JAPAN MUST BUY BRANDS TO CHECK OUT

[@healiaquastar]

My friend and I are going this summer...I haven't been shopping in-person in a while lol so this was really helpful! And you have such a soothing speaking voice Would you also consider making a video about your favorite fragrances (candles, incense, perfume, etc) if that's your cup of tea? I feel like you'd do a good job presenting them :)

[@gorillasinheels]

Thank you so much! 🥰 I’m already feeling second hand excitement for your summer trip to Japan! 😊😊 and thanks so much for the suggestion on fragrances, let me add it to my list! I usually stick to just a few brands/ scents once I know what works well for me. Really happy to share them with you all! 🤗

[@kwansamantha]

So informative!! Will definitely check out these shops the next time I'm in Japan :) Thank you for sharing!

[@gorillasinheels]

Thank you 😊🙏

[@annepainter8164]

Good video. I can tell you produce these videos as your passion. Love how you share every item with such details.

[@gorillasinheels]

Thank you so much 😊🙏

[@celestineong-lq6ui]

Helpful tips on what to check out when I head to Japan. Thanks!

[@gorillasinheels]

Enjoy your trip! Welcome!

[@ednasalinas5568]

I just returned from Japan last week. I wish I saw this when I was there. I will keep the notes until next trip.

[@gorillasinheels]

Hope you had a good trip! Save these places for your next trip there! 🤗☺️

[@nicolayem7353]

I've just discovered your channel and I absolutely love your Japan series. You have such good taste, and I love all the products you recommend - some of which I already use but I'm also discovering many new things through your channel. Please continue to make videos - they provide excellent information and your presentation is concise and clear - Bravo!

[@gorillasinheels]

Thank you so much 😊 I’m so happy to hear. Looking forward to sharing more about what I usually shop for from Japan and around the world 🥰 thank you for watching and being here!

[@KM-fk1jn]

I love this topic, am always trying to figure out the best things to buy when I travel. Thanks!

[@gorillasinheels]

Thank you! 🤗🤗 likewise for me!

[@Aurora-sl3kk]

Hi! Glad to have found your channel! We’ll be going to Japan this coming spring and i’ll be checking out 2nd hand stores for luxury handbags. Can you recommend some stores or maybe even make a video? Thank you!

[@gorillasinheels]

Thank you so much 😊😊 I actually have done a full video on all the second hand luxury shops I visited and commentary on them! You can look for the “Secondhand luxury handbag shops in Japan” video on my page. I’ve also linked it in my description box. ☺️

[@Twertyuu]

Onitsuka has a pretty good marketing strategy for highlighting the japan made versions from the SEA made ones. But it also highlights that they know their SEA made ones are not as well made.

[@gorillasinheels]

Thanks for sharing! Yes they definitely highlight their Nippon made ones are alot more well made and embeds the quality of Japanese craftsmanship. I have to say the SEA made ones are really comfortable too (for the ones I’ve tried) 😊😊

[@02leda]

@@gorillasinheelswhich onitsuka white sneakers style were you wearing/recommend?

[@gorillasinheels]

I believe it’s the older version of onitsuka lawnship. They do tweaks to it every few years.

[@02leda]

@@gorillasinheels I figured they were the lawnship but they have multiple versions out now and I was eyeing the 3.0 version, and yours didn’t look like it. Thank you for answering!

[@gorillasinheels]

You are welcome! I hope you find your perfect pair 😊😊

[@kohakuhunter]

Ugh wish I could have seen this video when I was in Japan a couple weeks ago!

[@gorillasinheels]

Save these ideas for the next trip! 😊😊🙏

[@softballer71]

Amazing recommendations! I am going to Japan soon and have been checking out several videos... Yours is by far the most informative for my needs and you have such a peaceful voice. I'm so excited to check out these brands... Might need to buy some extra luggage for the trip home!

[@gorillasinheels]

Thank you so much!! 😘😘 have fun shopping and filling that luggage!

[@floppy1437]

I bought 2 vintage burberry ladies blazers. Confirmed genuine - they were like US60 each.

[@gorillasinheels]

Thanks awesome! What a steal 😊😊 thank you for sharing!

[@alyssatay2290]

Hi G! Very happy to see your videos! Please make more videos about Japan~ I'm going in a couple of weeks and find your tips very, very useful! Keep up the good content :)

[@gorillasinheels]

Hey! So good to hear from you and hope you are doing well! 🤗☺️ reading your comment made me smile! Yes more videos of Japan coming up :) have a very great trip there and happy shopping!

[@thesunsidehousecatherine]

So many good goodie recommendation!!! Will definitely need to watch it again before I go to Japan for holiday in the future! The odette e odile shoes look amazing btw!! The double strap one reminded me of aquazurra we bought!

[@gorillasinheels]

Hehe thank you!! 🥰🥰🥰 odette e odile is indeed amazing!! You must check it out when you’re next there! 🧡

[@chrisdu4107]

Thank you for the videos you have done. I've watched them and not in order lol. I was wondering if you have or can make a video on how you pack delicate items in luggage. I am interested in the porcelain bowls but it's scary to pack it and bring it home!

[@gorillasinheels]

Thank you so much for watching them :) The trick is to make sure they are packed very very tightly so that they do not shake with movement. The best way is to use string /rubberband to tie around the stacked bowls and plates, put it in a box, and fill it bubble wrap & rolled clothes. If not, what I have done is to wrap them tightly together put lots of bubble wrap around (the shop can help to do that) and wrap them with towels. I try to hand carry them as much as I can.

[@EVL-xj5vc]

Thanks for sharing these tips. I personally find japan-made anything of good quality. I bought heels from an outlet store, not cheap USD$100-$150 but I can practically run in them! And I love their kitchenware too. I don’t care about how heavy they are I just bring them back lol! I’ll check out the tiger onitsuka next time 😊

[@gorillasinheels]

Indeed! They really take pride in whatever they make/ do and I do find the quality amazing as well. Yes yes yes to shoes and kitchenware 😊😊 I do the same too. Yes tell me if you like onitsukas when you visit the next time 😊

[@meesuji]

Great video! What style of the Onitsuka white sneakers did you buy?

[@gorillasinheels]

Thank you 🤗🙏 it’s the old version of Onitsuka lawnship.

[@livejoyfully]

I love your selection of goodies btw! Def makes me want to visit Japan!

[@gorillasinheels]

Thank you! 🥰🥰

[@shedrewapicture]

Incredible recommendations ❤ thank you!

[@gorillasinheels]

Thank you and it’s my pleasure! 🥰🙏

[@gentleman2410]

Very helpful❤

[@gorillasinheels]

Thank you 🙏🤗

[@malsetsfire]

Thank you for such an informative video! Would you mind sharing the style name of the Onitsuka Tiger shoes that you love for traveling? I am currently in Japan on vacation and would love to pick them up!!

[@gorillasinheels]

Hi there! I think mine is the Onitsuka lawnship (the older version). You can check it in stores and try it out! Let me know what you think if you do manage to try it! Have a wonderful trip in Japan! 🥰

[@malsetsfire]

@@gorillasinheels I ended up getting a slightly different style based on recommendation from the shop employee (Mexico style), and they are wonderful and comfy and perfect! Thank you so much for this video. I would have never been able to experience this brand otherwise. ❤️❤️❤️

[@gorillasinheels]

The Mexico styled ones are classic to onitsuka, what a good choice! Thank you for sharing your purchase, I’m so glad you got the shoes! 🤗🤗❤️

[@uglenlim]

Spot on recommendations for Japan! My favourites are the first and last suggestions! Makes me wanna go Japan again.

[@gorillasinheels]

Thank you! Time for another trip 😁😁

[@deux26]

The shoes in your thumbnail picture that is pointed with 2 straps, are they from Odette e Odile? looks really nice and are they flats? Thank you.

[@gorillasinheels]

Yes they are from odette e odile and they are flats 😊😊

[@livejoyfully]

I need to get those white sneakers!!!

[@gorillasinheels]

I highly recommend them! They are not chunky and are really sleek and comfortable ☺️☺️☺️

[@Ciaseea]

Great recommendations!

[@gorillasinheels]

Thank you so much! ☺️🙏🥰

[@gaolga_mx]

I love GU, I have visited each time I go to Japan and I almost always get something there 😅

[@gorillasinheels]

Yes! Thank you for sharing! 🥰🥰

[@sarcasticsuz1483]

Great video.❤

[@gorillasinheels]

Thank you so much :)

[@dhz109]

Thanks for these recommendations!! I always love shoes so yes every time I went to Japan (almost every year from 2012 till Covid 😂) I will try to buy shoes especially boots. I have my onitsuka slip-on for 6years now, bought at shibuya, mine was SEA made too, but I love it so much that ever since I had mine, I rarely went out with sandals even when I visit my friend house which 10 minutes ride 😂 it still thrives till this day and hopefully for a couple more years. I want to buy the Japan made one but the price was quite high for me that time, like 3x than the SEA one. Onitsuka really fit like a socks in my feet but that’s actually the problem, the sole was very thin for a long walk so I won’t wear it for a trip that require a lot of walking everyday. And it was very slippery too especially when walking in the rain at the sidewalks in japan (or is it due to how I walk?lol). That odette seems nice can’t wait to gotojapan again…

[@gorillasinheels]

Thank you so much for sharing! Yes I feel the SEA made ones are good enough too 🤗 I’ve heard some comments that they aren’t really for heavy duty walking (>20k steps a day) but so far I’ve had to issues! Yes do check out odette and I hope you have some nice finds the next time you visit Japan! 😊

[@felzebub1762]

Yessss I bought my ojami cushions ftom Kyoto n it's worth it!!!! Ps. The name of the shop is Takaoka ya has 100 yrs plus of experience of making these cushions. They do shipping, expensive but well, i still think it is worth it!!!

[@gorillasinheels]

Awesome!! Thank you for sharing! Takaoka looks amazing 🤩🤩 they have such a wide variety of products as well! we bought ours from Kyoto platz which has also been operating for the last 100 years! I have to agree with you, they are so worth it! 😍😍🥰

[@felzebub1762]

@@gorillasinheels thanks, will check out Platz next time. But really, try to get your hands on Ojami, it's a unique cushion, we mainly use it as back support, hand or head rest. You can sit on it too on a rug or something. Happy lounging!

[@gorillasinheels]

Thank you so much! Yes I love how sculptural it looks, and like you said it probably gives good support. I will definitely order from takaoka one day! 🙏🙏☺️

[@DolnaEugenio-nl8so]

I bought Haruta leather shoes last March.

[@gorillasinheels]

Thank you for sharing! ☺️

[@Trssabraham]

I recently saw your video.. already being your subscriber..

[@gorillasinheels]

Thank you so much! ☺️🙏

[@rrodirrac5477]

Hoping that they have bigger shoe sizes.

[@gorillasinheels]

Yes good point! For women’s they were up to JP 25-26. (UK 6-7)

[@ilona2526]

Thank you for this video! Could you advise online grocery shipping with delivery within Japan or Kanagawa, for English speaking. Thank you!

[@gorillasinheels]

Thanks for watching! I’m sorry I’m able to give recommendations/ advice as I’m not familiar with online grocery shopping within Japan. 🙏

[@Duhduh78]

May I ask the name of the secondhand shop?

[@gorillasinheels]

Hello :) expand the description box, I’ve put all the details and addresses in there!

[@neelukampani6548]

Hi!!! How much was the black n white tweed jacket for which you are wearing in the picture? Also, where did you get the golden sleek necklace from. Please let me know as i have to go to Japan in June. You haven't mentioned the price of the shoes though.

[@gorillasinheels]

Hi there! I got my jacket for about 170 USD. The shoes range from about 100-200 USD, they go on sales at the end of every season. My necklace is from Chanel’s coco crush collection ☺️☺️ hope you have a safe and great trip in Japan!

[@midlifemom5829]

Are the boots more slim calf and shorter shaft? US are too big n tall for me. I have 14.5" calf circumference and 14" shaft height

[@gorillasinheels]

Hi there :) yes I find that the boots are definitely slimmer. In terms of how tall/ short the shafts are, you can check out the pictures in my video when I wore them, I am about 1.6m for reference. (5.2 - 5.3 feet) 😊🙏 hope this helps!

[@JM112475]

Hi New Subscriber here from Australia😊 im going in Japan in Dec. Can I please get the name of the shop where you buy the burberry scarf? Thank you 😊😊

[@gorillasinheels]

Hi there! Welcome to the channel, it’s great to have you here ☺️ yes I’ve left the name and address of the shop in the description box (let me know if you can’t find it). I cannot be 100% sure of the address as I threw the receipt away! But feel free to check it out if you’re in the omotesando area, there are lots of second hand / thrift shops around there. Hope you have a lovely trip to Japan later in the year! ☺️☺️

[@JM112475]

​@@gorillasinheels found it thank you again 😊 I never been to Japan so I'm nervous 😅 have a winderful day😊

[@gorillasinheels]

Hoping that you will have a wonderful and relaxing time! Enjoy the delicious food and shopping ☺️☺️ have a great week ahead too! 🤗

[@carrollat3125]

Im interested to know the address too! Is it the Framingo Omotesando?

[@gorillasinheels]

I THINK that’s the one based on my Google maps search. I forgot to pin down the exact location when I was there the last time. But I will definitely check it out when I’m back in Japan next. You can walk around omotesando as there are a few second hand clothing shops there. Hope this helps! 😊😊

[@sushisushi_915]

thanks but they pronounce GU as JiYu not goo, Jiyu comes from chinese characters "自由" JiYou, Kanji in japan, it means freedom,

[@gorillasinheels]

Thank you so much for sharing ☺️🙏🙏 learnt something new today

[@ponomarenkoiryna7634]

I saw Onitsuka shop in London, UK last year, but never bought anything. Went to Japan in April and grabbed 3 pairs! Absolutely love them! Didn’t know though that only some of them are actually produced in Japan. I wonder how to figure it out now where my 3 pairs were produced, will have to search for more info. Great video, thank you so much!

[@gorillasinheels]

Hurray! You can actually look at the tag on the inner flap where it says which country the shoes are made in. The more “suede” looking ones are usually from Japan. Welcome and thanks so much for watching! ☺️☺️

[@daphne9788]

hi just wondering are you a singaporean living in osaka???

[@gorillasinheels]

Hi there! I am a tourist visiting japan 😊 it’s a country which I find myself visiting pretty often!

[@chillwithmari]

are you Japanese?? I've been enjoying your JP related videos!!

[@gorillasinheels]

Thank you so much, means a lot to me that you enjoy the videos! 🙏 no I am not but Japan is a country I love visiting and have visited multiple times over the years ☺️

[@yoon9521]

GU is pronounced Gee-you. It means jiyuu 自由 (freedom)

[@gorillasinheels]

Thank you! I learnt something new ☺️

[@krissy3377]

Can you shopping online thanks

[@gorillasinheels]

You can only get the more well known brands online (Onitsuka, Porter), but the prices are definitely much higher than if you were to buy them in Japan. You get to enjoy 7 percent tax free too if you buy it there.

[@SoNick25]

It's pronounced G U as in the alphabet no goo

[@gorillasinheels]

Thank you for letting me know 🙏😊

[@SoNick25]

@@gorillasinheels sure anytime. Love your channel

[@gorillasinheels]

Thank you so much 😊

[@cereal0327]

Very comprehensive explanations. I would suggest to keep your hands movement less.

[@gorillasinheels]

Thanks Claire 🙏

[@8989shopper]

Your not pronouncing Burberry right 😅

[@mcnersnt]

who gives af

[@8989shopper]

@@mcnersnt its true though. If no one tells her then how will she learn and better herself

[@cherriesonapples]

@@8989shopper and you're not spelling right either. it's "you're" not "your". so i guess no one is perfect.

[@mariloubautista4170]

I don’t see anything wrong with the way she pronounced Burberry. So what is the correct pronunciation. No need for that emoji. Looks more like an insult. This lady has so much class I could tell.

[@mariloubautista4170]

Well using someone’s hand a lot is more like a habit that the person is not even aware that she’s doing it. I am not affected by it cause it’s the content that I am interested with. She speaks with very calming voice. I learn a lot from vlogs. Very different from others. She seems to be so humble even though she’s definitely financially well off.

[@Myriel67]

Well, not going to happen!!! All Japanese shoes are too big for me. I have small thin elegant feet. And clothes 😰😫doesn’t fit on my European body. And i have only 154cm!!!

[@gorillasinheels]

Ahh!! Thanks for sharing! I’m quite sure some stores have sizes for really petite frames, though you’re right, it may be a search. You might have to check out different stores to find one that fits! For clothing, I will be positing a video of clothing brands from South East Asia/ Singapore soon, they cater for petite sizes so keep a watch out for it! 😊😊