Asagaya Pearl Center
Suginami-ku
Ignore the name (this isn’t a pearl store), the Pearl Center is a classic shotengai (covered shopping arcade) running for just over half a kilometer (⅓ mile) on the south side of Asagaya Station. Like many shotengai, it houses a mishmash of stores, from cafés and small eateries to everyday goods stores and clothing shops. You will also find places selling kimonos, crafts, and traditional sweets. It’s a great place to soak up some local flavor and possibly pick up a souvenir. Most stores open around 11 am.
