Yes, and there are several: "Did you say "department stores"?" Japan Shopping Tip by Maline

So, what's the deal here? You hear about these department stores all the time, yet what are they, and WHERE are they?

There is actually a great number of department stores in Japan.

They consist of several storeys of shopping goods, typically the ground floor is devoted to perfumes and make-up, the floors above to women's fashion and maybe kid's fashion, then there is a floor of men's clothes followed by floors of stationery,home goods, textiles, and at the top floor maybe a bridal shop and a kimono fitter's.

Famous store chains are:
Takashimaya
Mitsukoshi
Daimaru
Seibu
Matsuzakaya
Isetan
Tobu
and many more

One chain has several stores, often a few even in only Tokyo, often they are located within the station buildings of train stations, (eg Daimaru in the Tokyo station building, Isetan in the Kyoto station building or Takashimaya in the Kashiwa station building).

In Tokyo you can also find a concentration of department stores in the Ginza neighbourhood (Ginza subway st. or Yúrakuchó train station).

Generally department stores a a little on the expensive side (and let's hope the quality matches).
But it may be just the place for you if you are in search of a new mascara or some little outfit for the evening. Even if you want a silver ballpen and a croco filofax to spice up your life with.

Or if you are just interested in browsing, it is a great time-killer!

What to buy: Special items to shop for in department stores would perhaps be make up and clothes. They seem to have the widest range.

What to pay: Expect to spend someaht more than you would in a smaller shop down the street. But you will get your purchase wrapped and taped at least twice!

Directions: Ginza area, or search around the train stations.
Theme: Gifts