Top 10 Things to Buy at Loft - Best Store in Japan | JAPAN SHOPPING GUIDE

Loft is popular variety store that sells a ton of interesting products. From home goods to beauty items, from traditional Japanese products to super cute character goods, they have everything! They are most known for their stationery stuff but trust me, you'll want everything from the store! It took me so long to be able to narrow down to 10, because I can't resist buying everything I see everytime I go! Don't say I didn't warn you that Loft is seriously dangerous for your wallet :P
LOFT has many locations all over Japan, the Shibuya location is one of the largest (if not THE largest), but each location has its own strength in terms of stock. For example, I find that the character goods section is rather small at Shibuya, I have seen better stock at certain other locations.
The store footage of this video was filmed at the Shibuya location
Address: 21-1 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 150-0042
List of products mentioned - most items have a big range of price due to Loft’s large variety for each type of item:
1. Cookware and dining ware (price varies greatly depending on what you are getting, you can find things for as low as 100 yen and as high as 30000 yen or more. Don’t worry, they carry plenty of affordable items but also many high-end ones)
2. Bento & accessories (bento boxes are generally around 2000 yen, but of course they carry less and more expensive ones too. Accessories are pretty affordable, generally between 300-1000 yen)
3. Handkerchief (price varies, generally between 500-2000 yen)
4. Small leather goods (generally between 2500-5000 yen, there are fancier and more expensive ones too)
5. Character goods (depends on what you get, but generally between 500-3000 yen)
6. Mug-hanging characters (blind boxes usually cost between 300-600 yen)
7. Massage tools (manual small tools usually cost 1000-2000 yen, large electric gadgets can cost 20000 yen or more)
8. Steam Cream (small size: 900-1000 yen; regular size: 1200 yen; sets & sunscreen version: 2300-3000 yen)
9. Stickers & stamps (generally between 100-1000 yen)
10. Notebooks (generally between 300-1000 yen)
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[@TokiYuYu]

This video was probably the most difficult to do because it was extremely difficult to narrow down to only 10 things. It's just way too tempting to buy EVERYTHING when I go to Loft. I hope this video can help you "save" some money so you only target certain things (or maybe make you spend even more lol), because if you wander aimlessly in the store, you could go bankrupt in a day! 😅😆😂Anyway, I'm happy to finally uploading this since I've been promising a Loft top 10 for a while, and hope you guys like it!

[@nadinesalameh90]

Thank you for the amazing video, I'm a planning freak can't wait to get to the stationary section 😻

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[@ruzgar2900]

TokiYuYu You start the video with Anneyeonghaseyo and make videos about Japan wtf

[@soinasingh4119]

TokiYuYu Absolutely Great!

[@helentang4653]

Hi TokiYuYu, I have a question I want to ask you about IC card how to use when transfer from JR line to private rail line or transfer to tokyo metro line, do I need to tap my Ic card when arrived from JR line, tap IC card again when enter to another line (transfer)?

[@Tamagoman]

Note to self: Don't go to Loft, my bank account couldn't handle the stress

[@TokiYuYu]

Haha, that's true for most stores in Japan!

[@gerardelodie6629]

🤣😂 totally agree !

[@towada1066]

it is really good,... I buy too many stationary there,... I don't use it all but then I really enjoy looking at it thinking about writing letters to my friends. (^_^)

[@xcamillef94]

I agree.. I love their bentos😂

[@towada1066]

@@xcamillef94 bento at Loft?! ... wait! ... I'm missing something here,... Loft in the Chiba Soga department store has lots of cool stuff but yummy bentos are definitely not one of them,... to be fair, if you go to the basement, there's the food market.

[@jackie-jackjack9851]

this store really is dangerous! I visited it back in July as part of my trip and I spent like 2 hours walking around JUST on the stationary section of Loft making sure I had everything that I wanted to take home with me. My bank account definitely felt that impact LMAO!!!!!! I love the store, it's so amazing and addicting!!! I can't wait to go back and stress my bank account once again in the winter!

[@TokiYuYu]

Haha I know, it's a dangerous place!!!

[@sliceoflife4725]

I actually didn't know Loft carry non-stationery items. I am shaken. Thank you for this video. Those notebooks are to die for. 💀💀💀

[@DavidCruickshank]

Those monkeys bowls are so cute! and the ghost rice shapers are also really cute as well!!

[@Lee-ml9uw]

Thanks for sharing! I really like the City Name notebook. It;s the detail of the lined pages being done in the Kanji of City names that was a neat highlight.

[@sysiau2010]

I could walk in Loft and Tokyu Hands the entire day! Love these two life style store so much....

[@kb16kb]

Visited Japan for 10 days, went to Loft three times!! Love it so much!

[@mouse1781]

I went to Japan last year and discovered Loft by accident... and it immediately became one of my favourite shops of all time ;)

[@MAVonYT]

I would definitely positively surely become a HOARDER if i live in Japan 🤣

[@conjestion]

I've been to Japan twice. But I've never visited LOFT. With the way you described their stationnery area, I guess I shouldn't really visit it coz it's a trap. 😂😂 But I want the glass characters. 😂😂 Thank you for the recommendations again. 😊

[@chelbobalopolus]

Diyes_Celine on my first trip to japan I spent most of my time in Loft 😂😂 it’s my favourite shop now

[@brodieclapperton-craig898]

Loft and Tokyu Hands are very dangerous for stationery!!

[@remywonderland7507]

For visitors to Japan. Gifts for family, friends and coworkers- Don Quijote mega store. Things to take home for yourself and your home - Loft 😀

[@themissnise7]

Loft is one of my FAVOURITE stores to visit when I go to Japan! This makes me so excited for my next trip haha

[@Tokyodrew]

The Loft is one of my favorites especially the stationary section 🤣 Great video always... Thanks for dropping in today on Instagram 🤟

[@cheryalhussain4562]

Extremely interesting store. Full of a variety of items. MY kind of store.

[@duinsophie]

I LOVE Loft!! I can't get enough of that place everytime I'm in Tokyo 😍😍❤❤

[@KplusJinJapan]

Great video! So many cute and unique souvenir ideas. Loft is definitely the best place for that.

[@m.ratchasima1220]

I will go to Japan next spring and for sure will follow your recommend . Thank you.

[@dianag3278]

I could travel to Japan just for the stores 😂 Thanks for the great recommendations!

[@DionsTravels]

mind blown about the handkerchief, I'm about to go get one for those hand drying situations in taipei

[@rebeca8828]

I love your videos! Can’t wait to visit Japan next month and include Loft in the shops I MUST visit.

[@PinkLemonade1116]

Amazing!!! I'm def checking those items out the next time I'm there ^^ When I was there in July, they were selling yukatas so I was super tempted aha

[@leanneland]

I bought the cutest shiba inu bag at Loft when I went in August. I loooove Loft! I also two of the ceramic cranes you held up at the beginning of the video. One is white for my chopsticks and the other is yellow for my watercolour brush. What a fun video!

[@Lily-sw1ub]

oh yah new video nice video as always thanks for sharing I love Japan and everything of Japan so fascinated

[@evon9796]

Can't WAIT!!! I will plan my Japan trip on this year!!! Wish to be there right now, i can only get my vintage stuff, figures from hoyoyo Japan Proxy now day...

[@annieranai2198]

Right next to your video there was a KZbin recommandation: "50 things I no longer buy" 😂 Thank you for this video and the others, you always add such great input! I usually don't like this kind of videos but you manage to make them interesting and addictive! Merci !

[@KawaiiKiwi08]

My host mom gave me the option to do karaoke or shop at loft with her for our weekend trip. Of course I chose Loft XD. That place is addictive

[@TokiYuYu]

Omg I know! Loft is dangerous!!!

[@TuTRAN-fz7pn]

Good recommendations. Definitely, drop by when I'm there. Thank you!

[@byoutifully]

Srsly .. WHY DO I WATCH YOUR VIDEOS????? They’re pure torture because I’m no where close to any of the shops you make videos about, ☹️😩😭 I can only dream about ever entering any of the stores you mention! ... hehe, thank you for uploading !!!!!!!

[@mimii3000]

Loft is such an amazing store! One of my faves! And can I just say how amazing you look in yellow? Also loving the new hair color! It's lighter, right? Very nice!

[@TokiYuYu]

Haha aww thank you!

[@lisandrarodrigurez3424]

You really had cool stuf to show. Love the craft section since i am a scrapbooker, like doing some art craft

[@siegvolpato6945]

I have just updated my Itinerary for my trip to Japan next year :-) thank you

[@californiamaki1595]

Visited Loft Shibuya when I was in Japan last April. Emptied my wallet but no regrets.

[@agnesmanabat1822]

You should show to us the price so we have an idea next time, Thank you!😊

[@synergistics1]

So informative! Why are you not putting out content anymore :(

[@D2naSoaring]

The ohana mahalo perfume is sold in Korea too! I just bought some at Love Lala I believe. Thanks for another great video! 😀

[@TokiYuYu]

Wow I didn't know it's sold in Korea, I love that perfume brand so much now!

[@takenotes5983]

Great Video TokiYuyu haha!

[@largesmallworld]

Loft is super convenient. It is where I bought most of the gifts from stationary, phone covers, hand bags, etc. Most were snoopy themed so maybe they had a collaboration at the time. Got some of those Fuchiko on the cup also. If your pressed for time and want to get excellent gifts yep Loft is the place to go.

[@mayyan5946]

Спасибо за видео! С удовольствием смотрю Ваши подборки о покупках и магазинах, словно сама побывала на шопинге ))

[@TheOrangeribbons]

Great video, love shopping in Loft. That perfume brand is also stocked in Plaza.

[@AMAR9933]

I spend so much time in the stationary section

[@omoresotempora7663]

Fantastic video. You captured the best of the Loft. I wish Loft came here.

[@Panda299]

Great recommendations, thank you! I've actually been to the Loft store in Japan and oh my, I wanted to buy everything, but my suitcase was already full lol! :)

[@vistany64]

Thank you for a excellent channel

[@ElizabethMay588]

Thank you for make this great video. I’m loft fan too.

[@reins5075]

The video quality of this video is your best so far. I enjoyed it a lot :-) I hope next time you include prices for your products.

[@TokiYuYu]

I always list prices in the info box. I cannot list specific prices unless I mention one specific item, but I do at least give a range of prices

[@jwychau]

Please do some department store videos ! Love your channel

[@narda4484]

Stationary #1. The rest comes in 2nd...great video.

[@ginapino2857]

This store will definitely drain my bank account. 🤩

[@soinasingh4119]

Great, Thanks for all your guidance, will be visiting Japan soon n your videos are so helpful.

[@cherriechhangte4579]

Yayyy a new video! Obsessed with your content despite the fact that I have virtually no way of buying them 😂. Would you consider doing a similar video with a website that has international shipping?

[@TokiYuYu]

Amazon and Ebay are good to start, otherwise I've used Buyee when I used to live in the US, it's a proxy buying service. Another similar service is White Rabbit, although I haven't tried. There are tons of proxy buying services now, it's not cheap but that way you can buy a huge variety of Japanese products

[@cherriechhangte4579]

@@TokiYuYu thank you!

[@PforPurvee]

Such a helpful video! Absolutely loved it, hit all the things I really want to get from Japan!

[@greenbean1966]

Loft is my favorite!!

[@ahcatmeow3956]

Love your videos, so practical!

[@bastek.]

Hello 👋Interesting video👍👍👍👍Have a nice day ☺☺👋

[@den22378]

You should do part 2 of these videos to tell us about more products.. i will really like it 😆

[@JackieHappyinJapan]

Hello🤗☺️🤗. Finally waiting for this👍🏻!

[@Chiefjusin]

Hey. Nice video. Keep up the good work

[@JustNanais]

I just added Loft to my list of stores to visit and spend all my money :D

[@SmtSmtDarkside]

I love your videos!

[@wuzzleb77]

Can you only shop at Loft in person? Do they have an online store? There are so many things I’d buy but I can’t afford to travel to Japan!

[@ThatBrunetteYouTube]

Loft looks like a calmer nicer version of Tokyu Hands. Thank you for a new shopping place.

[@TokiYuYu]

Yeah I agree, and has a "younger" feel to it too.

[@michelleh4114]

Do they have an online store?

[@canciana]

I loved Loft soooo much!! I spent way too much there and it’s lucky I don’t live in Japan.

[@bikivee6890]

Japan stores are super dangerous. Many things to die for... 😍😂 pls share the name of that perfume ? will check online. Salivate 😭

[@jazelmarie]

I love loft specially their massage section and stationery section. But it's also quite expensive.

[@CosmicFox808]

This was a fun video!

[@michaelhughes3273]

Same issue with my wife and I; Loft, Tokyu Hands, want to buy everything it's soooo tempting. The same with Daiso as well.

[@roxyclassic1]

this video made go around Tokyo just to find that mug hanging characters. Found them at kiddy land instead! awesome collections there.

[@XDproductionsXD]

Hi, great job on Loft! I'm a guy but I like shopping in Japan. I noted many things I would like to get for my wife and myself....whenever Japan opens again. Sigh. Till then~ BTW liked and subbed ya~

[@alex-mc5jd]

Great video !!

[@kokonana4086]

After watching your vid, I think I should stay clear from this store. So tempting! Gonna lose tons of money there!

[@9hundred67]

Loft is the greatest!!

[@patraychi]

Didn't know about Loft before this. Must check it out the next time I visit Japan! (And probably need to add on return luggage... 😂)

[@tsuyumi]

Nice :) haven't heard of this shop before. I guess I will be poor after I come home from my trip ^^' but thanks for the nice review!

[@pamfong9025]

Love the video!

[@diane2484]

Thank you so much for your videos, they helped me a lot planning what I wanted to bring back from my first trip to Japan ^^! I also really love the top you’re wearing, could you tell me where it is from ? Thanks :-)

[@TokiYuYu]

Thank you! The top is from Aritzia :D a Canadian brand I believe

[@JonnieR]

Ive been here in this exact branch. This is in Shibuya right? I only bought tea leaf diffuser hehe. I should have bought so much more!!

[@taradiane]

Oh man, I have a TON of those mug hanging characters - all of them are Yuri On Ice characters.

[@jenniferzhao3754]

Thank you for making this video, can you make top massage tools, make up, and skincare videos at Loft?

[@bernicekathrynfonte7560]

Will definitely check out Loft when I go back. Thanks for the recos! New sub here:)

[@soulsearcher9530]

Your perfume is written Hawaiian.....??? Lol “Ohana Maahalo” says “family thank you”. Is it a tropical scent? I love you channel! It shows so many places and things I’ve never seen. I lived in Okinawa for ~3 years, but many of these stores didn’t exist on the island when I was there. Thanks for sharing! ☺️

[@TokiYuYu]

I didn't know it's Hawaiian! Their range has very tropical cutesy packaging, this specific scent is sweet and fresh! Thank you so much for your comment, it made my day!

[@silviastanziola659]

I ended up going there without knowing anything about it... It's really hard not to spend all of your money (and then some) there. ended up buying an onigiri shaper and a bento box :)

[@heyjojo1998]

Love the video and thank you so much. I can't live in Japan! I think I will buy the WHOLE store. Lol.

[@asiangwada77]

La boutique du mal.....pour ma carte bleue 🤪😁👍🏾

[@Dundunmommy]

The next time I visit Japan I will definitely visit LOFT but how will I manage it with two kids? We will spend a whole day and of course spend all my money , hahaha!!!

[@soulsearcher9530]

Rewatching this and noticed this time that the anti bacterial sheets for the bentos says “Ag+”. That’s very interesting! They are infused with elemental Silver?

[@cheronroggen9638]

I will get lost in Loft! Such an amazing shop! Will spend hours in there. Awesome#$#!

[@nicenice6843]

i really love your videos esp this one, i hope u will somehow give price range of the products :)

[@TokiYuYu]

I've listed price ranges in the info box :) the price varies a lot due to the large variety of the products

[@nicenice6843]

@@TokiYuYu wow thats great. Sori i didn't notice. Looking forward for more videos from u. Will b traveling to osaka nx yr.. im excited for ur nx video. There's so much to learn 😊

[@kitkatt6884]

My friend went to loft and when she got back she told me and now I’m I’m booking a flight to Japan 😆

[@saraicruz38]

Please keep doing videos. You’re such a nice lady💕

[@thienlam9476]

Hi. Appreciate the information a lot. Do you have any reference where to buy the dried Une Plum and Japanese seasoning.

[@TokiYuYu]

Any Japanese supermarkets should have those, a good place to get all your shopping done in one place is Don Quijote (which would have those items you mentioned), they have a mega shop in Shibuya

[@thienlam9476]

Thanks @@TokiYuYu

[@jellyjelly8290]

Im going to japan tomorrow!!! I GOTTA BRING EXTRA MONEY-

[@loitan8328]

i wish i could visit this store when we go there

[@kiranasha4087]

What is a Steam Cream?

[@JonnieR]

I WILL DEFINITELY GO BACK TO JAPAN!! IM GONNA HOARD ALL OF THESE HAHA!

[@tamakifan]

Thank you for this!!!!!

[@hehehehmene2206]

If i had the money, I definitely wouldn't just buy 10 things hoho c:

[@LatinChickWithMedley]

It might be in another video of yours but I remember there was a book that you could draw your own comics. does anyone know where I could get it?

[@factoriesandmachines]

Will hire you to review my stuff😊😊😊