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Uncover Japan's Best-Kept Secrets: A Journey Through Top Quality Secondhand Shops
KyleScouter
Japan's secondhand shops (recycle shops) are popular among foreign tourists for their unique charm. I often visit them myself.
Why? Let me explain the charm in three aspects.
Quality:
The quality control in Japan's secondhand shops is rigorous. Even the used items are often in good condition and clean. Having lived in many countries, I can say the quality here is different. Each item is often beautifully packaged and in near-new condition. This is because Japanese consumers are extremely sensitive to quality and prefer products that are like new. This strictness ensures that even secondhand goods maintain high quality.
Variety of Products:
Japan, the land of content. Jujutsu Kaisen, NARUTO, One Piece, Demon Slayer, the list is endless. Every day, a multitude of products are released in Japan. Secondhand shops often circulate limited editions and made-to-order rare items. You'll find unusual items that you can't find anywhere else. Finding something you love from the vast selection of goods is a great joy! You might even find the best products at reasonable prices. That's what draws me to secondhand shops.
Cost-Performance:
You can make a smart purchase by getting high-quality goods at a much lower price than new ones. There are many products that make you wonder, "Is this price for real?" There's also the thrill of finding a bargain, with the possibility of discovering rare items and limited editions at prices lower than the market value. Even rare items can be purchased at much more affordable prices than their new counterparts.
These factors combine to make Japan's secondhand shops not just shopping destinations but places that offer unique discoveries and special experiences.
I can introduce you to my favorite 3 second-hand shops in Japan!
Surugaya (駿河屋)
It's the largest shop of its kind.
Surugaya operates at a scale comparable to Amazon in Japan's online retail space, engaging in a wide range of sales and purchase activities. In 2015, they opened their first physical store, the hobby shop "駿河屋/Surugaya" (directly managed), and operate the online shop “駿河屋.jp" as part of their mail-order and internet division. Their product range is extensive, not limited to anime goods but also including CDs, DVDs, books, games, toys, and electronics. A notable feature is their purchase of fan-made CDs and fanzines.
You might discover works you've never encountered before!
Lashinbang (らしんばん)
Lashinbang is characterized by its extensive collection of anime goods and figures. For instance, they constantly stock over 30,000 items, including scale figures, Nendoroids, and Banpresto lottery prizes, all for sale.
There's plenty to see, from items displayed on shelves to those in showcases. At the Akihabara store, you can even find merchandise from American productions on the second floor. It's sure to be a memorable part of your trip to Japan.
BOOK OFF
When it comes to secondhand goods, BOOKOFF is a very well-known company. However, as the name suggests, they started with secondhand books. Nowadays, they can be considered a comprehensive reuse company, dealing with a wide variety of products including CDs, DVDs, games, trading cards, and secondhand clothing. They are also distinctive for their OMO (Online Merges with Offline) strategy, integrating their physical stores with their EC site "BOOKOFF Online" through a central app. Not only for goods, but you may also find out-of-print books at BOOKOFF.
These shops are particularly renowned and have a vast selection of goods, so please visit them when you're in Japan!
First, please join our Discord group!
We can talk about merches and theories.
And we also go to the stores several times a week to do LIVE feeds.
Anime & Manga merches are available at fair prices!
We have Patreon membership to get more information.
$3/month ( More explanation, news and information about Japan )
$10/month ( +More merches info and special price for members )
Patreon members have lots of benefits! Please check it.
Why? Let me explain the charm in three aspects.
Quality:
The quality control in Japan's secondhand shops is rigorous. Even the used items are often in good condition and clean. Having lived in many countries, I can say the quality here is different. Each item is often beautifully packaged and in near-new condition. This is because Japanese consumers are extremely sensitive to quality and prefer products that are like new. This strictness ensures that even secondhand goods maintain high quality.
Variety of Products:
Japan, the land of content. Jujutsu Kaisen, NARUTO, One Piece, Demon Slayer, the list is endless. Every day, a multitude of products are released in Japan. Secondhand shops often circulate limited editions and made-to-order rare items. You'll find unusual items that you can't find anywhere else. Finding something you love from the vast selection of goods is a great joy! You might even find the best products at reasonable prices. That's what draws me to secondhand shops.
Cost-Performance:
You can make a smart purchase by getting high-quality goods at a much lower price than new ones. There are many products that make you wonder, "Is this price for real?" There's also the thrill of finding a bargain, with the possibility of discovering rare items and limited editions at prices lower than the market value. Even rare items can be purchased at much more affordable prices than their new counterparts.
These factors combine to make Japan's secondhand shops not just shopping destinations but places that offer unique discoveries and special experiences.
I can introduce you to my favorite 3 second-hand shops in Japan!
Surugaya (駿河屋)
It's the largest shop of its kind.
Surugaya operates at a scale comparable to Amazon in Japan's online retail space, engaging in a wide range of sales and purchase activities. In 2015, they opened their first physical store, the hobby shop "駿河屋/Surugaya" (directly managed), and operate the online shop “駿河屋.jp" as part of their mail-order and internet division. Their product range is extensive, not limited to anime goods but also including CDs, DVDs, books, games, toys, and electronics. A notable feature is their purchase of fan-made CDs and fanzines.
You might discover works you've never encountered before!
Lashinbang (らしんばん)
Lashinbang is characterized by its extensive collection of anime goods and figures. For instance, they constantly stock over 30,000 items, including scale figures, Nendoroids, and Banpresto lottery prizes, all for sale.
There's plenty to see, from items displayed on shelves to those in showcases. At the Akihabara store, you can even find merchandise from American productions on the second floor. It's sure to be a memorable part of your trip to Japan.
BOOK OFF
When it comes to secondhand goods, BOOKOFF is a very well-known company. However, as the name suggests, they started with secondhand books. Nowadays, they can be considered a comprehensive reuse company, dealing with a wide variety of products including CDs, DVDs, games, trading cards, and secondhand clothing. They are also distinctive for their OMO (Online Merges with Offline) strategy, integrating their physical stores with their EC site "BOOKOFF Online" through a central app. Not only for goods, but you may also find out-of-print books at BOOKOFF.
These shops are particularly renowned and have a vast selection of goods, so please visit them when you're in Japan!
First, please join our Discord group!
We can talk about merches and theories.
And we also go to the stores several times a week to do LIVE feeds.
Anime & Manga merches are available at fair prices!
We have Patreon membership to get more information.
$3/month ( More explanation, news and information about Japan )
$10/month ( +More merches info and special price for members )
Patreon members have lots of benefits! Please check it.
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