While many Chinese still hold negative feelings toward Japan, if Japan could export more places like Uniqlo to China, they might be able to bridge the divide. It's hard not to love Uniqlo as this place is one of the best spots to get great basics and wardrobe staples at really great prices. The store constantly has sales and offers a lot of great deals. Their Designer Invitation Project is awesome, regularly some of the hottest designers will put together a collection for Uniqlo that you can have for 1/10th the price of the designer's own label. The J+ collection, designed by Jil Sander is also a great reason to keep coming back. The quality is high and the fits are great, so its hard not to browse when you pass by, especially since the store has new clothes on a regular basis.

If you’re after good quality, fun basics, Uniqlo is definitely worth a look. For everything from quirky t-shirts to comfortable yet funky day wear and even basic business wear (plus underwear and sleepwear), Uniqlo is a dependable source of affordable, good looking separates. Men’s wear and baby and children’s clothes are also available for a complete Uniqlo family look. Their already reasonable prices are often even cheaper due to their frequent sales (69rmb for a top, 99 rmb for a cardigan). And look out for their affordable cashmere come winter...

I'm mostly ambivalent about Uniqlo's overall aesthetic (froofy colors, slogan-screaming staff and soul-less techno soundtrack), but I am a fan of their men's pants, slacks and jeans.

Decent cuts and affordable prices (I've bought at least four pairs for RMB 149 each).