JR Nagoya Takashimaya — Attraction in Nagoya

As a tourist from the USA who loves to cook, I went to the 9th floor first and was thrilled with the kitchen items I have such a hard time finding at home. Crazy busy in the middle of the week, but very friendly and helpful staff. Next were the lower floors for all things female and you will NOT be disappointed! SUCH a selection of some of the biggest names in fashion today and many Japanese designers and manufacturers who are producing GORGEOUS things - but NOT available in the USA. GO! If only to drool over the beautiful clothing, bags and shoes. But be forewarned: these items are not inexpensive. The lower floor of this extensive department store has accessories, cosmetics etc. as stores are set up in the USA. LOVED.this store! VERY busy, but I found the staff helpful and curteous. In the basement there is a Japanese grocery store of sorts: "Food Show". Not sure if this is part of Takashimaya, but WOW! SO many people in the afternoon when I went, shopping the amazing assortment of FRESH fish/seafood and fruits/veggies and pre-packaged prepared foods. Great place to pick up a meal to go and take for a pic-nic somewhere. You can even find a very good assortment of beers and sakes. An experience...

Takashimaya department store is a place for us to enjoy Christmas atmosphere.

On the first floor, they set up a large scale Christmas decoration on a stage, and lots of people stop to enjoy them. Even our children don't want to leave ever since they were little.

The illumination is especially beautiful on the 15th floor where the Marriott Hotel entrance is located. The Christmas trees are lined up in a row, and together with the Nagoya night view, it is very beautiful.

Every year, the Marriott Hotel holds a Santa Claus event. When we attended the event a few ​years ago, the Santa read a picture book for kids and they received Santa-shaped cookies. He looked like the real Santa, so the kids were so thrilled to meet him.

The Christmas illuminations of Nagoya Station is also beautiful, with the trees decorated with illuminated lights. We sometimes take a walk from Nagoya Station to Fushimi Station and then Sakae Station to enjoy the...

I just went to use the restroom on the second floor, and when I came out, I forgot my shopping bag. Less than three minutes later, I returned to the restroom, and my shopping bag had been stolen. Then, I reported the incident to the lost and found center set up by Takashimaya Department Store. The staff at the lost and found center did not make a serious effort to look for my shopping bag; they didn't even bother to check the surveillance cameras outside the second-floor restroom. They simply told me they couldn't find my bag and advised me to check back later. I asked about it five times over two days, but my lost item was never found. I have traveled to Japan countless times, and nothing like this has ever happened before. This incident has given me a negative...