In Japan, you can find almost anything you need for DIY repairs in one place — the home center. Home centers are ideal for sourcing materials for making or repairing household items, as well as buying both interior and exterior design goods. With a range of professional-grade materials and equipment, home centers are the perfect place for homeowners. If you happen to live in the Tokyo area, be sure to check out our list below of some of the best home centers in your neck of the woods.

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Home Centers in Japan

Typically, home centers in Japan have everything you need to keep your house functioning as it should and looking its best. When you need to do repairs or light remodeling, there are basic materials, fixtures, and equipment to be found, including electrical and plumbing items. You can also buy an array of workwear if personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for your project.

Home centers in urban areas may also include a variety of furniture, electric appliances, and homeware for interior furnishings and design, as well as various necessities and equipment for gardens, balconies, and other outdoor areas. If you have a pet in Japan, you may be able to find the essentials you need including beds, food, and toys.

Home centers usually have a large section of cleaning goods, with a product for every possible cleaning need. In addition, some are connected to a Daiso or similar 100-yen store, meaning you can add on any small items you may need before returning home.

Recommended Home Centers in Tokyo

The stores listed below are some of the most popular and highly recommended home centers in the Tokyo area. Many of these home centers chains have other stores not only in Tokyo, but also throughout Japan.

Super Viva Home Toyosu Store

Super Viva Home in Toyosu has a wide variety of products and is especially good for DIY projects. This includes items for the more artsy DIY endeavors, along with basic home improvement. They also have many home organization and interior design items, including indoor plants and storage options.

Address: 3-4-8 Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo
Information: Super Viva Home Toyosu Store (Japanese)

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DCM Oi Keibajomae Store

DCM Oi Keibajomae is a great store for everyone interested in DIY. They offer a wide range of products from work tools to BBQ essentials. They also provide lumber processing and cutting services for a fee. It is a nationwide chain and has stores across the country.

Address: Wira Oi 1F, 1-6-16 Katsushima, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Information: DCM Oi Keibajomae Store (Japanese)

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Cainz Minami-Sunamachi SUNAMO Store

Located in the Minami-Sunamachi Shopping Center SUNAMO, the store is part of one of the most popular home center chains in Tokyo. With stores all across the country, they are a go-to for many homeowners. Cainz has all the necessities for DIY, home repairs, and home furnishings. They also have a great range of plants and pet supplies.

Address: 3-4-31 Shinsuna, Koto-ku, Tokyo
Information: Cainz Minami-Sunamachi SUNAMO Store (Japanese)

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Kohnan Koto Fukagawa Store

Kohnan is another of the big home center chains, with over 500 stores across the country. However, they are largely focused in the Kansai region, and therefore are the top choice for most residents in Kansai. However, there is no shortage of Kohnan stores in Tokyo, offering affordable prices on a huge range of products.

Address: 1-6-2 Fukagawa, Koto-ku, Tokyo
Information: Kohnan Koto Fukagawa Store (Japanese)

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Joyful Honda Mizuho Store

Joyful Honda Mizuho uses the slogan of “living space innovator” to exemplify their focus on a combination of both interior home goods and construction, and repair materials and products. They have items to cover every aspect of living, from pet supplies to camping items to art and craft products.

Address: 442 Tonogaya, Mizuho-machi, Nishitama-gun, Tokyo
Information: Joyful Honda Mizuho Store (Japanese)

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Shimachu Home’s Nakano Main Store

The store is a great option for home construction and repair needs. They have a large variety of construction tools, equipment, and materials along with the expertise to advise DIY customers. They have many furniture options and offer lumber cutting and tool rental services.

Address: 5-24-13 Minamidai, Nakano-ku, Tokyo
Information: Shimachu Home’s Nakano Main Store (Japanese)

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Royal Home Center Minami-Senju

Royal Home Center is the home center chain owned by the Daiwa House Group, a leading housing company in Japan. They are a nationwide chain that offers a great range of products centered around home remodeling, repairs, and DIY. They are also a great choice for construction projects.

Address: 4-1-4 Minami-Senju, Arakawa-ku, Tokyo
Information: Royal Home Center Minami-Senju (Japanese)

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Unidy Home Center Komae Store

Unidy is a group of home centers mostly located in the outer suburbs of Tokyo. It is operated by Iris Plaza, which is a group company of Iris Ohyama, a house goods manufacturer. Therefore it has a large variety of high-quality interior items. Unidy is a good option for finding the home products you need at affordable prices.

Address: 4-6-3 Izumihoncho, Komae-shi, Tokyo
Information: Unidy Home Center Komae Store (Japanese)

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Roll Up Your Sleeves and Save Money on Home Projects

Home centers in Japan are a great way to stock up on everything needed for home repairs, remodeling, and DIY. You can find everything from project materials and equipment to interior design and furnishings. With additional aspects like cleaning supplies, gardening items, and even office equipment, Japan’s home centers are the perfect spot to find everything you need in one place.