Complete Shinjuku Guide: All Drug Stores & Electronic Retail Stores in the Area! | LIVE JAPAN travel guide
As of right now, more than half of the people visiting Japan will inevitably be at Shinjuku Station at some point on their travels. A bustling and colorful downtown area stretches on the station’s east side, most prominently represented by the Kabukicho area, while the massive business district called Fukutoshin sprawls to the east.
Shinjuku, massive and exciting, is also a hot spot for shopping. Numerous drug stores and electronics retail stores dot the area, offering a dizzyingly large selection! Especially home appliances and cosmetics are in high demand and because it’s easy to get lost in this vast urban jungle, we’ve compiled a comprehensive overview of drug stores and electronics retail stores around JR Shinjuku Station. Enjoy your shopping spree in Japan!