Japanese department store food Archives

Elegant Tokyo department-store basement food hall filled with Japanese sweets, bento, seasonal fruit and luxury food displays

Why Tokyo Department-Store Basements Remain One of Japan’s Greatest Food Experiences

Culture, Places

Beneath Tokyo's grand department stores lies a world of immaculate bento, seasonal wagashi, extraordinary fruit, regional delicacies and beautifully wrapped gifts. Discover why the depachika remains one of Japan's most fascinating expressions of food, craftsmanship, hospitality and understated luxury.