30 Shops To Customize Products in Tokyo

Personalized products make the best souvenirs, and there’s no better place to make them than Tokyo!

Several stores offer services that allow you to customize their products in Tokyo! By choosing the color, design and material, you can be part of the whole creative process. These products not only make unique gifts but also excellent souvenirs.

• Brands That Let You Engrave Their Products
• Brands That Let You Customize Their Products
• Brands That Offer Unique Customization Options

Brands That Let You Engrave Their Products

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Have your name, birth date or personal mantra engraved at any of the stores below.

1. Kama-Asa for Hand-Graved Kitchen Knives
2. Shu Uemura for Personalized Beauty Products
3. Hacoa Direct Store for Detailed Wooden Items
4. Color Chart at Itoya for Stylish Leather Items
5. Hands for Fancy Pens
6. Mokumeganeya for Elegant Rings
7. Ginza Natsuno for Contemporary Chopsticks
8. Kakimori for Iconic Notebooks
9. Stock Plus for Tradional Senjafuda Charms
10. Uzumako Ceramic Art School for Japanese Pottery Classes

Brands That Let You Customize Their Products

Get involved in the creative process.

1. Tabio for Cute Socks

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Choose from several embroidery patterns, such as numbers, letters, animals and flowers. It usually takes two weeks for your order to reach your home.

building name, floor number, address number, area, city, and prefecture. 

Address: Ginza Six 4F, 6−10−1 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo

2. Uniqlo for The Trendy Dumpling Bag

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The mini shoulder bag is available at every Uniqlo store in Tokyo. However, if you want the one with cute embroidery, visit their Ginza stores! Due to increased demand, it used to be possible to get it done the same day, but now it takes about two weeks.

Note: In addition to the embroidery feature, the Uniqlo stores at Ginza also offer a tote and T-shirt printing service. You can choose a design from their catalog or send your own in a PDF file.

Address: Ginza Komatsu East Building 1−12F, 6-9-5 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo

3. Levis for Snazzy Jeans and Jackets

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A Levis pair of jeans or jacket is a must-have fashion piece. After all, they are classic, top quality and last for years! Their Harajuku store in Tokyo offers in-house customization services with an expert tailor. You can express your creativity by embellishing your Levi’s item with patches, buttons, studs or ribbons.

Address: Jingumae Green Terrace, 6-16-12 Jingumae, Shibuya City, Tokyo

4. White Atelier by Converse For Character All-Star Sneakers

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White Converse sneakers are a must-have fashion. Visit the White Atelier by Converse store in Shibuya to add your personal touch to them. The first step involves choosing a base model. After that, you’ll need to design, and you can choose from stickers, fonts, and colors to customize your product. They occasionally partner with niche artists, so check their website often for the latest details.

Address: HOLONⅢ 1F, 6-16-5 Jingumae, Shibuya City, Tokyo

5. U-Dot For Custom-made Shoes

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At U-Dot, you can create a shoe from scratch. The kind of shoe that matches both your style and personality. You first have to choose the design for your shoe, then pick a color and material. Add extra flair to your shoes by customizing them with zippers and buckles.

Address: 6-13-5 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo

6.  Muji For Pretty Embroidered Towels, Tees & Totes 

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For things simple, minimal and detailed, shop at Muji. Their Ginza store is massive and offers additional services like a juice bar, bakery, tea blending and a design studio. If you opt for their design service, you will have access to 200+ patterns and texts that you can use to personalize Muji T-shirts, bags and towels.

Address: 3-3-5 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo

7. Printone For Personalized Tees, Totes, Water Bottles, Mugs

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At Printone in Shibuya, you can design your tee and have it printed on the same day! In addition to tees and hoodies, they also offer customization services for mugs, water bottles, tote bags, mini handkerchiefs and key chains. It is a great place to shop for last-minute gifts when you are pressed for time.

Address: Coast Shibuya Bldg, 24-2 Udagawacho, Shibuya City, Tokyo

8. Loft For Printed Bottles, Stickers, Keychains & Totes

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Don’t miss out on shopping for souvenirs at the Loft in Ginza. From stationery to beauty products to kitchenware, everything is under one roof. Unlike other Loft stores in Tokyo, the Ginza one has a customization booth on the fifth floor. You can purchase products like keychains, tote bags, stickers and water bottles and get them designed or printed right there.

Address: Ginza Belvia Building 1F-5F, 2-4-6 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo

9. Betty Smith Jeans For Chic Jeans

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You do not need to travel to Okayama or Kurashiki to get a pair of Betty Smith Jeans. You can buy and customize jeans at the Betty Smith Smith Factory in Ebisu. Reservations are required, so make sure you make one before visiting.

Address: NN States Building 5F, 2-4-7 Ebisu Nishi, Shibuya City, Tokyo

10. Tokyo Kimono Shoes For Upcycled Sneakers

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This Asakusa shoe shop fuses recycled kimono fabric with quality leather to create new sneakers. At Tokyo Kimono Shoes, customers can choose the materials, design and colors to create a unique pair of shoes.

Address: 2-11-9 Hanakawado, Taito City, Tokyo

Brands That Offer Unique Customization Options

These Japanese brands in Tokyo take personalization to a whole new level! 

1. Pillow Stand For The Perfect Pillow

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Good quality pillows are essential for a peaceful night’s sleep. At the Pillow Stand in Tokyo, you can make a custom pillow by choosing the color, filling and material. You can also talk to a dedicated salesperson about which pillow is right for you. Since it’s custom-made, it is a little more expensive than regular pillows. Expect the price to fall from ¥13,200 to ¥44,000.

Address: LUMINE1 7F, 2-5-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo

2. Kuma Koubou For Fluffy Teddy Bears

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If you’re looking for a low-maintenance furry companion, get a teddy bear from Kuma Koubou. Their online store ships not only to Tokyo but also to all of Japan. On the website, you can choose the fur color, eye shape and size of the teddy bear. Custom-made, each one makes a lovely gift for yourself or a friend.

Address: Web Store

3. My Sake Japan For a Designer Sake Bottle

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Have you ever wanted your own design on a sake bottle filled with your favorite flavor notes? My Sake Japan can grant you that wish! They design the labels and packaging. The sake is from Niigata prefecture, and after selecting a label design, you can choose your flavors.

Address: Web Store

4. Japanese Name Stamp Hanko For A Personalized Seal

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Like a handwritten signature, a hanko is a personal seal in Japan. Although you can make hanko at any hanko shop in Japan, whether you have a Japanese name or not, this website, in particular, is foreigner-friendly and will ship the product directly to your home. If you do not reside in Japan, this website also has an international shipping option.

Address: Web Store

5. Senchado For Creating Unique Tea Blends

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This little tea shop in Ginza is famous for its tea blends. With the guidance of an in-house staff member, you can create your own tea blend. The store also sells experience kits. In a fancy-looking tin, you will find tea blends, a recipe and a name label. Tea lovers will adore this gift!

Address: 5-10-10 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo

6. Imai Naya For Artsy Daruma Dolls

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Daruma are traditional Japanese dolls whose colors denote different meanings. At the Imai Daruma online store, you can customize your own Daruma doll. Additionally, you can hire an in-house artist to customize a Daruma based on your creative input.

Address: Web Store

7. Kaori Bar Finca For Finding Your Signature Scent

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Searching for your signature scent? You might find it at Kaori Bar Finca in Shinjuku. With over 60 scents at the store, the staff will help find the perfect scent. Customers can create custom blends by layering scents and choosing their favorites.

Address: 6-10-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo

8. Ibasen For Modish Folding Hand Fans

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A folding hand fan is one of the most common souvenirs tourists buy in Japan. However, if you’re looking for a personalized one, check out Ibasen. You can customize the fan color, choose a design, and even add a personalized name in calligraphy. If you order yours online, it will reach your doorstep in two weeks.

Address: Ibasen Building 1F, 4-1 Nihonbashi Kobunacho, Chuo City, Tokyo

9. TokiiRo For Flashy Watches

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TokiiRo may look like a regular stationery shop on the outside, but if you step in, you will find a watch customization section. With various colorful straps, you can create a watch you’ll be proud to wear.

Address: Nagatsuka Building 1F, 4-4-7 Jingumae, Shibuya City, Tokyo

10. Ancora For Slender Fountain Pens

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You can create your own fountain pen at the Ancora store in Ginza. Don’t worry! The staff will guide you through the selection of its color, body, lid, and nib. The fountain pen, coupled with colored ink, makes a lovely souvenir from Tokyo.

Address: 6-4-8 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo

In most cases, you can customize your products at the store and take them home the same day. However, some stores may require additional time to customize your products due to high demand. One way to get your product surely and quickly is to order them in advance online and collect them when you visit Tokyo.

Do you want to customize a product in Tokyo? Let us know what you would want to customize!

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