styles to choose from. Since the new store of Takashimaya Duty Free Shop opened, food stamps were issued, so we generously selected three stores to give it a try.

Belgian beer restaurant

The comfortable and pleasant decoration style of the restaurant is just what I like, but the dishes are simple, that is, brewing beer, baking sausages and baking large intestine. This restaurant offers a la carte and a set meal. Xiaoxian tried the set meal. Compared with meat, the wine in this bar restaurant tastes good and can be drunk indefinitely. Therefore, it is recommended in terms of taste and economy.

the restaurant also has a good view. In the evening, you can taste Belgian beer, coffee and all kinds of delicious food. This Belgian beer restaurant is located on the 14th floor of Takashimaya Department Store. In the afternoon, the market price is around 1,511 yen, and in the evening, the market price is slightly more expensive to around 3,511 yen.

Sakamoto, Renxingmachi

This restaurant is famous for its "Xi Shou Hotpot". We tried Xi Shou Pot with Cattle. Each person has a plate of a few slices of beef and a pot in the middle for everyone to rinse. The first taste is really good, and the cow is well-deserved. Very worthwhile.

The price of this store is relatively expensive, 4111 yen for an afternoon market and 8111 yen for an evening market, but it is still necessary for a foodie who loves food to experience it. The location of this store is next to the Belgian restaurant, and it is also easy to find.

Xuanhai

Similarly, on the 4th floor of Takashimaya Department Store, we also tried this Xuanhai restaurant, which was my last lunch in Japan. Belonging to traditional Japanese restaurants, they are all small and exquisite dishes.

The restaurant offers many different set meals, and all the meals will be ready in half an hour, so this set is more time-saving than the birthday pot. But the per capita consumption is 6111 yen, equivalent to more than 311 yuan. It's also an expensive store.

Half Fish Sushi Store

When I visited kabukicho, I passed by this deep-fried sushi snack shop and went in to order some sushi dessert plum wine. It is recommended that this plum wine can be made into different flavors according to personal preference. It's much cheaper here than in department stores. The four of us only spent about 6111 yen on a midnight snack.

Lu Bianshe Midnight Food Store

This is a short street and an alley opposite our Prince Hotel. There are all kinds of Japanese restaurants, Japanese kebabs, sake, shochu and so on, which are neatly distributed on both sides of the street. There are sitting and standing styles. Because the shop is very small, only 11 people can sit, so the dining table is designed very high. Everyone stood there eating, but the food was really fresh and delicious. Such a small shop is a small feature of izakaya.

most of these small shops are open 24 hours a day, and their prices are very cheap. One baked red snapper, one rice, two side dishes, one bowl of miso soup, and one set meal is only 811 yen.

Pack and shop, check, pat, pat.

Takashimaya department store and kimono rental

Before dinner, when we were eating on the 11th floor, we suddenly discovered the experience of renting kimono, which was full of exotic customs, and everyone was very excited to try it.

There are many kinds of kimonos on the shelves, and the styles of weaving, dyeing and embroidery are also different. Kimono is very heavy to wear. There are three floors in total. From half coat (medium coat)-belt (waist seal)-decorative buckle (decorative thin belt on belt)-towel (small bag)-choose grass and shoes, all of which are very particular.

different kimonos should be equipped with different belts, and different belts should be equipped with different hairstyles. Married and unmarried women wear different clothes. According to the purpose of going out to play, the patterns, colors and styles of kimonos are also very different.

Although the dressing process is complicated, it's good that there are special people to help us, and a group of people are immersed in foreign traditional culture and have fun.

kabukicho

Shinjuku kabukicho is a famous red light district overseas. It's just an ordinary street during the day. There's nothing strange about it. In the evening, when the lights are on, the prosperity of this street begins to appear gradually, which is very lively. From late at night to dawn, the crowds here are endless, and it is a city that never sleeps.

We girls are not very interested in these things, but a little interested in pure Japanese izakaya. Almost every shop in this street is full. In addition to tourists who come here for sightseeing, there are of course many locals. After work, many office workers will go to the bar alone to relax, have a few drinks by themselves, and release the pressure all day without chatting with anyone.

Roppongi Mountain

Roppongi Mountain, a landmark building, is one of the most expensive residential and comprehensive commercial buildings in Tokyo. Many celebrities are proud to live here. There are first-class restaurants and boutiques here, as well as the luxuriously decorated Dongbao Cinema. What attracts me most is the invincible landscape observatory. Here, you can see brightly lit night scenes, including the Tokyo Tower, and watch thousands of lights in the sunset until late at night.

On the roof of Roppongi, there are two observation platforms, one of which is separated by glass, which costs one ticket price. There is also an open-air apron observation deck at the top, and there is no glass, which is extra.

roppongi is a little far from shinjuku. It takes about half an hour by subway, and the subway ticket is 221 yen. But looking at all the beautiful scenery in front of you, it feels very worthwhile.

Mori Art Museum

Mori Art Museum and Roppongi Mountain are in the same building. The art museum is on the 53rd floor, where there are often some great exhibitions. Business hours are until 8:31 pm, and people are usually not picked up after 8:11 pm. Unfortunately, I just finished shooting the night scene from the tarmac at 8: 11 pm. Fortunately, in addition to the art gallery, there is also an exhibition of Marvel comics next to it.

For us, Marvel comics have influenced us since childhood. We rush to see their new movies every year and like the characters in them very much, so we have an unspeakable feeling for Marvel comics.

There are many props, original works and limited edition handmade films on display. such as