visitor to the Japan Pavilion is the Mitsukoshi Department Store . This is one of the largest shopping areas in World Showcase and features everything from Hello Kitty pencil cases to authentic Japanese robes and incense . In 2017 , the store received a refurbishment and a new stock of never-before-seen merchandise . Fans of Japan have always been able to find what they love at Mitsukoshi … since the 1600s .
In 1982 , a portion of the store was dedicated to peaceful tea ceremony demonstrations , but we bet you ’ re more familiar with the boisterous chant —“ Ichi , ni , san !” (“ One , two , three !”)— as you clap along to the drumbeat , of course .
Here are a few phrases that will come in handy while exploring the Japan Pavilion :
Sumimasen - Pardon me Konnichiwa - Good afternoon
Watashi wa ( name ) desu - My name is ( name ) Nihon kara desu ka ? - Are you from Japan ?
Sugoi ! - Awesome ! Mikkimausu ga daisuki ! - I love Mickey Mouse !
Ja , mata ne - See you later Arigato - Thank you
LEFT : A glimpse of the Pick-A-Pearl station in the 1980s . PHOTO COURTESY OF MITSUKOSHI USA INC . RIGHT : Pick-A-Pearl is just as popular today with guests visiting Mitsukoshi . PHOTO BY LAURIE SAPP