Inside Kyoto Japan's BEST Thrift Stores!

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Today we are exploring the best thrift stores that Kyoto Japan has to offer!! (THRIFT HAUL: • I Went Shopping at The... ) Contrasting a small-but-amazing shop, with one of the biggest second hand stores that the city has to offer!!
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[@TokyoLens]

Get The Exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ nordvpn.com/tokyolens Risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee! Excited to be back in Kyoto!! Summer is here and the adventures are underway!! *CAME BACK FOR AN EPIC THRIFTING FOLLOW UP!!* kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWWnknisnriIhtk Thank you all and see you real soon!

[@jabrow7135]

They should offer a code for people that already use the service as a reward for loyalty to the product, don’t you think.

[@Marshall_1990]

I think the cd device for music 🎧 is designed for music 🎧 or DVD player for PC but looks like old

[@dianechaniewski293]

Norm, have you ever thought of doing an amazon wishlist so supporters can gift you things you'd like to do for an upcoming video? Camping gear or specific things for your apartment or for video content? I would totally be up for pitching in for something like that? (I know you're really humble so it'd probably sounds like to you "hey...buy me stuff if you want" and you're definitely not like that...but I thought it'd be an option! ;-) )

[@ralphsunico116]

@@jabrow7135 One man's trash is another man's treasure...

[@asunachan9999]

luv the tour. tnx! ♥️😊🇵🇭

[@WitchiePooCat]

Oh my goodness Norm, my auntie had that carved table! She spent many years living in Asia and that table was one of the items she brought home to Scotland with her in the 70's! Hers had a glass top and also little shaped tables / stools that slotted in between the table legs for storage. They had the same carvings on the legs as the big table. Aww, that's brought back so many memories Norm, thank you so much! I've not seen the table in over 30 years so I may have shed a wee tear when I saw it in the video. Happy, happy memories :)

[@TokyoLens]

That’s so amazing! I’m genuinely incredibly happy that you shared this! Thank you so much~

[@Yuubari]

My grandfather had a table like that as well, it was much darker wood. and had chairs that matched it and would sit under it when not in use. also had glass on the top over the carving.

[@WitchiePooCat]

@@Yuubari wow, it really is a small world!

[@TheEncouragementKid]

aww that's beautiful!

[@jbucata]

That table didn't seem especially usable as-is, and now it makes sense... it's missing the glass top. Wonder how hard it would be to find a replacement or get somebody to make one...

[@talanigreywolf7110]

As a manager of a thrift store, I can appreciate why some of the cooler items would be priced in the lower range (this is the short answer). When you have an item that will be handled more than some others, it's best to price it to sell rather than risk it being damaged if it stays too long.

[@TokyoLens]

That’s awesome Thank you for sharing that!!

[@pinkisflammable]

I love thrift stores! It’s a constant chorus of “what’s this? I need it!” Just last week I had to talk myself out of buying a lamp made from an old prosthetic leg. The prices in that first shop are awesome too!

[@drbeanut]

LOL like in a chiristmas story!

[@bitfreakazoid]

Had to look up this Casio FD-10. Turns out it is an attachment for a camera called the Casio QV-10, which is actual the first ever digital camera with an LCD screen. This FD-10 allowed you to directly copy the pictures onto a 3.5" floppy disk.

[@abooogeek]

Wow, imagine the compression rate of these videos, or maybe a video with a small resolution and no longer than a Vine clip, to fit into that floppy drive. Such bizarre but so cool oddware stuff :).

[@Blackadder75]

There is a youtuber that loves old cameras, cathode ray dude

[@kaheakruse4310]

At 0:28 is a zen garden used indoors by people who don’t have the yard space to set one up outside. It is also used by older people who find it harder and harder to perform the necessary upkeep that goes along with an outside zen garde. It helps with meditation, to release anxiety, and promote a sense of calm and focus, especially if you have a stress filled life. One of my mother’s “friends” had one at his parents house that I would play with when I was younger. Haven’t seen one in over 30 years, awesome find!

[@rachelcookie321]

When I saw it, the first thing it reminded me of was a tabletop zen garden. Like business men buy for their desk but never use. So I was on the right track, it’s just a bigger version.

[@batoyskiworld5377]

21:34 This is where my interest starts to pique..as a robot collector, Japan really is my heaven on earth..that's also the reason why I go to Japanese surplus/thrift shops here in my country..I do hope I can go to Japan one day..thanks for this! Always enjoying your videos! 😄

[@KamrunNagla]

Oooo thrifting and looking around for random cool things is so much fun and seeing as Im hoping to travel to japan later this year, this video couldn’t have come at a better time. Thank you Norm!!

[@TokyoLens]

It’s like a little treasure hunt

[@dianechaniewski293]

I absolutely LOVE thrift stores, so this was so fun to watch!! Thanks Norm! No matter what kind of content you create, it's always spectacular!!

[@tiendang4440]

Seeing all the collectable stuff like Power Rangers (or "Super Sentai", if most Japanese people likely prefer), Dragon Ball, Pokemon, etc., made me wanted to go to Japan and see some amazing things in these nice-and-clean thrift shops.

[@cutsleeve117]

Seeing all the Toku stuff reignited the urge to fly out there on a whim, and spend a massive amount of time just sitting there browsing. I mean just look at Engine-Oh that Norm picked up!

[@Livvylovesbuunies123]

Thank you so much for making such amazing videos. I've been learning Japanese and love learning about the culture too. Your videos show so many things I would never have thought about like these Japanese thrift stores. Super cool!

[@dattmay]

Norm, you always know the way to my heart with these thrifting videos. The mom and pop store probably has SO many unique things in it if you have the time to sift through. But, as always, my love for Book Off shines through and that Super Bazaar is truly massive like you said. I’d lose an entire afternoon in there 😍

[@w1122kkw]

This is so cool to watch. While growing up, my mom used to frequent thrift stores all across the US and even overseas in Germany (and Europe) so it's fun to see what different countries have in their thrift stores :)

[@Mercuryscomet25]

Plenty of nostalgia in this vid! I love shops like these because they contain a veritable treasure trove of memories and curious objects!

[@StrawberryRaine]

Your other thrift store video is how I found your channel, so seeing you do it again was a lot of fun! Japan has insane thrift stores, would love to visit them someday! (And hopefully soon with the borders finally opening back up!)

[@NININPININ]

Appreciation for all your Japanese content. They inspire a life long fascination with all things Japanese, past present and future. I was on the edge of my seat trying to see the electronic music equipment, synthesizers, drum machines, effects etc, but you dashed by them too quickly, lol. I’ll have to go see for myself one day. Thanks again.

[@scaleddragon143]

I love shopping at thrift stores so much!! You'll always find interesting items and it's just mind blowing how cheap it is!

[@Laura_Darkspear]

I LOVE these thrift store visits! Please do more! 😃👏 Amazing what you find in there!

[@MarshaIIs]

I absolutely ADORE thrift stores! I find that whenever i want something niche and antique, searching online for said item is always way more expensive than going to a thrift store and hoping they have something similar

[@fnorazril]

What a fantastic place to treasure hunt for things. I'm always amazed at the things you can find in a thrift store.

[@jedduy8144]

You're getting *me* excited for Kyoto, Norm 😮 Thank you!

[@dean43669]

I literally could spend all day just going through that thrift shop! Thanks for sharing! 😄👍

[@JanineAnita]

I love these thrift store videos and it seems Japan has some amazing ones. If I ever go back to Japan I think I will visit the thrift stores for gifts to take home as they will be far nicer presents than the usual tourist stuff.

[@TDAEON]

This was fun to do "together"! I am just in awe at how well organized the second shop is. I think I would need to camp out inside the store for a few days just to take it all in. Thanks for sharing!! Xx

[@itsdioandn]

Whenever I'm in Japan, I always visit thrift stores for CDs, Books and Toys. Most of my current collection come from those shops, and I love it so much! Plus they're so informative about the state of the thrift items.

[@frankfrankie888]

can you share a spesific what part of japan ? this video is kyoto right and I amazed already

[@itsdioandn]

@@frankfrankie888 I usually just look for Book Off/Hobby Off in the well known areas. Because I also look for Sentai Robots, I used to visit a shop called Jungle

[@thekiller131]

What a fun video! I've visited many a Book Off but it was really neat seeing the mom & pop thrift shop. There were some amazing finds there

[@TokyoLens]

Really was!!

[@davidgodfrey1815]

Great fun, thank you for taking us along. I spend an hour looking at the cameras and electronics

[@pydepyper]

So excited for a thrift store video! it's amazing what you can find if you're willing to sift through. 😁

[@TokyoLens]

So much sifting!!

[@darinschneider8192]

I LOVE your thrift store videos!! My wife and I are sitting here watching this video and discussing that we need to figure out how to ship things home 🤣

[@TrucNguyen-xb9rd]

This guy is one of my favorite youtubers. He always makes fire videos, and i love his thrift shop videos. Thanks for the videos !!!

[@gabbafly]

I love these! It's always been a dream of mine to visit Thrifts in Japan, since I already love doing so where i live and everywhere ! visit, thank you for this! I've been going through all your list of thrift endeavors, again, thanks!

[@luckylucson]

When I eventually go to Japan (when they fully open up and all that) I definitely want to spend a good chunk of time browsing thrift stores! I'm really into retro gadgets & old video game consoles. But in general there always seems to be random cool stuff everywhere. Thanks for sharing :)

[@indysaur]

Never stop nerding out over toys! :3

[@TokyoLens]

Hahaha

[@Fix3rJ0e]

I just love how genuinely excited you got over the NERF stuff and toys there. There is nothing wrong with that.

[@dannivizion]

The great thing about second-hand stores is you learn so very much about the people who live, and have previously lived, in area by walking through one. Not only by the content, but by how they price things too tells a tale of what the store thinks people will want most. You can also see what was a huge trend at some point if there's a lot of something odd, like the ice-cream makers or the polaroid cameras.

[@doolallyshake64]

Agreed. Every single item I see I always think about the person that owned it before and what story they had.

[@msrandommo]

It so fun to see inside all of the different thrift stores!

[@monicahyland8641]

I’m in love with the little table with all the detail work. It’s stunning

[@sofiadeleon6373]

I love your excitement in every video :)

[@RansomReed]

I love thrift shopping and repurposing all kinds of vintage/retro stuff I find. Would absolutely be amazing to go through thrift shops in Japan, dream come true. Having an original minidisc player with a collection of mini CD's would be so cool!

[@speedwagondeeznuts]

These videos where you just go around stores are probably some of my favourite on the channel

[@morre6748]

The Casio FD-10 you found is an awsome piece of tech history: Casio released the QV-10, the first digital camera with an LCD screen, in early 1995. The FD-10 could be attached to the camera directly to copy the photos to a floppy so you could take more than the ~90 (incredibly low resolution) pictures that fit the camera storage without needing to copy them to a computer first. I never had one, I was just two months old when it was released, but I stumbled upon it when digging through the modern day history of photography.

[@userfriendly37]

Thank you for this video, our family loves thrifting and someday we d love to visit Japan! My husband’s a huge DBZ fan and other anime figurines so he would love the toy aisle. Thanks for sharing! This will be on our bucket list to see and do.

[@littleprincefox]

My god, this is the thing about Japan, they have a ton of bustling malls and big stores but inevitably a dozen different smaller local stores that hide all kinds of gems. Definitely makes you feel like you're hunting for treasure!

[@TerranceSchaefer]

Never stop nerding out about toys. Great video!

[@sasuke1243]

I can't wait for 中古店 TnT I literally cannot wait. I LOVE thrifting stuff!! I get so excited for these thiftshore walkthrough videos. XD

[@JoebamaForJail]

Sorry for the amount of times i've commented on your videos today, but my God it's so breathtaking. Thank you for all your hard work and amazing exploration. You deserve to get 1mil subs already! You'll get there! Thank you for amazing content!

[@ichibancub7699]

My partner and I loved this video we love thrift stores he went crazy when he saw the goku stuffy lol hope you get to do more thrift store walk through we watch your videos all the time from Georgia 😁

[@agitatedzone]

Your videos are so good, please show off more of your Japanese, love hearing it

[@magicbyme1]

I love book off and Wattmans for thrifting. I just moved back to the states last year after living in japan for 4 years. I got all of my video games from the thrift and recycle shops. I was a big PS Vita collector for games. Watching your videos makes me miss those thrift store hunts.

[@mistyfog24]

These thrift shop videos are some of my favorites because I am a big thrift shop, shopper

[@Nashkyu]

Watching your videos while eating breakfast perfect combo

[@lainiwakura1776]

You have me convinced to just go to thrift shops for anime figures when I go to Japan. The variety is insane! And no, never stop nerding out about toys! I rarely see anyone do it and toys can be awesome.

[@jovynho6299]

23:10 Ahhhh we have the same goku!!! thanks for uploading such awesome video🤩

[@davevankreuningen4178]

Awesome video, I love thrift stores in general. During the 3 times I've been to Japan, have I visited loads of those stores to hunt for some figurines (obviously) and some diecast car models for cheap prices. (like older Yonezawa/Diapet models, Tomica's and scale model kits) Even though, those stores over here in The Netherlands are no way close to what the ones in Japan that have to order. Really want to roam those stores again, when me and a few friends are coming to Japan next year!

[@Deathy2D]

Thanks a lot for the video, Norm. Hope you manage to go to the one was just closed when you got out of the car, the exterior looked so awesome that hope you can find time to go back and visit.

[@user-gg8fn5vl2h]

I visited Book Off in San Diego many years ago, it was mostly books and not so big. By comparison, Kyoto Bazaar version is truly amazing! Thanks!

[@grahamhenry8176]

The mom and pop shops are the best! I love the old boxes and pottery!

[@personalcontrasts73]

love aaaall the retro furniture stuff!!

[@KrisYamagata]

I like the quaintness of the first place but for more “mainstream” stuff the second shop is better. How did you NOT buy anything? I saw SO many things I want.

[@TokyoLens]

Lol why assume I didn’t buy anything 😉 I just prefer to do my shopping at my leisure off camera 😊

[@MarkPuke13]

Just watched this one again as well but i lost track of looking for clues...just enjoying them videos yet again

[@zenbugami]

Amazing places, first one is probably my favourite store so far out of all that you've visited. I can already imagine how I would decorate my house with half of the stuff from there but those toys in another store... 🤩

[@Kae-Lexi]

Dude, that table. I normally could never share your honest excitement you bring to most videos, but I'd be a kid in a toy store in that first store. Can't believe you left it there. I would have stuffed that in the k-car anyways-

[@indysaur]

Ahh! Another thrift store video! I love going to thrift stores, haven't been to one since I moved, miss exploring them. Thanks for sharing!

[@TokyoLens]

I’m low-key obsessed with thrift shops at this point hahaha

[@indysaur]

@@TokyoLens They are SOO MUCH fun!

[@TokyoLens]

Really are

[@WiscoMel]

I love thrift stores, it’s so much fun to find unique furniture and stuff, even if I can’t afford to buy it. The hunt is part of the fun. If I ever make it to Japan I’m afraid of how much I will want to buy and bring back home!

[@glyndaroe9453]

OMG! Look how organized and neatly and logically placed in the Super store! 🤤🤯. How I wish the thrift stores in the USA were so well organized and well stocked.

[@Sacrypheyes]

second hand shops at times can really be like japan's hidden treasure troves, no matter what you're looking for, be it books, retrogaming, photography gear, music, etc. you find some really great bargains there, and more often than not, in usually great condition too.

[@pierrelewis6819]

When it comes to a store in general, I like going to a store, sometimes it's fun to see what does a store have to offer, stores are very interesting..

[@krisceti6306]

I visit my local thrift shops probably once a week and you can find real treasures in them. Japanese thrift shops are a whole other beast though! I spent some time in Higashi Kurume in Tokyo when my sister lived there, and there was a spot called 'treasure factory' which was awesome, but also small in comparison to that 2nd shop. Thanks for the adventure! Next time I go to Japan I feel like I'm gonna spend most of my money thrifting 😂 Also I remember some Korean students moving to my school around 2005-2007 and they all had those electric dictionaries

[@elflass5544]

Loved these thrift shops, especially TOYS! I get a particular kick out of watching for Anpanman in the background because he is always everywhere.

[@rahimanrahizar]

oh my godddd ark recycle was my favourite recycle shop! furnished 80% of my apartment with the stuff I got from there! brings back so many memories!!

[@eleonoramerini2840]

I love thrift stores in general. Of the video, the most interesting one was the small traditional one for me, personally.

[@Falcryx]

Thrift stores in japan are my favourite! They're extremely interesting and fun to visit whenever I feel bored. Sometimes you find crazy deals for items that should've been more expensive such as electronics, gadgets or home stuff. I copped an excellent condition dyson vacuum cleaner w/charger for 8000 yen about a week ago!

[@rysiekkolanko2324]

Good morning, Norm! I've watched the thrift shop tours before you've done, but that first one was wild in comparison, between the layout and pricing. Reminds me of the local church thrift shops here. Love the work you do and hope the broken finger won't hold you back!

[@TokyoLens]

Thanks so much eh!!

[@goldengem_3]

Catching up... Loved the smaller thrift shop, so many more unusual items.

[@lukasmihara]

The small one and the big one both had so much interesting stuff... Thrift shops are surely on my list for the next time I can go to Japan. By the way, I loved the joy you had in the toy aisles especially. I'd probably react the same way :)

[@nicolettedorfling9788]

Thank you! I really enjoyed this video! 🎉🤩

[@TontoKowalski2]

Seven minutes in, and I am incredibly impressed by this store. There is no way I would have been able to leave without that tool chest. Too much stuff I'd love to have.

[@Yoshimitsu863]

More of this Store Contented Please! 🤩

[@Spedatr0n]

Oh my gosh. That’s amazing!!

[@smac1954]

Dream place to visit....spend days exploring the place....dope vid

[@MissMechaZero]

10/10 racket pun ;). Keep up the great work Norm!

[@KirstenReusch]

That table is super gorgeous. Reminds me of and would work well with the ranma in the houses there. I'm guessing the amp would be 2000-3000¥. Quite the racket 😆 The uniqueness of items from the smaller thrifts are a treasure. So hard to resist purchasing things you don't need. I haven't really ever popped into them, but this is illustrating that I should, especially in Kyoto...all that history/those antiques. 💜✌🐦

[@Dulce_Churro13]

I'm from the states and from what I've seen, yes polaroids are coming back in trend. Not as big as it was a couple of years ago, but they're making modern polaroid cameras. Not so much as reintroducing older products but more like reinventing polaroids. The older/more vintage looking cameras are definitely more expensive going from 100~300 maybe more. There's also a bluetooth polaroid printer that can turn your digital pictures into polaroids. The wave/phase has definitely passed but film and such is still accessible

[@TheHomebodies200]

I love how unique Japan is and the stuff you can you can find. I would love to try to buy things from the vending machines.

[@jenniree29]

Oh my gosh. If you had a piece of glass cut to fit that gaudy table.....stunning. I’m in heaven with these thrift stores.

[@sheilaellvira5198]

I love these thrift store video's! I still own a Minidisc Player. Loved that thing so much even though putting music on the actual discs was a bit of work! It still works too! 😁

[@backslashio]

When I was holidaying in Japan I needed a spare suitcase just for extra stuff I bought & I found a thrift store nearby where I got an old suitcase for 300 yen (about US$3). Came in very handy and was almost going to buy a new suitcase for ~$100

[@mawill432]

The van you drive is adorkable!

[@principled7731]

Thank you for the amazing video. This just makes me want to come to Japan even more now 🤣😂

[@nonsensicalryan3815]

It's always so cool to see japanese toys

[@theparrotrescuer3042]

I loved them all!...no way I could choose one... great video.

[@SarREdits]

Just finished my workout, going to love watching this while I relax!! :D

[@TokyoLens]

Otsukaresama!!

[@arga400]

I'm taking my 10 year old to Japan in spring, the toys is the thing we are the most excited about lol

[@dubiesinjapan]

Norm , fellow Canadian that just moved to gunma prefecture, I love thrifting here and I actually just bought my iPhone X at Book Off for cheap, I spend a lot of free time treasure hunting because it’s endless And don’t ever stop nerding out over toys , lol

[@starterpack3974]

You can really geek out for hours in the last thrift shop it's insane!

[@speckledjim_]

Amazed at the quality.....and very fair prices. UK thrift stores could learn a lot from these chaps

[@bong4538]

Wow that table is so beautiful!

[@mizuru3822]

omg, inever been so early. Just recovering from sickness and whats better to light my mood than your videos

[@TokyoLens]

Glad to have you this early!!

[@thetypebeast]

That Mom & Pop shop was really cool! Would’ve gone for that chair in front of the retro couch…

[@tugst547]

This is so cool! Stay hydrated