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Best shopping destinations in Asia

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Tokyo
Japan's capital of temples, towers and food
9.7
Equal parts quirky and refined, this huge city has shops for every taste. Ginza has old department stores and luxury brands while Akihabara sells electronics, anime goods and retro games. Takeshita Street in Harajuku has youth fashion and crepe stands while Kappabashi Street sells kitchen knives and plastic food models.
Highlights:
  • 🖼️ Visit the teamLab digital art museum
  • 🌆 Enjoy panoramic city views from observation decks
  • 🍣 Savor sushi at a local eatery
Singapore
Tropical city-state of hawker food and gardens
9.5
Located at the southern tip of Malaysia, this island nation has been a free port since 1819. Malls such as Marina Bay Sands and Jewel Changi hold hundreds of shops and indoor attractions. Little India's Mustafa Centre is open all day and night and Haji Lane has small indie boutiques.
Highlights:
  • 🏮 Wander through Chinatown’s temples and traditional shophouses
  • 🌳 Visit Gardens by the Bay and its iconic Supertree Grove
  • 🌆 Admire the futuristic skyline from Marina Bay Sands SkyPark
Shinjuku
Skyscrapers, neon bars and a huge station
9.3
Built around a train station that handles millions of riders each day, this district is a hub for shopping. Department stores such as Isetan and Takashimaya stand beside giant electronics shops like Yodobashi Camera and Bic Camera. Underground passages keep shops open late and the big Kinokuniya store sells books and stationery.
Highlights:
  • 🦖 Snap a photo with the giant Godzilla head in Kabukicho
  • 🌳 Stroll the beautiful Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
  • 🌆 Visit the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building observation decks
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