Animal Goods ONLY PLANET

Marked by its yellow exterior, this animal-themed gift shop stands in Nakazakicho, a neighborhood loved for its retro Showa-era streetscape. Inside, the store is filled wall to wall with animal-motif goods that visitors say make you want to take them home.

The owner has carefully gathered a wide variety of items with a focus on handmade craftsmanship and natural materials, including accessories, ornaments, key chains, coin purses, wooden spoons, and chopsticks. Especially popular are the hand-carved wooden objects called “Polepole Animals.” With more than 50 kinds of animals, including cats, dogs, owls, rabbits, and penguins, each piece is carved by an artisan and has its own unique expression. Other recommended items include animal rings, necklaces, and other accessories, as well as wooden animal spoons. Everything is so cute, you may find yourself buying more than you planned.