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.

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

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I actually went to second-hand clothing stores around Akihabara and Ueno. The Akihabara/Ueno area straddles Chiyoda Ward and Taito Ward in Tokyo. There are many stations in the area, such as Yushima, Nakaokachimachi, Suehirocho, Uenohirokoji, Shinokachimachi, Okachimachi, and Uenookachimachi. A city with various faces, such as the anime town and cyber town in Akihabara, and the renovated cafes around Ueno. Akihabara and Ueno are surprisingly close and within walking distance. It's a nice area for a walk as there are many small interesting shops. There aren't many second-hand clothing stores, but there are a few.

[Closed]Mode Off Akihabara

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Closed in 2022. It is now hard off. Mode Off, Hobby Off on the west side of Akihabara Station.

Mode Off

It is close to the station, and there are many hobby shops around.

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Akihabara's only vintage clothing store and recycle shop. There is a 300 yen corner at the store. Cheap, but poor quality.

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There are 3 floors mainly for used clothes. The basement is a cheap corner for 1000 yen or less. Mainly men's. Impression that there were a lot of T-shirts.

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Akihabara and Ueno areas are home to many tourists and inbound tourists, so there are plenty of suitcases.

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The first floor is mainly used brand clothing. To be honest, I didn't think the price was so low. The store area is small, but there are 3 floors, so there is a lot of space. There weren't many vintage finds.

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Second floor mainly used men's clothing.

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Is Akihabara the only second-hand clothing store that sells anime T-shirts? (Laughs) It's rare, so it's worth a look.

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It's interesting that they sell a lot of anime T-shirts. Mr. Mami! ! !

Fashion Recycle Tanpopo House Ueno Hirokoji

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Tanpopo House is located on the south side of Ueno Station in the direction of Akihabara.

Secondhand clothing store/recycle shop Tanpopo House Vanvert

It is easy to understand as it faces the main street. It's within walking distance from Ueno Station, but it's surprisingly walkable.

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Anyway, they sell miscellaneous things, and there is something worth digging for used clothes. Sometimes vintage is mixed, so it's also suitable for stocking. I always go without expecting much, but I feel like I'm buying something every time.

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This place is mostly recycled used clothes, but it's cheap anyway.

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From 100 yen, clothes are sold anyway.

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Kids, children's clothes, women's, men's, all available. I wonder if there are many ladies.

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There is a 100 yen corner in the basement. Anyway, the density is amazing, so the number of products is overwhelming.

Harrell Thrift Store

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A vintage clothing store in a back alley near Okachimachi Station. The name Thrift Store is good because it gives you an American feel!

https://www.instagram.com/hareru_thriftstore/

It's a roadside store, so if you go there, you'll know right away.

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Both men's and women's are available. I wonder if there are a little more ladies.

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Rather than a recycle shop, it's a second-hand clothing store with a large number of products, so it's worth seeing. I wonder if there are many about 2000 to 5000 yen. I had the impression that they had a particularly good selection of retro-style shirts, full-patterned shirts, dresses, and poly shirts. Pop and catchy.

Nakata Shoten

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A mecca for military items in Tokyo. I think many people know.

Military Shop Leather Jacket Nakata Shoten

Since it's in Ameyoko, it's easy to find and easy to stop by. Anyway, military type, military goods, military, and workwear from all over the world are available. There is also a second store. It's not a second-hand clothing store or a vintage shop, but it has dead stock military goods with high rarity value. Some are cheap at around 3000 yen at the sale corner. Leather jackets are also available, and I'm thinking that I want a mods coat every time.

Personally, I prefer the second store (Okachimachi store) where the products are sold in a mess.

Amerikaya Ueno

Famous American casual shop in Ameyoko

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Mainly a selection of American casual brands for men. They also carry some used clothes.

Mode Off Ueno Okachimachi Branch

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Mode Off in the shopping district of Ueno.

Mode Off Ueno Okachimachi Store (Tokyo) Page | Shop hard off group

Walking distance from Ueno station. The izakaya and Ameyoko are also close by, so I often went there before meeting up.

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I'm glad that it's a four-story building and all second-hand clothes. Both women's and men's are available.

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We have a wide selection of items, from cheap second-hand clothes for around 300 yen to brand-name second-hand clothes.

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The density is amazing because the store is small.

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Is there a lot of prices around 2000 to 5000 yen? Mode off doesn't give the impression that it's cheap, but there's a lot of it, so there are occasional bargains. It is highly rated for its good location and easy access.

BOOKOFF PLUS Ueno Hirokoji store (BOOKOFF PLUS)

A store at a large intersection at Ueno Hirokoji Station. It's not a roadside store, so it doesn't stand out, but the store is surprisingly large. Second-hand clothes are not the main thing, so I don't visit often, but they sell brand-name second-hand clothes.

BOOKOFF PLUS Ueno Hirokoji Store|BOOKOFF if you want to sell books

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One of the few vintage clothing stores in Ueno.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/6PHc4PHwbbA8H2e76

Mainly men's vintage American clothing. There is a very good selection of used American sports clothes such as basketball, baseball, and American football. A lot of baseball jackets are also available. The price is often around 10,000 yen.

There are many products on the 1st floor above ground and 1st basement floor. There are also plenty of accessories such as baseball caps and sneakers. A shop with a good concept featuring hip-hop vintage clothing and fashion.

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