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LUMINE Yokohama

Many of you must be familiar with the name LUNIME!

LUNIME provides a one stop shopping experience for you, no matter you are looking for fashions for dates, for friends gathering, or even for work! You can also get accessories to go with you new outfit and beauty products too.

Today, we will take you to the LUMINE in Yokohama which is one of the most beautiful and romantic city in Japan! Just about 30 minutes from Tokyo, you can reach this nice city in Kanagawa Prefecture.

LUMINE Yokohama - Direct access from Yokohama Station

Access to LUMINE Yokohama from Yokohama Station
JR Line:
Direct access from east exit
1 minute walk from central north or central south exit
Tokyo Toyoko Line:
Direct access from west exit
Keihin Express:
Direct access from east and west free passage
Sagami Railway:
1 minute walk from the 2F exit
Yokohama Municipal Subway:
1 minute walk from exit

(B1 floor JR Line, Tokyu Toyoko Line, Minatomirai Line, Keikyu Line)

Recommended Shop - UNITED ARROWS

"UNITED ARROWS" is not only a famous brand in Japan, but also in overseas. Visitors love the style of the fashion and accessories that UA designs!!

Location: B1
Hours: 10:00 - 21:00
UNITED ARROWS @ LUMINE Yokohama (Japanese)
http://www.ekipara.com/html/Indication/shophtml/K1050R07_023.html
UNITED ARROWS Official Website
http://www.united-arrows.co.jp/en/shop/uyh.html

From causal wear to the formal wear
From hat, top, pant, belt, to shoes, you can find everything that you look for right here. Other than brand products, you can also find original UNITED ARROWS products at the shop.
Recommended Item 01
Scottish Cashmere Plaid Scarf by "Johnstons of Elgin". Johnstons cashmere is famous by the cashmere garments that they produced. Just feel how soft the scarf is!

Scarf (Johnstons of Elgin): 62,000 yen + tax
Recommended Item 02
Designer bags from FURLA and J&M DAVIDSON. They are easy to match with any outfit!

Left: Bag (FURLA): 48,000 yen + tax
Right: Bag (J&M DAVIDSON): 120,000 yen + tax

Recommended Shop - Samantha Thavasa

"Samantha Thavasa" is one of the most famous handbags brand in Japan. From causal style to elegant style, all kinds of stylish bags can be found here.

By the way, the shop is located just right beside the information center of LUMINE Yokohama, so if you have any questions or want to get some leaflet, you can come here as well!

Location: B1
Hour: 10:00 - 21:00
Samantha Thavasa Official Homepage
http://www.samantha.co.jp

Recommended Item 01
A cute pink handbag with a big ribbon in front!

Price: 38,000 yen + tax
Recommended Item 02
Just as the name of this line "SOFTY", the leather used for this bag is really soft. It looks pretty nice right?

Price:
Small size: 28,000 yen + tax
Large size: 32,000 yen + tax
Recommended Item 03
This is the most popular line at the moment! There are many colors and sizes for you to choose! No matter you are looking for a cute style or a more mature style, this line is the right collection for you!

Prices
Small size: 28,000 yen + tax
Large size: 32,000 yen + tax
(Special promotion for those who buy this line: You can get the golden alphabet charm at 3,000 yen + tax at the moment!)

Recommended Shop - snidel

Not only in Japan, but also in Asia, snidel is a very popular Japanese fashion brand among the younger groups. You can find styles that are stylish, cute, girlish all in this shop!

Location: 3F
Hour: 10:00 - 21:00
snidel @ LUMINE Yokohama (Japanese)
http://www.ekipara.com/html/Indication/shophtml/K1050R07_303.html
snidel Official Homepage
http://snidel.com/eng/

Recommended style
Mix and match with simple designed black top and pant, pearl necklace and a pair of red shoes. Finish the whole look by adding a simple beige handbag. Just as easy as that, a stylish Japanese look is completed!

Top: 11,400 yen + tax
Pant: 13,200 yen + tax
Necklace: 4,600 yen + tax
Handbag: 12,200 yen + tax
Shoes: 12,200 yen + tax
Recommended item 01
A simple beige color 2-way handbag. Very easy to match with your outfits!!

Price: 12,200 yen + tax
Recommended item 02
This summer, a longer top is one of the hottest item. You can also add a short pant to match with it. How do you like it?

Price: 14,200 yen + tax

Recommended Shop - ISETAN MiRROR Make&Cosmetics

"ISETAN MiRROR Make&Cosmetics" is created by ISETAN. At this shop, you can find a variety of oversea and local cosmetics and make up brands! Their concept is "Try and shop as you like!", so just feel free to talk to the staff to ask for their advice when you shop!

Location: 1F
Hours: 10:00 - 21:00
ISETAN MiRROR Make&Cosmetics @ LUMINE Yokohama
http://www.ekipara.com/html/Indication/shophtml/K1050R07_366.html
ISETAN MiRROR Make&Cosmetics Official Homepage
http://isetanmirror.com/

Recommended item 01
"SHISEIDO IBUKI" is one of the skincare line of SHISEIDO. With their unique production, moisture of your skin will be recovered!

Left: Quick Fix Mist: 2,500 yen + tax
Right: Softening Concentrate Lotion: 2,500 yen + tax

SHISEIDO IBUKI Official Homepage: https://www.shiseido.co.jp/gb/ibuki/
Recommended item 02
Speaking of RMK, you must think of their face powder. However, their make up base is a really good product too. Its concealing power is amazing, and it is also waterproof. Many colors are available too.

The moist cleansing balm is another hot RMK item too. It also contains beauty oil that will not hurt your skin when you wash your face.

Left: RMK make up base (total 9 colors): 4,300 yen + tax
Right: RMK Moist Cleansing Balm: 3,200 yen + tax

RMK Official Homepage: http://www.rmkrmk.com
Recommended item 03
This is the first time we come across with this brand. Actually KOBAKO is focus in making small tools for make up, like all kinds of brushes, nail polishing tools etc.

Left: Nail clipper: 1,300 yen + tax
Right: Foundation brush: 3,500 yen + tax

KOBAKO Official Homepage: http://www.kobako.com

Recommended Shop - The COSMETIC TERRACE TASHIRO

Here, you can find famous Japanese brands like SHISEIDO, Kanebo, KOSE, ALBION!

Location: 3F
Hours: 10:00 - 21:00
The COSMETIC TERRACE TASHIRO @ LUMINE Yokohama (Japanese)
http://www.ekipara.com/html/Indication/shophtml/K1050R07_020.html
The COSMETIC TERRACE TASHIRO Official Homepage
http://www.tashiro-co.com/

Recommended Items

01. Cle de Peau Beaute
One of the finest line of SHISEIDO
Official Homepage: http://www.cledepeau-beaute.com/jp/

02. TWANY
Kanebo produced this famous line of skincare and makeup base products
Official Homepage: http://www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/twany/lineup/

03. ALBION
ALBION is definitely one of the hottest brand lately. You can see long line up at their counter in many stores.
Official Homepage: http://www.albion.co.jp/

LUMINE Yokohama

How do you like the five shops that we introduced to you today? Actually there are many other great shops here at LUMINE Yokohama for you to explore and shop!

Oh by the way, do you know what does LUMINE mean? Actually it came from the French word "luminaire" which means light and the English word "illumination"!

If you have a chance to go to Yokohama, please don't forget to stop by LUNIME Yokohama and do some shopping here!!

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Name	LUMINE YOKOHAMA
Address	2-16-1 Takashima, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa
Station	Yokohama Station
Website	http://www.lumine.ne.jp/yokohama/