Thrift With Me in Japan | Koenji Shopping Guide

Come thrift with me in Tokyo, with a little shopping vlog where we check out all the best places to shop second hand, vintage and luxury clothing for affordable prices in Koenji, one of the best known thrifting areas.
Full list of all the stores, cafes and more visited:
www.thatch.co/guide/rtdg6x9tp...
I wanted to create a guide for the best places to shop in Koenji for thrift shopping, as well as still having it a little bit of a cute Tokyo vlog (where else am I going to share the super cute cafes?) so I hope you like this style of shopping travel vlog!
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[@Hannah-zz7kc]

As an American, I’ve never heard the term “Americore” and it made me giggle.

[@LucyLivinYT]

I believe British and French core are also their own things but there is this really strong interest in like "American" style stuff in Japan, it's a whole thing of its own hahaha 😭

[@CBoboRun]

Gosh, I wish there were these sorts of vintage stores where I live 😫

[@LarrietDarling]

That pink and blue striped blazer in the little pastel boutique was amazing.

[@bridget9920]

omg those Kiki stores and the happy birthday to you store are so cute! That strawberry kiss shirt was adorable too ❤

[@marikotrue3488]

I am enjoying all these Japan videos. Such a wonderful place to vacation to view treasures and buy some treasures. I have gotten into the habit of searching online thrift stores, but I do miss the "thrill of the hunt" in person.

[@rikidavis6563]

I wouldve snatched those cursed nike tabi shoes so fast

[@LucyLivinYT]

ngl if they were my size I would have too they're so slay 😩💗

[@liss2503]

Very interesting video. I know if I ever make it there nothing will fit me but I did love the jewelry and bag selections. Thank you for bringing us along. 💜

[@HelloCaitieO]

This is so fun! Also, the map seems so helpful!!

[@LucyLivinYT]

Ahhh I hope you enjoyed! And I'm glad you think so with the map 🥲💕

[@lr5697]

I LOVED this vlog!!! More like this please 💗💗💗💗💗

[@pattyblom]

Thanks for showing, definetly saving this for future reference 🤩

[@missnikkiparker3112]

Amazing video Lucy!! writing all these down for my next trip! so excited for this content! that white printed t was so cute!!!

[@Evilfuzzl224]

That Hello Titty shirt made me snort laugh 😅😂 i had to go back and make sure i saw that correctly 😅

[@maris1883]

you are such a sweetheart, loved the video!!!!!!!!! i gasped SO many times with the pieces you found (omg THIS ONE 7:11 ), just wish i could teleport and get them haha ˚ ༘♡ ⋆｡˚

[@boyetguerrero6167]

I love your vlog

[@pink_li]

omg that happy birthday to you store seems like a dream

[@LucyLivinYT]

It was so sweet and lovely!!! super cute 😭🌸💕

[@N_0968]

Eee, what fun! ❤

[@LucyLivinYT]

Hope you enjoy 🥺💕💗💖

[@N_0968]

@@LucyLivinYT I certainly did! 💖

[@moonfairy95]

Omg i wsnted to see the upcycled denim skirt haha Literally like the perfect say with thrifting all day long haha ☺️

[@LucyLivinYT]

I showed a lil clip in my last video 'what I got in Japan' hehehe it's the cutest, can't wait til it warms up here again!! and yes like such a good day 😩😭💗

[@teddytravelsJP]

aaa i cant wait to go back to japan🥲

[@Jennifer_MB]

oooohhh love!!!

[@badlittlebliim]

You had me at the electric boogaloo reference 😂

[@littlestcuttlefish]

I just moved to Wisconsin and i want that sheep sweatshirt so bad

[@Nisie6]

Hello! Going to Japan soon and still doing some research. Do you remember the average price of the Burberry trench coats? Thanks!

[@blue_anime_cat2526]

Happy you had so much fun my rat-queen❤. One question: What about the sizing in those 2nd-hand-stores? Just xs and s i fear?😢 Therefore also men are stylish in Japan....so maybe some items from the men-section are an option too? Furry cuddles from Vienna/Austria/Europe😻🐾meow💕

[@LucyLivinYT]

Tbh I didn't look extensively but there's so much there it's pretty varied! Plus it depends on your style, a lot of Japanese brands have really oversized silhouettes so it just depends on how you like things to fit! And yes I probably would have had some success with men's sneakers etc if I'd spent more time looking hehe 🥰 Thanks so much for watching and your sweet comments my cat queen 🫡💗💕

[@blue_anime_cat2526]

@@LucyLivinYT awwww thank you so much! You're just pure sugar!😻🐾😻🍪🍩🍫 I love your videos and due to the time difference i often have the chance to see them very short after uploading what is a sure bet for a freshly baked Munch-crunch happy time!💕meow🐾

[@lz738]

One difference between thrift stores in Japan and Korea vs in the US, Canada, and Australia (those are the only ones I've been to) is that in the Western countries/Australia, thrift stores are charity shops and sales are donated to support a charity. Whereas, in Japan and Korea, almost all the so-called thrift stores are actually resale shops and are for-profit businesses. (They are more like vintage and antique stores in the US.) Therefore, as a regular, for-profit business, you would expect that the prices would be higher in the Japanese and Korean resale shops than in the charity/thrift/op shops that people living in English-speaking countries are used to.

[@robotrobbohya]

First! Like it's 2008

[@gastongream3892]

❗ P R O M O S M

[@kaninnee7118]

Makes me sad to see so much American/european stuff… kinda feel like I missed my opportunity to see more authentic Japan rather than it becoming so Americanized fashion wise.

[@littlestcuttlefish]

I just moved to Wisconsin and i want that sheep sweatshirt so bad

[@LucyLivinYT]

omg I want that sweatshirt for you so bad how cute 😭😭😭💕