Taking their inspiration from the Chinese expression, “food is medicine,” UCHINO TOUCH was developed to bring a healthy and pleasant culture of touch (a lifestyle enriched by the five senses) with the theme of "touch is medicine." By directly touching the skin, everything at UCHINO offers a sense of joy similar to skin care. Through meticulous work, UCHINO creates items that complement the skin of each customer. The beautiful materials and beautiful techniques used are nurtured with time and care. These products are not just for the moment; they lead to a healthy tomorrow, raising customers' lifestyle to another level. Address: West Walk 4F Roppongi Hills, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku Website: touch-e.com Tel: 03-5786-9611 ///fool.petition.vibrates

Address: 15-1 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku Website: shibuya.parco.jp/    Tel: 03-3464-5111 ///mainland.pool.cape

Mitsukoshi department store is a giant in its field. While the Ginza and Shinjuku branches have become a must-visit if you’re going on a luxury shopping spree in Tokyo, the original store located in historically rich Nihombashi slips through the cracks. This results in many missing out on the beautiful architecture and services the flagship store has to offer. Nihombashi Mitsukoshi’s exterior echoes the buildings of 18th-century Europe and features decorative moldings above every entrance as well as a generous dose of marble from floor to ceiling. Considering its long history, which dates back to the 17th century, and its many innovative offerings that helped to define the department store as one of the best in the country, it’s no surprise the Nihombashi location was designated an Important Cultural Property in 2016 and won the title of the Hallmark of Japan. Address: 1-4-1 Nihonbashimuromachi, Chuo-ku Website: mitsukoshi.mistore.jp Tel: 03-3241-3311 ///walking.blues.applied

Address: 2-24 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku Website: shibuya-scramble-square.com/    Tel: 03-5468-5892 ///pulp.posting.roaming

In autumn 2008, Mash Style Lab launched Gelato Pique, a line of original, functional sleepwear featuring luxurious textiles and pastel colors. Designed with streetwear trends in mind, Gelato Pique's range is aimed at modern, working women and men, and encourages us all to enjoy our well-deserved downtime to the fullest – in style. Wrap yourself up in one of their deliciously soft cashmere or silk pieces and you'll never want to get out of bed again. Address: Daimaru Tokyo 4F, 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku Website: gelatopique.com Tel: 03-6895-2034

HULS Inc. is a company which provides a wide range of services related to Japanese crafts, based in Tokyo and Singapore. Under the concept of “roots and touch,” they contribute to the development of business for fine Japanese crafts through international promotion, product planning and trading. Located near Asakasa station, this unique gallery brings various Japanese ware from a wide range of artisans to an accessible space. With a fully bilingual staff, visitors are more than welcome to ask questions, and learn about each product and design. Address: 2F, Akasaka ZEN Building 6-4-10, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Website: huls.co.jp/en/ Tel: 03-6280-8387

Sitting in the B2F floor of the upmarket Ginxa Six shopping center is Imadeya, one of downtown Tokyo's newer sake tasting stores. Imadeya's speciality is Japanese nihonshu, but they also have a healthy selection of alcohol from local wineries, shochu breweries, whisky distilleries and craft gin makers.   At Imadeya they typically have a limited selection of sake bottles available for tasting with their in-house experts. The price of the tasting experience is dependent on how much, and what variation of alcohol you wish to sample. The staff members can provide recommendations and information on the various liquors in English, Chinese, Spanish and other selected languages. Address: 6-10-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku B2 Website: imaday.jp Tel: 03-6264-5537

Address: 1-10-14 Musashino, Kichijoji Honcho 2F Website: chilllabo.tokyo Tel: 080-8700-8528

Address: 2-11-16 Hamamatsucho, Minato-ku Website: nihonshu.com Tel: 03-5405-4441

Esteemed French pâtisserie Christophe Michalak opened his new pastry store in the trendy district of Omotesando, Tokyo. The 2005 pastry chef world champion, who runs four shops in Paris, chose Japan for his first foray into the international market as he believes it is the world's leading country, along with his native France when it comes to pastries. The fashionable store has a wide range of sumptuous cakes and desserts to choose from including Michalak's specialty pavlova, delightful Mont Blanc cupcakes, and the Monkoeur, arguably the standout item at the shop, mixing passion fruits, chocolate and yuzu to create a heavenly sweet and sour taste. Another highlight at Michalak Omotesando is My Kosmik, a snack that can be ordered to go and enjoyed while strolling around the neighborhood. The jar is layered with mousse and sponge. You can then customize it with your own combinations, a service only available in Japan. Address: 6-2-9 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku Website: michalak.jp

Opened in October 2018, Share Green Minami Aoyama combines a co-working place, cafe, flower shop and grassy picnic spot. As you enter Share Green, you are met with pots full of dangling vines overhead. Large wooden lounging chairs are spread out in front of the "Symbolic Garden", a leafy area where you can sip on coffee at a table among the vines and array of small trees and plants. The cafe, called Little Darling, has a modern spacious design. Further down, you'll find Solso Park and All Good Flowers, both flower and plant-themed shops that offer an array of colorful flowers, flower arrangements, bonsai and other small trees and plants, as well as fruit-shaped sculptures and unusual flower pots.  Finally, nestled in the farthest place from the entrance, you'll find Lifork Minami Aoyama, a communal space which consists of a 160m2 seminar room and a 60m2 lounge. Share Green is the perfect place to cultivate creativity and a productive work style all the while enjoying and being inspired by nature. Address: 1-12-32 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku Website: share-green.com

Address: 6-3 Toyosu, Koto-ku Website: www.toyosu-market.or.jp