Where’s the best place to buy new camera equipment in Tokyo?
In Tokyo, Shinjuku is well-known for having the highest concentration of camera shops in Japan. It makes it easy to shop and compare prices. With regard to product selection, Shinjuku is No. 1 in Japan, as is Akihabara for electrical appliances. However, ever since Yodobashi opened a megastore in Akihabara, you might as go there to shop. With regard to price, it is almost impossible to say where you can find the cheapest prices. Competition is extremely fierce in Japan and you may find little difference in prices between a large retailer and a neighborhood camera shop. Prices are pretty uniform. You can go to a few stores and compare prices. If you can read Japanese online, you should check prices at kakaku.com which serves up the current cheapest prices for almost everything. Most of the cheapest vendors are online stores with no physical shop. If you order from them, it is highly recommended that you pay cash on delivery unless you know them to be trustworthy. If you want a film-base
