AEON Mall: The Ideal Spot for Souvenir Hunting and Entertainment!

For Souvenir Hunting Look No Further Than AEON Mall!

When traveling to Japan, souvenir shopping is an essential part of your trip. But with so many other things to see and do, you don't really have the time to visit various shops.

You also might not know whether or not you can buy popular souvenirs and Japanese limited edition items. At times like this, it's best to head to your nearest AEON Mall!

Picture courtesy of AEON Mall Okayama

AEON Mall has a total of 164 locations throughout Japan. It's very popular not only with Japanese shoppers but also among many international visitors.

Many AEON Mall locations are easily accessible from train stations and airports, making them ideal shopping spots for travelers.

In addition to shopping, AEON Mall has leisure and amusement facilities as well.

Many locations have adjoining movie theaters and game centers, so visitors can enjoy Japanese leisure and amusement activities. Parents can also let their children play to their heart's content!

Why Choose AEON Mall?

There are many shops inside AEON Mall and visitors to Japan can also easily enjoy a day of shopping here. In addition, there are also highly convenient facilities and other services available on the mall premises.

*This tax-free counter is for items purchased at AEON STYLE only. For other duty-free services please inquire at the shop where you bought the item.

At these tax-free counters, located inside all AEON Malls, they offer duty-free services for international travelers. Look for the big "Tax-Free" sign!

Please check with each shop to see whether or not there are duty-free services for your purchase.

Visitors to Japan carry luggage of all sizes. With customers like these in mind, AEON Mall offers coin lockers in various sizes.

There are lockers that can even accommodate large suitcases, so this is perfect for those wanting to make a final purchase before boarding the plane back home.

At AEON Mall don't worry if you can't speak Japanese! Several locations provide multi-lingual translation services, so communication won't be an inconvenience.

On the in-store touch panel you can also select from a list of foreign languages which comes in handy for selecting products (see photo above).

AEON Mall also has special discount coupons exclusively for international visitors to make shopping a more affordable experience for them. So before heading back to your country, by all means please have an enjoyable shopping trip at AEON Mall.

AEON Mall Has Everything You Want To Buy in Japan

AEON Mall has many different shops so they can meet all your needs whatever they might be. Here you'll be able to find anything you want!

Picture courtesy of AEON Mall Matsumoto

If you visit Japan, of course it's also possible to pick up convenient home appliances.

Picture courtesy of AEON Mall Shintoshin

You can also find useful beauty appliances which have become a hot topic on the internet. So by all means please stop by AEON Mall's large electronics retail shop!

Picture courtesy of AEON Shinonome

You'll also want to visit a Japanese drugstore. AEON Mall is home to a large drugstore chain.

They offer a good selection of cosmetics that are popular among international visitors. Be sure to buy all the items on your wish list at AEON Mall!

Japan's 100 Yen Shop is popular overseas as well. Here they have a large selection of handy items that will soon have you pulling out your wallet. There's something curiously attractive about these goods that makes you want to buy them right away.

There's also one of these famous 100 Yen Shops in AEON Mall, so please stop in and take a look around.

AEON Mall: Buy Souvenirs That Are Popular With Japanese Shoppers!

AEON Mall also has many impressive souvenirs that typically aren't available at the airport or department stores.

Picture courtesy of AEON Mall Makuhari Shintoshin

Next, we'd like to introduce a shop called Kuze Fuku & Co.. If you like Japanese cuisine then this is a shop you'll want to visit.

Picture courtesy of AEON Mall Shintoshin

Kuze Fuku & Co. offers a variety of food items that allow you to enjoy the taste of Japan including high-quality dashi stock. These are suitable as souvenirs not only for yourself, but also for your loved ones. Here you can pick up souvenirs that are slightly different and unique!

Picture courtesy of AEON Mall Makuhari Shintoshin

At AEON STYLE you can also find perishable goods, seasonings, confectionery, and daily goods.

If you like alcoholic beverages try looking for Japanese sake at AEON STYLE.

Picture courtesy of AEON Mall Makuhari Shintoshin

Picture courtesy of AEON Mall Makuhari Shintoshin

The confectionery corner is very popular with visitors to Japan. Most of the Japanese sweets that are trending online can also be found here, so there's no need to search all over the place for them.

You can choose whatever you like from famous confectionery including Nitto Royal Milk Tea, Kakinotane Rice Crackers, KitKat, and Pocky! You can buy lots of them and give them out as souvenirs.

*When bringing food products from Japan into your country please be sure to check the local laws and regulations.

What Are AEON's Most Popular Items?

For this article, we asked the staff at AEON Malls throughout Japan what items were most popular with international visitors! Please refer to this when choosing your own souvenirs!

Popular Cosmetic Products

Did you know that makeup and cosmetics that are popular in Japan can also be purchased at AEON STYLE?

According to staff at AEON Mall's Makuhari Shintoshin location, SK-II Treatment Essence is very popular as a product from this famous Japanese cosmetics brand. This product penetrates deep into the skin and helps to keep it moisturized.

Nichiban Roihi Tsuboko, with its eye-catching package design, was launched in 1932 and has been a successful long-selling product ever since. This medicinal patch has a pain-relieving effect and is good for stiff shoulders, back pain, ankle sprains, and other physical ailments.

Kyusoku Jikan (LION Corporation) contains a combination of five different herbs to soothe and relax your legs and feet. If you use this before going to bed after a long day of walking, both of your feet will be refreshed.

What Are the Most Popular Souvenirs at Each AEON Mall?

Next, let's take a look at the most popular souvenirs at the AEON Malls in various parts of Japan!

Picture courtesy of AEON Mall Asahikawa Ekimae

AEON Mall Asahikawa Ekimae is conveniently located just 30 minutes from Asahikawa Airport.

Of course the most popular souvenir item here is the ever famous Shiroi Koibito. Between the crispy langue de chat (French wafer-thin cookie) is an original chocolate blend made especially for Shiroi Koibito.

Shiroi Koibito's high-quality flavor was achieved by paying special attention to the ingredients, dough, and baking temperature. This is a must-buy confectionery when visiting Hokkaido.

Picture courtesy of AEON Mall Tokoname

AEON Mall Tokoname is located only three minutes away by train from Chubu Centrair International Airport. Many people make this their final stop at the end of their Nagoya sightseeing trip.

A popular souvenir here is a high-impact item called Toire no Saichu! This is a collaboration between LIXIL, a large company in Tokoname, and a long-established Japanese-style confectionery shop, Okura Mochi.

In addition to its impactful toilet-shaped design, you can also enjoy the texture of the red bean paste inside. If you buy it as a souvenir it's sure to be a hot topic!

Picture courtesy of AEON Mall Okinawa Rycom

The most popular souvenir item at AEON Mall Okinawa Rycom is a specialty product from Miyakojima called Yuki Shio Sando.

Not only can you enjoy the crunchy and fluffy texture, but the subtle sweetness combined with the Yuki Shio taste creates a high-quality, well-balanced flavor that is addictive.

Our Recommended AEON Mall Locations!

AEON Mall stores have their own unique features depending on the region. We'll be introducing information on various locations throughout Japan so please try adding AEON Mall to your itinerary during your travels in Japan.

Tohoku Region

Picture courtesy of AEON Mall Natori

AEON Mall Natori, seven minutes by train from Sendai Airport, is one of the largest shopping malls in the Tohoku Region. It features facilities that are suitable for parents and their children, delicious Sendai cuisine, and a full selection of interesting souvenirs.

So if you plan on shopping during your Tohoku trip we highly recommend AEON Mall Natori.

Kanto Region

If you're in the Kanto Region, then AEON Mall Narita is the perfect spot for a shopping spree before returning home. After your shopping is complete, you can take a shuttle bus directly from AEON Mall Narita to Narita Airport. You'll have no worries even if you purchased many goods.

For stores in the Tokyo area let's head to AEON Mall Makuhari Shintoshin. At Japan's largest AEON Mall there's also Kandu, a "job experience" theme park, so children can also spend some fun time here!

In Saitama Prefecture we recommend AEON LakeTown. It's only 50 minutes from the heart of Tokyo. Here you can enjoy shopping in a relaxing suburban environment while comparing many brand-name items!

Chubu Region

When visiting Nagano Prefecture, one place worth seeing is AEON Mall Matsumoto.

It's located right near the Matsumoto City Museum of Art. Here they have everything a shopper could ever want, from souvenirs all the way to daily miscellaneous goods. This mall is also loved by the local residents.

When traveling to Nagoya, head to AEON Mall Tokoname, which is a three-minute drive from Chubu Centrair International Airport.

At the mall's entrance, visitors are greeted by a gigantic maneki neko, or beckoning cat. This is a popular spot for taking a photo.

There are also facilities where shoppers can take a dip in a hot spring as well as enjoy racing cars. This is ideal for family leisure activities.

Kinki Region

AEON Mall KYOTO is just five minutes on foot from Kyoto Station.

In addition to Japan's latest fashion brands, it also has THE GUNDAM BASE SATELLITE, Gundam's flagship store.

If you come here after enjoying Kyoto's history and famous locations, you can also follow the latest fashion trends in Japan.

Chugoku Region

Picture courtesy of AEON Mall Hiroshima Fuchu

AEON Mall Hiroshima Fuchu comes highly recommended if you're searching for souvenirs and cosmetics during your Hiroshima trip.

Inside the mall at Gacha Gacha no Mori, there are more than 800 capsule toy machines. Here you can enjoy capsule toys to your heart's content!

Picture courtesy of AEON Mall Okayama

AEON Mall Okayama is Western Japan's largest AEON Mall and is just a short walk from Okayama Station. With its convenient access, shoppers can easily enjoy their shopping.

Kyushu and Okinawa Regions

Picture courtesy of THE OUTLETS KITAKYUSHU

THE OUTLETS KITAKYUSHU and the adjoining AEON Mall Yahata Higashi are just two minutes on foot from Space World Station (JR Kyushu Kagoshima Main Line).

This is one of Kyushu's largest shopping spots and also has a wide range of amusement facilities. Both adults and children can enjoy themselves here.

If you are in the Okinawa area, please head to AEON Mall Okinawa Rycom!

It's fully stocked with all the items you'll want to buy during your Okinawa trip.

The mall is also home to the Pokemon Center so you'll definitely be able to spend some enjoyable time here. By all means please pick up some Okinawa limited edition products!

AEON Mall: A Must-Visit Spot During Your Japan Trip

Many AEON Mall locations are near train stations and airports. You can also get souvenirs of major products in Japan, so this is a handy shopping spot for international visitors!

Please add AEON Mall to your travel itinerary and have an incredible shopping experience!

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