TOKYO, June 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Tokyo Station is a transport hub which is also a unique building with a long history. It is said to be the main entrance to Tokyo, since it is mainly responsible for passenger transport within the Tokyo Metropolis. That's not all. Tokyo Station also has a cluster of many types of restaurants and cafes, and many shops that sell varieties of confectionary delights and souvenirs, making the wait for trains a pleasant and enjoyable experience. In addition, the station is located close to department stores such as Daimaru and KITTE. One or two days to shop there is barely sufficient. The different types of stores make the station no different from a shopping street. There are always new products for shoppers straight from the heart, which can satisfy souvenir shopping needs within short-periods of time, naturally making the shopping experience here one of the main attractions of Tokyo Station.
Lovely penguins to take you round Tokyo
Nearly everyone familiar with Japan knows the Suica Card. The word "Suica" means "watermelon" in Japanese, and the name is an abbreviation of the phrase "Super Urban Intelligent Card", which is an IC transport card issued by the East Japan Railway Company. After topping up, the card can be used for rides on buses or trains within the metropolitan area. Apart from transport, it can also be used at convenience stores or on vending machines. You can just tap to buy, making it very convenient. Mastery of the Suica card's usage can make you an expert on sightseeing in Tokyo. In addition, official mascot character of penguin printed on Suica card is very popular within the Japanese people. Pensta, which is located within the Yaesu South Exit of the Tokyo Station, sells many types of lovely "Suica's Penguin" stationery and souvenirs. Many of the products are seasonal, and can only be found at the Tokyo station. You simply can't miss it.
The Heart of Traditional Japanese Craftsmanship
Many Japanese would compete to get their hands on high-end souvenirs from INDEN-YA*JIZAING on Mother's Day and Father's Day, all of which would include practical items such as wallets, name card holders, and pen holders. All the products are made from the most delicate and soft portions of deerskin, and the patterns are made using traditional Japanese lacquering, on which the attention to quality and details are paramount. The longer you use them, the texture of the product would improve, plus the lacquered patterns would also give off a special gloss. The turtles, gourds, and cherry blossoms incorporated into the patterns represent "longevity" and "many descendants" in Japanese culture. With so much thought given to choosing the souvenirs, the recipient would be very happy and satisfied.
Other than souvenirs, you can get fashionable and lovely handkerchiefs from "Hamamonyo", and Ippitsusenn writing paper (limited availability) from the Tokyo Station Gallery. You can also get "dessert vinegar" from "Su-expre-su Tokyo" and "ginger syrup" from "Ginger at Ginza", favorites of Japanese women that comes with beauty health benefits. Let's not forget the uniquely designed and Japanese-styled "Keishindo" senbei crackers. Tokyo station has prepared a collection of novelties and souvenirs from the heart for travelers, where its tenants are awaiting your visit from the bottom of their hearts every day.
