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'''Tokyu Hands Inc.''', known as {{nihongo|'''Tokyu Hands'''|東急ハンズ|Tōkyū Hanzu}}, is a Japanese [[department store]]. Tokyu Hands is part of the [[Tokyu Group]], its first store opened in [[Shibuya, Tokyo]] in 1976.<ref>History from [http://www.tokyu-land.co.jp/english/company/history/index.html Tokyu-land.com] </ref> Tokyu Hands got its start as a DIY (Do-It-Yourself) store, hence the logo with 2 hands, and the emphasis on crafts and materials for projects. |
'''Tokyu Hands Inc.''', known as {{nihongo|'''Tokyu Hands'''|東急ハンズ|Tōkyū Hanzu}}, is a Japanese [[department store]]. Tokyu Hands is part of the [[Tokyu Group]], its first store opened in [[Shibuya, Tokyo]] in 1976.<ref>History from [http://www.tokyu-land.co.jp/english/company/history/index.html Tokyu-land.com] </ref> Tokyu Hands got its start as a DIY (Do-It-Yourself) store, hence the logo with 2 hands, and the emphasis on crafts and materials for projects. |
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In 2000, an overseas branch of Tokyu Hands, named '''Hands Tailung''' (台隆手創館) opened in [[Taipei]], Taiwan, in the [[Ximending]] area. As of |
In 2000, an overseas branch of Tokyu Hands, named '''Hands Tailung''' (台隆手創館) opened in [[Taipei]], Taiwan, in the [[Ximending]] area. As of 2013, Hands Tailung operates 12 stores in Taiwan. |
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Tokyu Hands focuses on hobby, home improvement and lifestyle products. At the Shibuya flagship store, products include toys, games, novelty items, gift cards, gift wrap, costumes, bicycles, travel products (such as luggage and camping gear), hobby materials, household hardware, tools, do-it-yourself kits, pet supplies, office supplies and stationery; calligraphy, painting, drawing supplies, furniture, lighting, home appliances, and storage solutions. |
Tokyu Hands focuses on hobby, home improvement and lifestyle products. At the Shibuya flagship store, products include toys, games, novelty items, gift cards, gift wrap, costumes, bicycles, travel products (such as luggage and camping gear), hobby materials, household hardware, tools, do-it-yourself kits, pet supplies, office supplies and stationery; calligraphy, painting, drawing supplies, furniture, lighting, home appliances, and storage solutions. |
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Revision as of 17:41, 31 January 2013
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Tokyu Hands Inc., known as Tokyu Hands (東急ハンズ, Tōkyū Hanzu), is a Japanese department store. Tokyu Hands is part of the Tokyu Group, its first store opened in Shibuya, Tokyo in 1976.[1] Tokyu Hands got its start as a DIY (Do-It-Yourself) store, hence the logo with 2 hands, and the emphasis on crafts and materials for projects.
In 2000, an overseas branch of Tokyu Hands, named Hands Tailung (台隆手創館) opened in Taipei, Taiwan, in the Ximending area. As of 2013, Hands Tailung operates 12 stores in Taiwan.
Tokyu Hands focuses on hobby, home improvement and lifestyle products. At the Shibuya flagship store, products include toys, games, novelty items, gift cards, gift wrap, costumes, bicycles, travel products (such as luggage and camping gear), hobby materials, household hardware, tools, do-it-yourself kits, pet supplies, office supplies and stationery; calligraphy, painting, drawing supplies, furniture, lighting, home appliances, and storage solutions.
Also of note is the Ikebukuro location, which contains a cat cafe called Nekobukuro, or "Cat's House". Some 20 cats roam free in this area, though admission is not free.
Most branches offer free workshops (in Japanese) and have demonstrations running on various floors during busy periods (weekends and holidays). There is a delivery service available for purchases that cannot be taken home on the day.
Locations
- Tokyo
- Kanagawa Prefecture
- Saitama Prefecture
- Chiba Prefecture
- Chūbu
- Naka-ku, Nagoya - Central Park Annex (Operated by Sanko Creative Life)
- Nakamura-ku, Nagoya - JR Central Towers (Operated by Sanko Creative Life)
- Kansai
- Chūgoku
- Hokkaido
- Fukuoka
Overseas locations
- Taipei, Taiwan (Operated under Hands Tailung)
- Breeze Center (6F)
- Shin Kong Mitsukoshi A4 Branch (5F)
- Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Nanjing W. Rd. Branch (9F)
- Pacific Sogo Zhongxiao Branch (10F) (Hands Selection)
- Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Taichung Branch (8F)
See also
References
- ^ History from Tokyu-land.com