Nakano Broadway is a legendary multi-story shopping complex in Tokyo that serves as a "sanctuary of subculture." Opened in 1966 as a luxury residential and retail center, it evolved in the 1980s into a dense labyrinth of specialized shops catering to anime, manga, and vintage collectors. It is often described as the "brain" of Tokyo's otaku scene, offering a more curated and cerebral experience than the neon-lit streets of Akihabara.

This is the largest flagship Pokémon Center in Japan. It is a massive "mega-store" that functions as a hub for the franchise, featuring the world’s first official Pokémon GO Lab, a dedicated Pokémon Card Station, and Pikachu Sweets—a colorful, take-out style dessert shop.

Standing 12 stories tall, the Uniqlo Ginza flagship is the brand's largest and most complete store in the world. Reopened in 2021 as a "lifestyle and shopping hub," it offers a museum-like experience with moving art installations on every floor, exclusive collaborations, and services you won't find in standard Uniqlo branches.

Ikspiari is a large shopping, dining, and entertainment complex located next to Tokyo Disney Resort in Maihama. Designed like a themed town, it features a wide mix of international restaurants, cafés, fashion stores, a cinema, and live entertainment. With its vibrant atmosphere and easy access, Ikspiari is a popular stop for both Disney visitors and locals.

It's the ideal spot for students and music fans near UNAM. It is highly valued for its extensive stock of imported records, specialized rock genres, and its commitment to offering vinyl, CDs, cassettes, and music accessories in a vibrant, underground-focused setting.

A well-known independent record store and cultural fixture in Mexico City, founded in 2014. It is highly regarded for its meticulously curated collection of vinyl. Revancha is a must-visit for collectors interested in groove-oriented music. It offers a specialized selection of imports and national pressings in genres that are less common in general-purpose shops, and it occasionally hosts in-store beat sets and performances.

Sabotage Records is an independent record store and cultural hub focused on vinyl, DJ culture, and underground music in Mexico City.

This small perfume boutique is one of the most beautiful scent spaces in Mexico, blending architecture, design, and sensory experience. Hidden behind a stone walkway and lush greenery, Xinú feels more like a museum than a shop, with interiors inspired by Japanese architecture and Finnish saunas. Its refined atmosphere makes it hard to resist its elegant, reusable signature perfume bottles. Even without an interest in fragrance, Xinú is a standout destination on Calle Marsella and well worth a visit.

Not a venue per se, but this street is full of vinyl stands at great prices. From collectors to casual music lovers, you’ll find gems you haven’t seen in years. Prices range from $50 MXN to $500 MXN, and if your goal is to expand your vinyl collection, you absolutely have to come here.

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