Tokyo (JP)

dasmaq

Anyone happen to know of any good vintage / second hand stores that carry Japanese clothing? When I went years ago I found most were littered with vintage Americana / Harley tees.

You ever find any good stores?

pechelman

I haven't had the chance to explore it yet, but a couple of locals on my last trip recommended shimokitazawa iirc for second hand stores like this.

Denman John

Shimokitazawa. You could spend a whole day there wandering the streets and checking out all the shops. We must of went in at least 40 different shops on our last visit as my wife loves that area.

jfk1117

@dasmaq was given this. Koenji is exceptional.

The easiest way to shop at vintage stores in Tokyo , is to go to Koenji Station . He will find in this area more than 100
Vintage Stores. It‘s fun to check all side streets .
For High End Stuff , he can check there :
Safari , Suntrap and Whistlers

PS : For Super High End Denim Stuff, he has to go to Berberjin
In Harajuku

Nik

The first Tokyo leg of my trip to Japan ends today with a Shinkansen to Osaka. We’ve had a great time staying at Hamacho Hotel, enjoyed a special tour of Tsukiji with Yukari Sakamoto, a very fun omekase dinner at Kashiwaya Ningyocho, and yesterday some shopping at Henderson Scheme, Engineered Garments, and The Real Mccoys. Been running around the Imperial Palace Loop and along the Sumida River. Looking forward to Iron Heart Osaka.

selbstzweck

Heading to Japan next week and plan to hit either the Osaka or Hachioji store (or both) while I'm there at some point! I know the selection is more limited than what's offered online through IHUK, but is sizing availability more limited, as well? I'm usually an XL-XXL and 36'' waist in IH and wondering if it'll be hard to find my size there.

Alex

@selbstzweck Japan stocks XS-XXL and 28-40, not including 35. Their stock holding is also significantly smaller than IHUK, and what they have will vary shop to shop too.

selbstzweck

@Alex Awesome, thanks! Mostly I think I’ll just be looking for some standard IH stuff, so should be good.

Pointman

Appears I'll be in Japan the end of September through the Silver Week holidays. Only things I know for sure is I'll be Tokyo and Osaka at some point. I plan on visiting Iron Heart. But I'm wondering, if I'm going to be in both Tokyo and Osaka, do I need to visit the Hachioji store vs the much more accessible Osaka store? Do they carry much more stock at Hachioji? Everyone here is going to tell me to visit both, right?

Giles

Hachioji is way larger, but like all places that sell Iron Heart, they are both low on stock.and remember, much of what is sold internationally, is not sold in Japan....

ÆRϺΔΚ

When I was at the Kojima store most of the stuff they didn’t had would come from Osaka if I want it. They can ship it to your hotel as well.

Pointman

Visited this lovely shop today and received incredible service.

dirtyframer

@Pointman did ya leave empty handed??

Pointman

@dirtyframer said in Tokyo (JP):

@Pointman did ya leave empty handed??

The only thing that left empty was my wallet.

hjl360

@Pointman Looks like there is some good stock of FW26 items, I am there in November hope that is the case then, was really hoping to pick up that check UHF but will be suprised if that particular item is still around by then.

Pointman

@hjl360 The hanging items on the right are FW preview items that aren’t for sale yet. IHJP does presales. Nice to get to see items in person before buying them.

Pointman

A friend wanted to visit the Tokyo store, so I went back with him and now there’s even less money in my bank account.

Rococo

@Pointman currently in Tokyo, how is the stock in the store? Do they have the new tanker and sax UHF?

Pointman

@Rococo indeed. They have both. Also N-1 jackets, new lightweight recycled denim shirt, new CPOs. Denim is 634-21 and 666-21. A smattering of others. The stock isn’t the same but check the IH Japan site and you’ll get a rough idea of what’s kicking around.

Rococo

@Pointman Thanks mate. Any idea of the stock levels of the Tokyo vs. Osaka locations? Not sure which is more worthwhile to visit.

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