10 of the best vintage stores in Tokyo that you should visit
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- Опубліковано 6 чер 2024
- Tokyo, Japan - Hi there!
A video a very long time in the making - 10 of the best vintage stores in Tokyo that you should visit!
This list is very subjective based on my personal taste and style and experiences shopping at these stores. I have purposely left out designer shops such as Rinkan, Kindall and Ragtag etc. as they are not necessarily my forte / genre of choice!
Due to laptop constraints I couldn't fit some shops in, including: Pigsty (Shimokitazawa), Micmo (Shimokitazawa), Trefac Style
Also! I recently bought a new camera and unfortunately the frame rate for some of the clips did not match the rate for my old camera - hence why the video has several instances of audio / sentences cutting off too early!!
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:32 Berberjin
1:13 JAM
2:04 New York Joe Exchange
2:45 Don Don Down
3:20 Flamingo
4:07 Big Time
4:38 Chicago
5:13 Re'all
5:40 Slat
6:12 Whistler
7:43 honourable mentions
Also, apologies, the audio / some sentences cut out in parts of the vid…recently got a new camera, which is being a pain in the ass and isn’t super compatible with my editing software atm!!
do you have any suggestions where I could find vintage WW2 military era, coats, raincoats, motorbike coats, ponchos.. etc. ?
AMAZING VIDEO !!!!!! Super informative and to the point. You showcase everything really well, while also setting a really nice vibe with the editing and camera work. Ill definitely be checking out these spots when I'm there! Great video!!
thanks heaps for tuning!! Really appreciate it! And yeah definitely check them out for sure!
Yooo i'm definitely saving this list whenever I visit Japan. Appreciate all the work you do man!
thanks for tuning in bro!! Hopefully it’s helpful for that next trip! 🤝
This footage is something.
I can feel your sense and choice of clothes and shoes.
thanks for watching! Glad you think so
Perfect timing. I literally been googling where to shop in Tokyo when I visit in a few weeks. Kinda mind blowing this pops up.
hope this is helpful bro and let me know if you need any other shopping help. Hope you have a great visit 🤝
What a great video. Thanks for sharing all these locations. Hope to be out there soon.
thanks for tuning in bro, yeah hope you get there soon!
Definitely creating a list whenever i go back to Japan bro! Such a great video!!
thanks for watching as usual bro!
Absolutely no other list needed again; if there’s a man to make the definitive list, it’s this one. Sick vid bro
thanks heaps bro appreciate you tuning in
great video! I just visited Japan and been to a couple of those and reviewed a few more. chill talk & insights, subbed
hope you had a good time bro, thanks heaps for watching and the sub!
this video bro. absolutely loved it
appreciate you tuning in bro, glad you liked it!
Whistler is crazy. definitely need to check it out if you are interested in vintage items. I got a 80s Lee Stormrider from there. Love it.
totally bro. Great pickup!
Visiting Tokyo for a week and wanted to go check out some thrift stores. Perfect video my friend !
that’s awesome bro, hope you have the best time! Appreciate you tuning in!
Thanks for this. Just saved a few on my google maps list. Going next month.
appreciate you tuning in bro. Nice mate, hope it’s a good trip!
great video. love it, keep up the great workkkk
thanks for tuning in! Appreciate it
New subscriber! Just found your channel and love your content. Hope to see more thrift shop recommendations wherever you go! 😄
thanks for subbing, appreciate it! Definitely more planned for the future!!
Thanks for the list. I am going to Japan in a couple months and was looking for nice thrift shops!
thanks for watching bro! Hope it was helpful and hope you have a great trip 🤝
awesome video mate, saving this for next time I go to Japan. Subbed !
thanks for tuning in mate!! Hope it’s helpful for that future trip!
Going in Oct’23 so this is helpful! Cheers mate
excited for your trip bro, have a good time
Bro what glasses are you wearing? Awesome video too mate! Those OG Derby’s and Docs at Whistler were straight 🔥
Just some Raybans bro! Forgot the model but the hexagon shaped ones! Whistler is a must see bro so many good shoes!!
good stuff my g. i was in tokyo in 2017 and going again in a few weeks. def gonna pop by koenji this time.
thank you for tuning in g. Niceee bro, hope you have a mean time
Good stuff... Loving the music!!
thanks fella!
Great list man!
thanks for watching bro!
nice. gonna check out some of these shops when i go to tokyo
thanks for tuning in!
Nice video bro and all good shops….have you been around Shimokita lately? A recent explosion of vintage shops. I think you could do a whole video around Shimokitazawa vintage clothing shops. Cheers and keep up the nice work!
thanks heaps for watching bro! Totally agree man, it was already so crazy even before, but now more shops keep opening up which is always good to see. Would love to put something like that together in the future! Thanks again
Porter James guy!
Sweet video tho, Ill definitely have to check out whistler next time ✌🏼
Hahaha great brand hey!
Thanks for watching fella! Give it a look for sure 🤝
Such a banger video, commenting for algorithm
thank you brother, appreciate that man 🤝
Jam, Chicago etc are chains and tend to be priced slightly higher imo, I tend to avoid the chain ones and go to the unique solo shops. But then again they're all great, vintage shopping in Tokyo is a treat in general! Love this video, more recommendations like this please.
for sure bro, the independent shops are always a good play and the chains are always useful if you want a bit more variety sometimes! Thanks heaps for watching 🤝
Any u recommend for better prices? Just been to flamingo and see tees in there for about £50 which I bought before for £7 haha
@@f4llenstarr micmo in shimokita if you haven't been! There's a few micmo stores throughout there.
The shoes shop at the end is insane 😳
yeah bro, one of the craziest places to shop at!
Thanks for reminding me of whistler.
they’re the best!
So good info for me, thanks
thanks for tuning in!
Hey Miguel, that brown jacket you wear is so sick! Is it a Carhartt Artic? hope you're good man, always enjoy your uploads!
appreciate that my g! I’m not sure of the exact model as the tag is gone but it comes in a very artic/detroit fit!
sick fits. sicks spots. sick vibes.
thanks heaps bro 🤝🤝
Int it great that vintage has become so popular!
for sure!
bro so well put vid, gj ! sweet voice btw😏😏😏
thanks heaps bro! Haha glad you think so 🤝
mean video!! fits are on point also! shout out to a fellow Kiwi
appreciate you watching! leshhgooo 🇳🇿
Omg this video makes me feel homesick broooo I hope we can go shopping together in Japan someday 😂 see you in anytime fitness
Hahaha I’m keen bro, someday! See you there bro!! 🫡
Enjoying your vids! What would you say is the most versatile colour out of the two?
thanks for tuning in dude! Out of which two colours bro?
Fire video man! Got a list of true vintage shops to visit in shimakitazawa? And do most of these stores buy as well? Currently in tokyo and brought a few things to sell
thanks for watching! Planning to do a dedicated Shimokitazawa video at some point. Not all of them buy, they’ll usually have signs in the store that states whether they buy/sell/trade
Nice vid mate. Which one would you recommend the most if I’m mostly seeking earth tone or black outerwear with minimal/casual style? No crazy details or anything like that.
thanks for tuning in bro! Hmmm I would say Flamingo or Big Time would be your best bet!
I thought I was a straight man but golly gosh that's one handsome and stylish gentleman right there.
Thanks for the hook ups, will definitely check these spots out in Tokyo when I'm there in August.
Hahaha too kind brother.
Appreciate you tuning in bro, hope you have a good trip in August 🤝
@@miguel_valero No doubt!
inspired by yr vids, keep up!
thanks for tuning in! More vlogs coming soon!!
hey mate where did you get your green cargos? And great video also!
Hey bro, they are a thrifted pair by a brand called Winfield Mfg Co! Copped them in Tokyo! Thanks for tuning in mate!
Keep it up! Good video!
thanks for tuning in fella! Appreciate it
Dope video brotha wish you showed a few prices to get an idea of price points per shop. Nonetheless super fire
thanks for tuning in bro and appreciate the suggestion - will keep that in mind for future vids!
bro would you happen to know where i could get carhartt detroits at a decent price?
btw the only vid ive come across so far with legit recos, keep it up!!!
Hmmm good question bro, I would probably go with Ebay! So many of the detroits that some vintage shops are defs overpriced these days!!
Thank you for tuning in bro! 🤝
Great video!
I'm going to Tokyo next early Sept. Could you please tell me where I can get such as USAF leather jacket? I'm looking for Avirex or The Real McCoy's
Thanks for tuning in!
Hope you have a great trip! I’m not 100% sure of any exact places, but I know Ameya Yokocho in Ueno has a lot of military based stores. Thrift chains like Chicago generally have dedicated areas for vintage military so hopefully you can find something there too
Hi there used to be youtube clips about the actual 1950s vintage Americana scene in Japan (no not vintage shops but the actual 1950's scene). It was older footage (before y2K generation). I remember seeing very cool dudes decked out in 1950s Americana..and they had there own scene at various swing clubs and bebop bars etc. No i am not talking about the leather clad Elvis characters that dance at Yoji park either- it was something different and much cooler....now i cant find it anywhere on youtube. Do you happen to know where i can track down these uploads? Whenever i search for rockabilly, its always those guys that dance at the park, that comes up.
hey there great question and unfortunately I’m not too sure where to find these clips! Let me know if you have any luck
Great vid, do you reccomend any specific shops in shimokitazawa for good finds?
Hmmm Shimokitazawa has so many, but I would say try out Pigsty, Micmo, Dylan, Syuna, DamageDone, Flamingo, Shimokita Garage, Grizzly and Big Time (to name a few!)
From where you bought your glasses i love them 🔥
Just from RayBan bro!
Great info
Thanks for watching fella
@@miguel_valero Actually I had a reply to share more information about BerBerJin but it disappeared (or was deleted?). I was trying to clarify that BerBerJin in your video is BerBerJin Laboratory but The famous BerBerJin, although they are all both constructed by same Director Fujiwara
@@joshliu9179 oh good to know bro thanks for sharing! The other Berberjin is close by right?
@@miguel_valero Yes, according yo Google map, it's about 67 meters.
Amazing video and style! If you had to suggest just 3 of those spots what will be your choice? I will be in Tokyo for 5 days so my time is limited 😢
thank you for watching! Great question, I would say if you’re limited with time, try spend half a day to a day in Koenji, it’s a suburb on the west side of Tokyo around 10-15 mins from Shinjuku station. A lot of the shops on the list (Whistler, Slat, Don Don Down, Big Time and Re’all) are located/have branches in Koenji! If you have more time and want to thrift more, definitely check out Shimokitazawa, another cool suburb!
@@miguel_valerothank you so much, I’ll let you know if I end up finding something 🫶🏼
@@miguel_valeromate I’m in Shimokitazawa right now, any fair priced spots u know here haha?
@@f4llenstarr probably Chicago and New York Joe bro! Pigsty is decent from memory. Some hidden gems in Shimokita Garage Department too
@@miguel_valero Grabbed some nice trouseres from New York Joe! Cheers brother... Your videos are helpful man keep it up
I got 501's in amazing condition at Don Don. I mean the cashier kind of did a double take at the low price. I pointed out they did have a small hole, but still it was like my lucky day. I don't have any suggestions. There was an awesome upstairs shop that closed. 😢 Also, 2nd Street and Kinji, are they still around? I didn't buy any clothes there, but I got a simple genuine Native American silver ring at Kinji. I wasn't expecting anything like that.
great pickup! Oh damn. Yep both 2nd Street and Kinji are still around, great stores that serve every type of customer really! Very nice so many hidden gems at these places
Whistler bangs, also partial to Kinsella
Yes Kinsella is decent bro!!
@@miguel_valero was actually at whistler the other day lookin at some loafers so the timing is wild
@@nickiluzada4341 nice bro! Loafer heaven eh
Thanks homie
🤝🤝🤝
awesome video! What’s the price range when you low/mid/high tier?
thanks for watching! Hmmm generally i would say low is 1,000 yen to 5,000 yen, mid is maybe 5,000 to 20,000 and high is anything above
Any tips on finding retro electronics? eg 80's and 90s walkmans, headsets and other audio elecronics? I live in the suburbs surrounded by thousands of elderly japanese people and I can SENSE the piles of old gear just sitting in their homes gathering dust for the past 30 years. Places like Akihabara are not so great because they usually stockpile all the high-deamand retro items for a premium. I prefer some treasure hunting.
not 100% familiar bro, but maybe you could try shops like Hard Off, pretty sure they buy, sell and trade for electronics and have branches throughout Tokyo. And yeah I can imagine Akihabara would be expensive!
@@miguel_valero appreciate the reply man! Good looking threads by the way. I've got a 2nd street and a Kash Kosh nearby which keep my retro cardigan game super strong
If you want them for decorative purposes, that is, they might not work, check out some of the temple antique markets.
5:55 Japanese Elsa telling me to let go of the Vintage shoes I can't afford
Hahaha pretty sure that’s what she was saying eh
Can you do a video like this for seoul!!!
hey bro I would love tooo but have no immediate plans to go there atm! I have a vintage shopping in Seoul vlog from around this time last year which has a few stores in there if you haven’t seen that one!
Are there any thrift stores that have things for tall men? Or up to like Western XL in men's? I'm Japanese size lol but I want to take my brothers who are big & tall; I know oversized is kinda popular there. They're bang-on XL so would that be too hard to find? I don't want to drag them around if nothing would fit them..
Also:
Any good spots for anime t shirt? My friend collects them. :) Appreciate ya!
hey bro appreciate the question! I would say in general most stores have Western XL/XXL sizes and some even have 3XL/4XL, but it can be hit or miss. I know one store that’s called UpperUpper located in Ueno that always have super oversized/big sizing, they stock a lot of classic streetwear in their basement and a little workwear at the ground level
instagram.com/uprupr?igshid=MWQ1ZGUxMzBkMA==
Another shop i know that has some bigger sizing is Fifty Fifty located in Koenji!
Not too familiar with any anime t, but best bet would be to shop around Akihabara, which is like a suburb known for anime, gaming and electronics
Aaah that’s so great to hear! I don’t mind a good oversized tee myself so it looks like I’ll be stocking up! Thanks heaps for the advice. :)
Hi going to Osaka soon! Is there shops you would recommend that is similar to whistler and Chart
nice one! Haven’t been to Osaka in a few years, but from memory there was a shop called Magnets that is kind of similar (albeit a bit smaller)
@@miguel_valero thank you 🫡
4:20 Is the jacket you're wearing right now a vintage Carhartt jacket?
yes bro!
@@miguel_valero thanks!
im tryna find Stussy (8 ball reversible sherpa especially) which should i go?
great question bro and to be honest not 100% sure. I know a store in Koenji that stocks some good vintage Stussy called Focal! Other than that, best bet is to maybe go to more curated/brand stores like Ragtag, Kindal or even 2nd Street
going to Japan in oct/nov. Any spots to find old Bapesta sneakers/bathing ape clothing?
hey bro! Best bet would maybe be hitting up stores like Kindal or Rinkan which usually have / curate branded secondhand items
@@miguel_valero Is Kindal higher towards the price point? A lot of stuff I see in the stores are usually high-end designer pieces.
About how much does a pair of wallabee’s cost at Whistler? 👀 asking for a big-footed friend.
hey mate! depends on the condition but i’ve seen pairs priced between 9,000 yen to 20,000 yen!
cool video bro
Thanks bro!
Might be a stretch of a comment but do you have any recommendations for vintage shopping in Taiwan/Taipei?
hey bro , unfortunately I actually haven’t been there before so don’t know about the vintage shopping scene there! Hopefully I get to go and do a vid in the future
@@miguel_valero all good bro these vids are sick as, feel like I've found a gold mine
@@lilsayntness Appreciate it mate, glad you think so
What shoes were you wearing when you were at JAM? Really like the look of them
hey mate! Those are some Asics Gel Kayano 14s, the JJJJound collab ones
@@miguel_valero thought that was what they were. Bit out of my price range but nice pair!
Hey Bro, im heading to Japan real soon but i have a Larger body size with broad shoulder do you know of any places that sell 2/3Xl?
hey bro appreciate the question! I would say in general most stores have XL/XXL sizes (although you might have dig around the racks a bit more) and some even have 3XL/4XL, but it can be hit or miss. I know one store that’s called UpperUpper located in Ueno that always have super oversized/big sizing, they stock a lot of classic streetwear in their basement and a little workwear at the ground level
instagram.com/uprupr?igshid=MWQ1ZGUxMzBkMA==
Another shop i know that has some bigger sizing is Fifty Fifty located in Koenji!
Awesome cheers bro appreciate the comments and love the content keep it up my g
Chicago may have some for men, but it's not a lot. No women's plus size there.
bro I'm planning to come in Japan, I love the Japanese americana style, but I have something the make me worried about it. Japanese are known to be pretty skinny guys it seems that you are jacked but I don't know how tall you are. is it possible to find something nice in those place that can actually fit a man who workout and that is 6.2 ft / 220 lbs ? thank you
hey mate! I’m around 5’10! I would say from experience a lot of these stores cater to bigger people bro - you should be able to find XL, XXL, XXXL in some cases, given that a lot of these pieces are from America! Hope you have a good time in Japan brother
this is great thank you...
8:39 luv sic pt 3 nujabes
good tune!
great video !! @@miguel_valero
ay yo you’re the model on porter james sport??
haha yeah bro, have done some shoots with them in the past! Great brand
shout out to the last shop for playing nujabes
yep!!
Onehunga dressmart
OG
what asics are u wearing?
Gel Kayano 14s bro! The JJJJound ones
WHERE CAN I GET A SECOND HAND OF THE REAL MC COY S JACKET?
not too sure bro!
@@miguel_valero thanks answer to me
i have a question is the tax free for foreigner still apply for all this vintage store?
i think of most of these stores have the tax free thing for foreigners and it’s usually stated somewhere inside the store! can always ask the sales assistants if it’s not clear
*preluxscom* Help you become a delicate woman
when you coming to the philippines again brother hehe
Hopefully sometime this year brother! Fingers crossed
Im a size 14 US. Should I skip Whistler?
might a bit tougher to find your size bro, but still recommend going - heaps of other great shops in the area close to Whistler
Spending $20,000 on a handbag is the obvious choice versus spending $200 on a *preluxscom* bag and investing the remaining $19,800, since a $20,000 bag is unlikely to increase in value.
What’s the approx price
hey mate, kinda depends on what type of item you want bro
plzz tell us some of the prices they offer
a little tough to say brother, since stock is one of one and obviously depends on what type of pieces you’re looking for. Best bet to is to go on their Instagram accounts where they usually show new items/pricing.
Do you recall if any of these shops BUY vintage off people?
Hey mate! Yeah a few of them do actually and there are other stores in Tokyo that are buy/sell/trade ones. Out of the stores in this video I’ve only sold clothes to New York Joe. I’ve also tried selling clothes at a place called Ragtag! I’ve got a video on it from late last year if that helps!
bro, do any cowboy boots shop is in Tokyo? Thanks a lot
great question bro, can’t think of any specific cowboy shops, but I think places like Big Time might have something! But I’m sure there are shops around that sell them!
@@miguel_valero thanks bro! appreciate it
Chicago had some, but sizes were so small. And I'm a 36 European women's, so it's not like my feet are that huge.
ID on pants?
the black cargos are from Conichiwa Bonjour bro, green cargos just thrifted militaries, sweats from a Japanese brand called I
@@miguel_valero thank you! Would you happen to have an instagram link or a website link for the Japanese brand ‘l’ for those grey sweatpants?
@@dlee.mp4 for sure bro, I actually copped them from this store called 1LDK!
onlinestore.1ldkshop.com/c/brand/i_
any store that only suits and such?
hey dude! Depends on the type of suit your looking for, but a lot of these stores, particularly the chains have a suits/formal wear section
@@miguel_valerook nice thanks
Show some prices so we can get some idea b4 going there plse
can do bro and have been doing that a bit more since this video was uploaded
@@miguel_valero awesome !
asian quade cooper
hahaha skux
A shame you did this run and wasn’t thorough felt like I was rushed
definitely wanted it to be a more concise and straight to the point video that people could use while in Tokyo. Would love to see you upload your version and see how unrushed it would be
You are super cute. Even thought you move your mouth extra hard while talking still cute tho
hahah thanks! I do have extreme mouth movements when I talk 😅😂
You sound like kiwi
Yeah I’m from NZ!!
@@miguel_valero i know right!
@@miguel_valero yeah was gonna say this lol, assumed you were aussie for a sec then i listen on and am like bruhhh this guys kiwi as 😂 nice video bro!
@@jacksaenz4934 hahaha yeah bro been spending too much time in Aussie so it switches back and forth! 😂
Слишком много твоего лица; а не одежды 😂
your all talk mate, lets be honest you have no bloody idea 😇
No clue mate
どこの誰が着たかわからん物を
よく着る気に成るもんや
気味が悪くないのかね
そうですね
I will add these to the list for the next trip ….. and buy a bigger suitcase 🧳
Thanks for watching bro! Haha I defs need to bigger suitcase
shout out to the last shop for playing nujabes
yeah dude good tune hey!