Bingoya — Local services in Tokyo

Move over Oriental Bazaar, there's a old sheriff in town. What a great shop, tons of high quality Japanese made items from note pads to noren, this shop, while small, has a fantastic selection. They'll custom wrap each item if you like, that was a treat to watch. These people really take pride in what they do and if you're looking for high quality items, either for your own home or for souvenirs, this shop has a little bit of everything. Right across the street from Wakamatsu Kawada station on the Oedo, very...

Has a wide range of Japanese handcrafts, pottery, wood toys and bowls, weaving, japanese baskets, leather purses, paper, small selection of shibori fabrics and sashiko. Its not cheap but they have a nice selection and good quality. If you are into weaving worth a visit they are beautiful with small to large pieces and prices. In terms of pottery I would go to Yanaka there is a big pottery shop there that has a big range in price as well as quality. Unfortunately the staff at Bingoya do not speak...

I am so happy I found this spot. It is a multi story market where each floor is dedicated to different folk crafts, including traditional toys, pottery, paper, fabric, etc. It was filled with the exact kind of items I was hoping to find a gifts for people back home in terms of quality, utility, beauty, and uniqueness. They also wrapped everything very well and carefully (even takin the time to grind down the rough edges of a ceramic...