Inside a 5 FLOOR Thrift Shop in Japan! - INSANE Prices!

[@TokyoLens]

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[@dariusq8894]

1:48 There was a plug & play video mahjong game for 2750yen in this display case which I would have bought (the keyboard thing right under where your finger is pointing).

[@littleprincefox]

I'm a bit of a figure collector...so I would probably be digging for the rarer and more coveted figures to be honest! There's rare finds and deals that I'd never be able to find outside of Japan!

[@MisterKaroi]

What was the name of that harddrive thing you saw, sounds interesting :) Thanks.

[@rubyshoes1032]

I'd love to know what you bought after a good rumage in junk paradise 😂

[@pottedcat8269]

Hey Norm, I think there's a scammer using your profile pic. Just told me I won a prize and is asking me to send a message.

[@hitmantutor]

The amount of second hand stores in Japan makes me so jealous. So many treasures and items saved from dumps!! Thank you for exploring them!

[@W4ABN]

Saw a Japanology episode where they visited a second hand furniture store. Lots of cool pieces I'd love to explore.

[@Kormit15420]

@@W4ABN yo got a link, would want to watch it

[@msmalice]

It's amazing here. The Book Offs are insane, I have found so many cool things since I got here

[@jaaayyy2532]

It's crazy because thrift stores in Canada sell games for triple the price 😭

[@TheEncouragementKid]

Agreed I live vicariously though norm

[@ameliabell3623]

I just can't get over how organized and well kept everything is. I'd be lost in there for a day on the toy floor alone - it's really cool to see the "junk" floor and travel down memory lane there too!

[@crystal_rizz]

The amount of older games you get in japanese thrift stores never fails to amaze me! In australia we barely get any thrift stores that take games let alone keep old ones!

[@grayedhitherto9305]

One of my bucket lists, when I get to Japan, is to just explore a crap ton of thrift stores. Really appreciate taking us around all the time.

[@davidgensemer502]

I think hard off is one of my favorite places to go in Japan! Just the quality of the secondhand items is insane, and for someone who loves to collect unique things it's paradise.

[@Tonto117]

This is something that I want to go do so freaking badly in japan. I feel like you get a look at what normal everyday Japanese people like/ do ect. I know that the hobby off ones are more mainstream and they keep the good stuff more or less but I'd also like to go to the smaller second-hand stores in Japan. I know it's tacky but I'm in love with these videos.

[@fluidityyy]

If I went to a shop like this, I'd never leave. Really cool to see how much love you're giving to places like this! Also, those survival games sound fun 👀

[@Der_Kleine_Mann]

I love how they re-package all of the things so neatly in foil. Looks as good as new, and it protects the things well from further damage.

[@sophiaisabelle027]

We appreciate all your hard work and dedication on this channel. Keep up the good work.

[@TokyoLens]

Thanks, will do!

[@serginhohenrique]

The japanese thrift stores are a lot of levels ahead! Usually they're very honest with the prices, not overcharging. Great video! The Nintendo 64 section and the portable DVD player made me very nostalgic.

[@deividasb]

I've worked in a second hand store for a short time in the UK and I wish that we had anything like the thrift stores in Japan. Here in the UK you can sometimes find something cool but I usually find that items can be overpriced (at least here in London). I'd love to go to Japan just for the thrift stores let alone sightseeing! Theres just so much variety!

[@Lucystanford]

Its so annoying how everything has ebay prices now regardless of quality, and dont get me started on cex man

[@LisaBDoyle]

@@Lucystanford CEX is exactly what the games floor ion this video reminded me of

[@Okuu__]

I absolutely love these thrift store videos. every frame of the video is a gem. I find myself pausing and rewatching and looking all over. Thanks for the fun video

[@monsieurduquack5440]

OMG, it's the first thrift store I got myself in to on my first ever trip to Japan! Thank you for showing us around the store! Hoping to be there again in the near future

[@Don_Giovanni]

For me it was Mandarake since there was one right downstairs of the school I studied Japanese at. These places are true treasure troves for nerds! 🤩 I spent some much money there! 😅

[@ADoseofBuckley]

9:10 - The game you picked up is one of the Jikkyo Powerful Pro Baseball games, the reason you probably find them in every store you go into for so cheap is the same as like... going to American thrift stores or pawn shops and seeing Madden or FIFA or NHL games from 10 years ago for like $5. They put them out every single year, update the rosters, maybe add a couple gameplay features, and then everyone buys that year's game and the previous year's game is obsolete. I have a couple of these Baseball games, they're pretty fun.

[@LisaBDoyle]

It's still amazing to me how well organised these shops are, when similar shops in places I've lived never seem to be half as well put together. I guess you need it when you have so much stuff, even knowing where things are would leave you needing a lot of time to go through them to find what you want/need.

[@brianf8538]

I'm absolutely fascinated by these stores and the amount of work and organizational talent it must take to make them look this presentable.

[@thenyxapollo470]

Thrift shopping is always an adventure you find so many things sometimes you find stories locked away in the items you find and it's always interesting, seeing how well japan keeps there items makes me envious when compared to Australian Thrift stores

[@johnhorner1821]

got to love another thrift store video. What I love to do with these videos is to focus on what the camera isn't focusing on, so all the items on the side of the frame. It makes me feel like I am actually there, and being overwhelmed, and it is awesome. I am always impressed at how clean those stores are, unlike our Canadian versions. I seriously could do a lot of damage to my suitcases if I went to that place.

[@brinjpn]

I could get lost in a place like this for hours. I love thrift shopping in the U.S. and doing so in Japan seems next level.

[@kitasean]

Whenever I go to Japan I'm always in the thrift stores. You can find so many gems with the most ridiculous prices (fair and cheap). I've watched most of your thrifting videos and so many locations I haven't been to yet. I've been marking them on my go to list when I go next month.

[@Dragonrider1227]

I'm a simple man. I see Astro Boy, I click.

[@theartofikigai365]

I’m going straight to the whole playlist of thrift store videos lol also I wanna see how big the bag of stuff was 😂 I know for a fact I would of left with a whole suitcase full of items a suitcase with wheels! 🤣🤣 I’ll forever be in awe of how well the Japanese take care of everything it’s so appreciated and gives me so much hope for the world for so many reasons! ☺️

[@lauratippie5573]

You always make these videos so fun and exciting, and your enthusiasm is very infectious! Thanks for sharing with us, and bringing us along on your adventures. 😁

[@cal6243]

The fact that you can get a brand new in-box N64 for ~$50 is actually insane! I really hope to go into some of these stores at some point.

[@smallMarsh]

seeing you walk through these stores really makes me excited to eventually go to japan and just explore every isle of these stores

[@littleprincefox]

I love digging for treasure in these types of shops, and with the number of these types of shops in Japan, it's literally just a neverending adventure!

[@grafikpapst]

Oh, a new Thrift Store Video! I love these, especially with how well kept japanese second-hand wares tend to be.

[@TokyoLens]

I totally agree!

[@nickwort123]

Video game thrifting was one of the most fun parts of my last trip to Japan. Just amazing prices and condition pretty much everywhere

[@johnl6333]

I'm a fellow Canadian that's obsessed with Japan...lol. I recently discovered your channel and subscribed. I love your videos, as I'm an otaku retro nerd as well...lol. Canadian thrift stores are such garbage compared to Japanese ones...I'm so jealous. Both your suggestions for videos sound awesome. Thank you for the amazing content.

[@KevinSchmidt-sj2rk]

I always find myself having intense fun watching the thrift store videos. As you walk through the isles, I see something you passed, and scream 'NO GO BACK''. The intensity is like watching my favorite sporting team in competition. Well done and fun. Looking forward to the next thrift store video.

[@MaxW-er1hm]

What was it?

[@angie2point0]

So neat and orderly! Not like what I'm used to seeing in second-hand stores!

[@CooldownCentral]

not sure if ive ever said this, but your videos always feel oddly nostalgic. i think i just really enjoy YOU and your camera work and your ideas. its all just a great time so thank you for making the content you make its really nice. (and no its not nostalgic JUSt cuz its a thrift shop )

[@mayonaise000]

The items in here are so well preserved/refurbished it's astounding. These kind of videos make me want to spend an entire trip inside of these kinds of stores.

[@RansomReed]

The sheer amount of stuff in these shops is so overwhelming, I would definitely be spending a full day there. Being a musician, designer, game collector, and anime lover I would just have too much to look at and most likely be broke the second I stepped inside. Absolutely love these videos and the record collection in the studio, especially the Patlabor soundtrack!

[@michaelfotoshop]

This is one of the reason why Japan is so fun. Can’t wait til I am there in March. Thanks for showing, will visit those stores. Coming from Canada too 😊

[@hiro0verdrive]

I can't wait to go to Japan in 2024 and explore all the wondrous shops and places that you've shown us over time. Thanks for being such a huge inspiration and not to mention a source of de-stress

[@youarehired21]

Watching these thrift shops makes me think you’ll need to bring an extra bag with you… leave some room for all this stuff!

[@gr4veyardyuki]

Goodluck brother 🙏🏻

[@MatsuhitoWeela]

I love how broad yet specialized this shop is. I know all of the camera equipment probably sits at the top of your list but I really zeroed in on the records and the small cheap figurines. The figurines make great souvenirs for co-workers and friends since you can squeeze them into your luggage with no issue. I also spent some time researching record bars in Tokyo for a vinyl loving friend of mine recently. Also, Tokyo has some great thrift shops that are mainly geared towards clothing out towards Harajuku. We were able to find some really good deals.

[@oelsay4]

My favorite type of your videos! I personally love going to these random item stores here in the US, wish I could be there in Japan! Keep up the great content!

[@Wynnie.]

I'm surprised by how well-packaged these 2nd-hand goods are! Being a Transformers collector, i'm completely geeking out here! That Lego Optimus Prime!!

[@krayziejones]

I am a huge Transformers collector too with my collection starting with ones from the 80's all the way to now. I actually just built the new Lego Optimus Prime a couple of weeks ago.

[@hachi701]

To me Japanese second hand stores were all super overwhelming but fun at the same time. My favourite thing is how the quality is usually really great, like people actually take care of their stuff (or the stores only take and sell things with good condition). My favourites are thrift stores for clothes though haha

[@IKEMENOsakaman]

I love seeing thrift shop exploration videos by Tokyo Lens!

[@midwesternguy2260]

22:14 I would love to sit through a hour+ long video of that, I can't get enough of these Japan Thrift Shop vids!

[@lindastansbury2067]

I would go nuts in a place like that. I'd be there from the time they opened until they closed and never come up for air. Everything is so cool, clean and well organized, What a lucky guy you are to have so many places like this around. Thank you so much for showing us around.

[@Soupedupman]

Yes, to all the thrift stores. I love exploring pawn shops here in the U.S. and these stores just amaze me.

[@bobbyduckjoe516]

Norm, these are some of my favourite types of videos. When people in the States or Canada watch videos of Japan, we are given a video usually full of excitement, thrill, or the unusual because that is what makes for a good video; but just walking around a thrift store or a mall is a great reminder that there are a lot of people that do exactly the same things we do, so thank you for showing that. Also I absolutely love the G-Gundam Laserdisc at 11:23, and I would love to see a video about that girl and her "Survival Games," as I see the Japanese airsoft community come across my timelines every now and again and it boggles my mind to see just how into it they get.

[@midge007]

Thrift stores are so fun to be in! This one I bet I could get lost in there for a good two or three hours. Thanks for sharing this! I love coming on these little shop trips.

[@Assassin5745]

Hi Norm! Great video once again, I love the rhyming you did in the intro, despite the video's title not rhyming. Japanese Thrift stores are completely different to anything I've seen in other countries. There is so much niche and unique things that just make them so interesting to spend hours walking around, who knows what gems you might find!

[@deadkitsun6667]

Been going through all your videos and this was the first one I saw when it came out! Love to follow you on your adventures and can't wait for more videos, especially like these

[@AlarusOne]

Your enthusiasm is infectious. I love it!

[@nonholographic]

-That entire wall above the rocket shuttle sword is Kamen Rider merchandise (sword probably from kamen rider Fourze) -That lilac colored bot next to lego optimus is Galvatron from a japanese exclusive beast wars sequel anime called beast wars 2 (beast wars neo followed it) -The highway patrol car is autobot Prowl (not sure which version justifies the price, maybe masterpiece?) (perhaps you knew some or all of this but I was having a good time pointing them all out in the shot 😅)

[@adamtwigger8554]

I absolutely love when you do these videos!!! Going to spend half of my holiday looking for these treasure troves. You are the best 👌🏻

[@JDMRightHandDrive]

Norm, I think that is game disc for the N64 disc drive attachment that was available only in Japan. If you look under the bottom of your N64 there is a port attachment for the disc drive add on. Cool stuff at that shop. Great video!

[@zereimu]

I watch this channel every night, it's like my chill before bed time.

[@castawayoloman]

There needs to be more of these shops in the UK, I would actually enjoy shopping if there was one near me, but the best things we have are charity shops that pretty much only sell old people's clothes and bad board games

[@MandyDrex]

I love seeing the Japanese Catan board game in this vid! I honestly paused and started going through to see what all they had there. Thank you for another lovely video Norm! Hope your recovery is going well.

[@f31roger]

Thanks for posting videos like this. I have visited many times, but it's always awesome to get better perspective into Japanese culture and lifestyle. It also helps make aware of things we normal people might overlook because of only big name stores!

[@Loclassramen]

So much nostalgia! I could spend hours in a place like that.I hope you bought that Roshi!

[@dattmay]

Oh heck yes Norm! Ive got a long travel day today and you uploaded one of my favorite videos (more thrift stores!!) I'm absolutely interested in the longer video even if it's up on the Explore channel; these thrift stores are my weakness ♥️

[@hannahalyea6401]

I love these stores! I took my brother to Japan before COVID and we spend several hours alone in a store just like this.

[@celesinastarshine9658]

I love the look of this thrift stores, they are so much larger than the ones I'm used to and seem to have way better potential gems. Also would love to see japans "survival games"

[@desireethornton3250]

It's always interesting to see what they put in the glass cases at thrift store. Also the instruments looks great too. A survival game video would be so cool

[@budderbear]

They put a $33 Gameboy game behind glass on the 1st floor, but then left a $2300 acoustic guitar just out in the open on the second floor. Yes it was locked up, but someone could have still messed with it. Same with the tweed guitar that was $1700. Those should have been behind glass.

[@AudioDragon51]

Yay another shopping video. I love seen retro Japanese games and toys, along with some of the tips you bring up. I'll take note about distoring my hard drive after that story of someone going around trying to recover stuff from wipe used ones.

[@rysiekkolanko2324]

Thanks for the tour! We love the thrift store videos. Nice treat every once in a while

[@Hehfg]

About the part about a lot of the records being of western music; atleast here in sweden, during my parents time there was a big phenomena with artists who weren't really able to get a breakthrough here getting large amounts of popularity in japan and going there to play. There's a reason why 'Big in Japan' is an actual phrase used in the music industry.

[@LunaVolpeMedia]

I already love thrift shopping, a 5 story one sounds like a dream!

[@TheDrTwist]

Watching your Thrift Store videos are always exciting, The quality and quantity of Thrift stores in Japan is awesome, I absolutely love the experience of digging around for cool stuff and not always to purchase, even just to explore and discover old and unique things. so much fun

[@LordMcGray]

Yes, more thrift store videos pls! With a bit more attention or showing off the model kit section. I love Macross and Robotech models a lot, so it's always fun to see what cool kits there are!

[@gblargg]

What a well-curated thrift store. It's like a craft supplies store with so many small things so well organized.

[@ArchAngel149]

Thank you for showing what Japan thrift shops have to offer! It seems so so interesting. I'll have to visit one of these when I make my first trip to Japan!

[@juanpabloperezgomez4349]

Do a video on "survival games", for sure! I've always been really curious about Japan's obsession with Airsoft, and would be really interested to see how the scene is from the inside.

[@personalcontrasts73]

When I hear “survival game” and Japan I get goosebumps 🤣 (but I definitely wanna see a video of Norm in a survival game hehehe)

[@juanpabloperezgomez4349]

@@personalcontrasts73 As long as nobody wears explosive collars... :p

[@personalcontrasts73]

@@juanpabloperezgomez4349 hahahah luv when people get references.

[@HiiImChris]

Thank you for making this video. I actually found it really enjoyable to go through the shop with you, I also hope it helps their business out a bit with tourism open again. I really miss the physical experience of going out to shops like that in the 90s, obviously the u.s has had a powerful shift towards commercialism and online shopping now, which is a bit depressing and removes the experience and fun of going in person and finding gems

[@toreysaan]

I just moved back to CA and discovered “Book Off” and “Eco Town” which I guess are the US versions. They are so legit, so clean and organized, and so Nihonjin. Go to Japan but if ur in ca and wherever these are located, GO!

[@NerdyLaundry]

I LOVE these thrift store videos. I always have to send them to my sisters. I could definitely get lost in here for a few hours

[@MaiHand]

I love how you can always find all the old consoles in the packaging or atleast in good shape in Japan, its paradise for retro :>! great video again!

[@MaiHand]

Also survival games yes! make it Battle Royal, invite Abroad, Pete all of them last person standing!

[@lauraboanas7817]

Thrift stores in Japan have so much cool stuff! Also.. watching your thrift store videos giving me gift ideas 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@vileindividual]

When I was travelling all over Japan I made sure to visit a book/hard/hobby off in every city because you never know what cool stuff you're gonna find. Had a lot of success finding neat things in Okinawan thrift stores actually, surprisingly a lot of rare games that were far cheaper than what I found in places like Fukuoka or Nagasaki

[@chrislessard975]

Going into stores like this will be an afternoon treat for me. I may do so on my first day there while my family is resting due to the jet lag

[@AsheCraftingCorner]

I freaking LOVE these Thrift shop vids so much

[@kurtisdowns5156]

Man, I would love to just spend a day in a place like that. There's a pretty huge thrift store not too far from me called Lost Eras, and that one can be pretty fun to explore, because they have a huge main floor and then an equally big basement that just feels like something out of a horror movie. This one, though, is so much more organized. Lost Eras, you can find stacks of stuff that looks like it hasn't been touched in a decade. Great stuff, as usual! Thanks.

[@TheOneWifNoUsername]

I love that Rei Hino was in the thumbnail. She is one of my favorites. I love these thrift store videos!😊

[@DividedZone]

Oh man, going to these thrift shops is a DREAM for me. I've be stuck in there all day and never be able to leave! And the floppy disks are from the Famicom Disk System!

[@sydneypeterson6496]

This is amazing, thrift stores are some of my favorite places to go!!!!!!🤩

[@CMW2020]

I can't wait to explore these stores when I visit. My husband will no doubt leave this place with a suitcase full of tech and games. He LOVES old retro games!

[@sasuke1243]

Yay more thrift store shopping!!! Gonna sit back and see what weird stuff i see in the background

[@Dan_Mirai]

I always enjoy these videos Norm. I really gotta spend a day and see an awesome place like this myself.

[@kali8088]

Yes please norm, more coverage on airsoft if possible, I'm a huge fan of airsoft and plan on doing alot of airsoft shopping when I go to Japan next year!

[@MrScreer]

I love these massive Thrift Shops, so many hidden treasures!

[@whatthehellcat]

i think i’ve just about rewatched all of your thrift store videos again, they never get old!! i grew up with the N64 and it’s so awesome to see them in such great condition. and pokémon?! right to the heart! speaking of pokémon, i dropped you a DM on discord about some pokémon! i’ll definitely be heading to this shop when i’m in japan. thrift shops are always so much fun to rummage through!

[@RobertDWilson81]

Love these thrift store videos. Especially when you come across vintage TMNT merch!

[@thevectorchef]

Awesome video as always ! Thrift stores in Japan have more variety than what we have here in the America. The Famicon floppy disk was quite interesting. I recalled that there's a reader that mounts on the Famicon if I recall. I would be taking my time with each floor just like you were doing.

[@Embarrassed_Mess_]

It’s so fun to see what you can find in thrift stores! The level of organization and the condition of the items is impressive too! Completely unlike any theist store I’ve ever been in 😂

[@slowlypoorly]

This was so visually stimulating, I'm pretty sure my dreams are going to be effected. I look forward to it. Thank you for sharing!

[@kungfool69]

i absolutely love seeing this kind of content. I can't wait to get back and raid those stores for camera accessories!!!! Thanks Norm!

[@icepriestess]

Most videos go live in the middle of the night for me, but here now snd excited to watch

[@dbl0fluff]

Absolutely would love to see more of these stores.

[@gep6191]

I’m new to your channel, but man have I been loving it. I grew up in Japan and left my final year of high school. I’ve been back once, but still missing it everyday. I’ve had a chance to visit a hard off on my last visit and they are amazing. I didn’t get to spend much time at it since my wife did not same interests! Lol! Gonna go big on my trip this year! Thanks for the video and keep ‘‘em coming!

[@cjlee6782]

I love these thrift store videos. I have heard a little about the air soft scene in Japan, we definitely need a video.

[@The_Foil]

I love this thrift shop videos so much, my day just got better!

[@Takoto]

I always thought the second-hand shops here in the UK were fairly well organized and laid out but dang this one so neat and the prices on the old game consoles is... extremely tempting if I ever go to one. And the Famicom Disc System games! I've always wanted to try one. The "Junk" floor seems like a place I could easily spend hours in...