Kurarin Vintage shop guide

A local Japanese vintage clothing lover introduces Japanese vintage shops. I visited second clothing stores in various regions and recommend the best ones.

Entries from 2023-01-15 to 1 day

15 recommended vintage clothing stores in Sannomiya and Motomachi, Kobe JAPAN

The Sannomiya and Motomachi areas of Kobe have been a port town since the early Meiji period. The Sannomiya area, which was also a foreign settlement, has a retro townscape with a Western feel. A dense downtown area with bars and bars line…

31 recommended vintage clothing stores in Machida, Tokyo, JAPAN

I've been to almost every thrift store in Machida! Machida is technically in Tokyo, but it is one of the best used clothing towns in the Kanagawa Prefecture area. Machida has many long-established vintage clothing stores that have been in …

13 recommended BEST vintage clothing stores in Shinsaibashi and Horie, Osaka JAPAN

I actually went to a recommended second-hand clothing store in Shinsaibashi and Horie! Shinsaibashi, the downtown area of Osaka. Second-hand clothing stores are scattered in the nearby Amemura and Horie areas. Introducing Japan's top-class…

59 recommended best vintage clothing stores in Osu, Nagoya JAPAN

Osu, Nagoya's downtown area, is a mecca for vintage clothing. It is one of the areas with the highest concentration of vintage clothing stores in Japan. There are so many vintage clothing stores, ranging from Euro-vintage to inexpensive vi…

8 recommended BEST vintage clothing stores in Himeji, Hyogo JAPAN

I actually went to a vintage clothing store in Himeji Station! Himeji Station is symbolized by Himeji Castle. The arcade in front of the station Miyuki-dori shopping street is fun to walk. There are several second-hand clothing stores on t…

Let's take a bath together! How to get used to Dr. Martens for avoid painful blisters.

Let's take a bath together! How to get used to Dr. Martens I've been wearing Dr. Martens for over 10 years. I own more than 20 pairs of Dr. Martens. Sandals, 3 holes, 8 holes, 10 holes, Chelsea boots (side gore), steel toes, etc. I've worn…

22 recommended BEST vintage clothing stores in Shinjuku to Takadanobaba and Waseda, Tokyo JAPAN

I visited second-hand clothing stores in Shinjuku, Takadanobaba, and Waseda! I visited about 20 stores, from the Shinjuku area, which has many major chain stores, to the Takadanobaba area, which has long-established second-hand clothing st…

You can make the yellowed Converse soles look as good as new with Wide Haiter!

I love Converse. Especially high-cut all-stars. I also like Jack Purcell. // Converse Jack Purcell condition before cleaning Will yellowing of sneakers be removed with nail polish remover? Wide Haiter is the most recommended! Never substit…

It's easy to remove stains on the upper of the white Dr. Martens with nail polish remover!

Dr. Martens White. Yellowing and stains easily adhere and are quite noticeable. If it's pretty dirty, it's worth it, but I want to remove half-baked dirt, and it's cool to wear it with a pure white upper. White Doc Martens and wing tip Doc…

I tried to replace the genuine specification sole of Dr. Martens made in England at Kutsushoten!

I asked for the second sole replacement at Kutsushoten, which replaces the genuine specification rubber sole of Dr. Martens. Sole exchange was possible even with an old British Dr. Martens! Kutsushoten – Shoe repair, duplicate key and cyli…

Recommended BEST vintage clothing stores in Ichinoseki, Iwate JAPAN

I visited second-hand clothing stores in Ichinoseki on the way to the balloon festival! The balloon festival was held with an audience for the first time in three years. I went to see Hot Air Balloon Honda Grand Prix Round 3 Ichinoseki-Hir…

I tried to replace the genuine specification sole of Dr. Martens at Kutsushoten!

Dr. Martens famous for not being able to replace the sole. However, Kutsushoten is the only one in Japan that will replace the sole with genuine specifications. I tried to replace the sole of the boots I wore for 10 years. First of all, I …

16 recommended BEST vintage clothing stores in Yokosuka, Kanagawa JAPAN

Yokosuka's vintage vintage clothing store and military shop Yokosuka flourished as a port town and is now home to Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force bases and US Navy bases. In particular, the area around Dobuita-dori, commonly known as D…

9 recommended BEST vintage clothing stores in ChiChibu, Saitama JAPAN

Visited! Chichibu's recommended second-hand clothing stores and recycle shops Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture. It is a popular tourist destination surrounded by nature, including a geopark, although it is close enough to be a day trip fr…

31 recommended BEST vintage clothing stores in Sangenjaya and Ikejiri Ohashi, Setagaya Tokyo JAPAN

I went to a vintage clothing store in the Sangenjaya/Ikejiri Ohashi area! In the vicinity of Sangenjaya Station, there are unique shopping streets and towns in each of the north, south, east and west. There are particularly good vintage cl…

16 recommended BEST vintage clothing stores in Yutenji, Meguro Tokyo JAPAN

I actually went to a vintage clothing store in Yutenji, Meguro Ward! Yutenji, which is close to Nakameguro and Daikanyama, has many hidden gems such as cafes and bars. There are also many second-hand clothing stores with unique characteris…

How to keep your fingers from turning green even if you leave the brass ring on, coating it to prevent rust.

How to keep your fingers from turning green even if you leave the brass ring on, coating it to prevent rust. My favorite brass accessory. I prefer gold to silver accessories, and I prefer dull gold brass accessories to gold accessories. If…

41 recommended BEST vintage clothing stores in Tenjin, Fukuoka JAPAN

I actually visited! Introducing recommended second-hand clothing stores around Tenjin, Fukuoka, from European second-hand clothing to American casual! Fukuoka's mecca for vintage clothing is the Imaizumi area, a feudal lord around Tenjin. …

8 recommended BEST vintage clothing stores in Akihabara and Ueno, Tokyo JAPAN

I actually went to second-hand clothing stores around Akihabara and Ueno, summary The Akihabara/Ueno area straddles Chiyoda Ward and Taito Ward in Tokyo. There are many stations in the area, such as Yushima, Nakaokachimachi, Suehirocho, Ue…

21 recommended BEST vintage clothing stores in Akita station, Akita JAPAN

I went to a vintage shop in Akita City, Akita Prefecture Akita City, where Akita Station is located. The city has the largest population in the prefecture and has prospered since ancient times with government offices and downtown areas. Th…

75 recommended BEST vintage clothing stores in Sapporo, Hokkaido JAPAN

I went to a vintage shop in Sapporo, Hokkaido! Actually, Sapporo is one of the best used clothing stores in Japan. There are many used clothing stores in the Tanukikoji shopping district around Odori Station, a major downtown area. In addi…

Automated Vintage shops! 9 recommended BEST vintage clothing stores in Mejiro, Tokyo JAPAN

I went to an unmanned Automaton vintage clothing store in Mejiro Station, near Ikebukuro! There are three unstaffed vintage clothing stores in Mejiro Station. Each store has its own characteristics and is interesting to look at. There are …

I tried to replace Danner's vibram sole by myself!

I tried to replace Danner's vibram sole by myself! Danner's climbing shoes and trekking shoes that I've wanted for a long time. This time, I will go trekking on Mt. Naeba with my friends, and I am considering purchasing one. Anyway, I want…

Dr. Martens' measures for blisters by symptoms

I've been wearing Dr. Martens for over 10 years. I own more than 20 pairs of Dr. Martens. I wore sandals, 3 holes, 8 holes, 10 holes, Chelsea boots (side gore), steel toes, Mary Janes with T-bars, and so on, and each time I had blisters. F…

26 recommended BEST vintage clothing stores in Kofu and Nirasaki, Yamanashi JAPAN

I went to second-hand clothing stores in the Kofu and Nirasaki areas, including cheap second-hand clothing stores and vintage shops! Kofu has beautiful ridgelines of the Southern Alps and Yatsugatake while driving. If you go around by car,…

27 recommended BEST vintage clothing stores in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka JAPAN

I went to a vintage shop in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture Hamamatsu City is the most populous city in Shizuoka Prefecture. There are many used clothing stores and recycle shops around Hamamatsu Station. Around Hamamatsu Station, seco…

Recommended BEST vintage clothing stores in Seoul, South Korea

Find used clothes in Seoul, South Korea! Summary of used clothing stores and miscellaneous goods in Seoul. Seoul has come to be able to go at the same price as traveling in Japan. The food is delicious, the baths are great, the dirt pickle…

13 recommended BEST vintage clothing stores in Los Angeles, USA

A tour of vintage clothing stores and thrift shops in Los Angeles! Summary of second-hand clothing stores in Los Angeles. In the United States, "Vintage shop", which means a vintage clothing store, is good, but "Thlift shop", which is like…

6 recommended BEST vintage clothing stores in Waikiki, Hawaii

Visiting Second-hand Clothing Stores in Waikiki, Hawaii! A summary of vintage clothing stores and vintage shops in Waikiki, Hawaii. For some reason, I liked the standard second-hand clothing stores that are listed in guidebooks. Honolulu i…

9 recommended BEST vintage clothing stores in Motosumiyoshi, Kanagawa JAPAN

Motosumiyoshi, I went to a second-hand clothing store near Musashikosugi Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Musashi-Kosugi Station has many high-rise condominiums, and is a station that is often used to transfer to the city center. Musash…