Rilakkuma Store In Tokyo Station

Entire store devoted to bear who just wants to relax

Victoria Vlisides Jan 12, 2016 - 1 min read

<p>The store has tons of different Rilakkuma-themed stuffed animals.</p>

<p>You're greeted by a big Rilakkuma when you enter the store.</p>

<p>The Rilkkuma store has many locations around Tokyo.</p>

<p>Miniatures for all your Rilakkuma needs.</p>

Didn't get a chance to check out the Rilakkuma Cafe? Me neither.

That's why I was elated when I wound up in the Rilakkuma Store in Tokyo Station. An entire store dedicated to one of Japan's most popular characters -- as well as his cute friends. Rilakkuma is simply a bear ("kuma" in Japanese means "bear") who enjoys relaxing, something we can all appreciate, can't we?

The store is located in Tokyo Station's Character Street in the shopping arcade known as First Avenue. It's open from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Victoria Vlisides @victoria.vlisides

Trained journalist who's not yet jaded. Can't get enough of meeting new people, the view, cheap travel, cherry-blossom-flavored food, dinner&drinks. Painfully addicted to Japan's gochya-gochya machines. If you're the type of person to try something new vs. something you know you like, we'll get a...