Let’s go vintage shopping in Tokyo! On Day 3 of our Tokyo Travel Guide, we explore the most underrated vintage shops in Koenji, the coolest thrift shopping neighborhood a few train stops west of central Tokyo, Japan.
Koenji has made a name for itself through vintage clothing, art, and cafe culture. It’s where the people dress a little bit differently, the vintage is a little more specially curated, and even the coffee is brewed a little more slowly.
We end the day in the equally bohemian Nakano Broadway, a smaller version of Akihabara, where anime fans, bookworms, cosplayers, and gacahapon collectors all unite.
If you’re done thrift shopping in Shimokitazawa, both Koenji and Nakano are hidden gems in Tokyo with too many things to do!
Stay tuned for the rest of our 7 Days in Tokyo!
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Music by:
Mei Anima – Flowers Lay – https://thmatc.co/?l=C7AEB954
DJ Spair – Tainted Love – https://thmatc.co/?l=964813B2
Mark Generous – Classroom – https://thmatc.co/?l=0075EB61
Dakkuma – Other day – https://thmatc.co/?l=1735C182
Chillpeach – Here And There https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7Gla1N2J-o
Mark Generous – 2002 – https://thmatc.co/?l=2BDCAF08
Chillpeach – Dango https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yiEbIeCOA4
DJ Spair – Brown Bags – https://thmatc.co/?l=4ECF26D2
DJ Spair – Midnight Vibe – https://thmatc.co/?l=7891FBE1
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00:00 Introduction
00:37 Koenji
01:27 Japanese Omu Curry
02:42 Koenji Vintage Shopping
04:55 Mowe Coffee Roasters
05:27 Floresta Donuts
06:19 Vintage Shopping Street
11:33 Nakano
11:58 Japanese Pizza
13:34 Nakano Broadway
16:26 Secondhand Camera Shop
17:24 Konbini Snacks
13 Comments
Really nice vid, I feel Koenji is better than Shimo so many nicer vintage/thrift stores.
I really enjoyed the video!!
I only went to Koenji once many years ago and didn't get a chance to explore it but for sure I will go again after this! Also, I'll never get bored of your combini runs 😉
Thanks for share, I like the background music too😊
Hi, very nice video and great vintage style photos.
Great vlog guys. I’m binge watching all your videos now I have found you 😊
I love your videos!
I really like your vlog omg
Love all ur videos. I just wana ask tho about the fone u r using? Thanks! The quality of ur videos r so good!
You two always visit such cool local spots. Bookmarking all of them for my next trip~
threw me off when I heard Ralph narrating at the beginning 😂but man so many little nooks and crannies that I had to jot down for my trip in less than 4 weeks. thank you so much for such awesome little recommendations~~ nakano is seemingly a must hit especially if THE miss lauren tsai said so ha! and also, it's a crazy statistic but some of the best pizzerias in the world are located mainly in tokyo!! The Pizza Bar On 38th was ranked the best pizza spot in all of asia and it's located in Tokyo! cannot wait for the last few Japan vlogs from the both of yall!! Happy Holidays to you and yours, Ralph & Sam!
can i ask what shop you're in at the 7:00 mark? thank you!
I love the shops yall always visit. Do you happen to know any of the name of the stationary shop at 15:40? Or what floor in Nakano Broadway it is on? thanks!