Thrift Shopping in Tokyo

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Published On 3:23 AM By Czarina Maye
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One of the things I enjoyed doing in Tokyo was checking out second-hand shops like Treasure Factory and Book Off. Unlike South Korea, Japan is very strict when it comes to counterfeit items.  If you plan to buy vintage items from thrift shops, it's safe to say they're real and not the fake ones made in China or Seoul. Now I know kung bakit maraming ukay-ukay with items coming from Japan!


On our first day, I got this vintage houndstooth duffle bag from Polo Ralph Lauren. Price tag for this baby is ¥4,990 or ₱2,200! Mura na yon compared sa items posted sa eBay ha. Others sell this bag around ₱10,000++.


Since I really have a thing for travel bags, I urged na rin Pao to get the plaid design for his mom. Price for this XL duffle bag is at ¥6,990 or ₱3,100. Mas mura pa sa Longchamp XL Le Pliage bag!


Nasa wish list din makahanap ng cheap vintage LV bag. Haha. I got this large monogram noé for only ¥9,990 or ₱4,500. My friend Ritz who's now based in Dubai has been bugging me to sell her this bag. Teh, enjoy ko muna siya. If tamad na ako, ikaw naman. Hihihi.


Apart from bags,  I got watches too. This one from Casio isn't thrifted but bought brand new in Yodobashi. Mura di ba? That's less than ₱1,000! Sa Japan siguro kumukuha ng stocks mga local sellers ng Casio watch. Haha.


Anyway, I got my dad a Seiko watch worth ¥5,550 ₱2,500. Ang lakas maka Rolex! Hahaha.


What's inside their thrift shops? Take a look!

Most of the items I brought home were from second-hand shops and I am loving it. Try niyo if pupunta kayo ng Tokyo ha! ;)

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  1. UnknownMarch 31, 2014 at 4:27 PM

    Hi Czarina! Stumbled upon your blog after researching about request for multiple entry Japan visa. Thank you for sharing your experience, hope I'll be as successful as you are on my application. :)

    May I ask where in Tokyo can I find Treasure Factory and Book Off?

    Thank you! :)

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    1. Czarina MayeMarch 31, 2014 at 9:41 PM

      Hey Rachel!

      Thanks for dropping by. ;)

      According to my cousin, Book Off is one of the biggest second hand shops in Japan. If I'm not mistaken marami namang branches in Tokyo lalo na in major cities. The branch we went to was in Machida which is a bit far away na from the CBD.

      Sorry if I cant give you a list of branches. Hindi kasi ma-translate this page in english! Hahaha. http://translate.google.com.ph/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&u=http://www.bookoff.co.jp/&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dbook%2Boff%2Bjapan%26espv%3D210%26es_sm%3D91

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    2. UnknownApril 1, 2014 at 12:15 PM

      Thank you for the link and info! Can't wait to get to Japan! Looking forward to your next adventure! :)

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  2. KarenOctober 12, 2015 at 4:40 AM

    Hello po, saan po ung mga trift shops sa japan? Any suggested place po?

    Thanks :)

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    1. Czarina MayeOctober 12, 2015 at 8:19 AM

      Hi Karen, depends on where you're staying in Tokyo. Masyado malaki ang Tokyo eh. Haha. But try to google the location of Book Off and Treasure Factory.

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  3. anneMay 30, 2016 at 11:42 PM

    hi we'll be in tokyo next month, may i ask what are the best 2nd hand designer bags in tokyo? and also the gadget stores and beauty suppliments like meiji collagen thanksss

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    1. Czarina MayeMay 31, 2016 at 6:58 PM

      If you're staying in the city center you can check out Sanoya: http://www.sanoya.co.jp/

      As for supplements, check out Mitsukoshi Kiyoshi or Don Quijote. They have branches near the Shibuya crossing.

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  4. Czarina MayeSeptember 15, 2016 at 11:54 AM

    Hi Ronald,

    Depends na yun sa baggage allowance mo. :)

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  5. GalaxiaOctober 6, 2016 at 10:32 AM

    Hi, what store did you get your LV bag from and which stores have the best prices?

    Thanks!!

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    1. Czarina MayeOctober 6, 2016 at 11:36 AM

      There's a lot of thrift shops in Tokyo (just google, no specific store) but it's best to buy outside the city. The one posted above is from Book Off in Machida.

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