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Finding English-language Scrabble in Tokyo requires targeting stores that carry imports. Japanese Scrabble (using hiragana/katakana tiles) is widely available.
| Store | Locations | English Scrabble? | Japanese Scrabble? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyu Hands (ハンズ) | Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, Ginza, Kichijoji, Tachikawa | ✅ Often (Mattel import) | ✅ Yes | Best bet. Check "Game/Party" floor. |
| Loft (ロフト) | Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, Ginza, Kichijoji | ✅ Often | ✅ Yes | Similar to Hands. Good stationery/toy section. |
| Don Quijote (ドンキホーテ) | Everywhere (Shibuya, Akihabara, Asakusa, Roppongi) | ⚠️ Hit or miss | ✅ Yes | Discount, chaotic. Check toy aisle. Cheaper if found. |
| Bic Camera / Yodobashi Camera | Major stations (Shinjuku, Akihabara, Yokohama, Umeda) | ✅ Sometimes (toy section) | ✅ Yes | Electronics stores with large toy floors. Point cards (10% back). |
| Yellow Submarine (イエローサブマリン) | Akihabara (Radio Kaikan), Osaka, Nagoya | ✅ High chance | ✅ Yes | Specialty game/hobby shop. Carries imports, sleeves, accessories. |
| Sugorokuya (すごろくや) | Tokyo (Kichijoji, Takadanobaba), Osaka | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | Specialty board game shop. Curated selection. Staff knowledgeable. |
| Tokyo Board Game Cafe (various) | Shibuya, Koenji, Kichijoji | ✅ Often sell retail | ✅ Yes | Play + buy. Jelly Jelly Cafe, Board Game Cafe ONE. |
| Kinokuniya (紀伊國屋書店) | Shinjuku (main), Shibuya, Yokohama | ✅ Sometimes (import section) | ✅ Yes | Bookstore with game corner. |
Price Range: ¥3,000–¥5,500 (new). Used: ¥1,500–¥3,000.