JIMBOCHO Walk✨WOODBLOCK Prints, BOOK Shops, SHOWA Retro, WASHI Paper + Haul! SHOPPING in JAPAN🇯🇵

Today we're in Kanda Jimbocho, known mainly for its multitude of bookstores. Head there if you’re looking for woodblock prints and vintage books during your Tokyo visit. Will also be popping into Moto Tsuruya Yofukuten which is a tiny shop full of miscellaneous goods from the mid to late Showa period.

There’s anywhere from 150-180 second-hand bookshops in the area as well as many cafes and curry restaurants, so may pop back to make a second episode😊

Btw if you notice my nail polish colour changing, it’s because the video’s compiled of 3 separate visits😂

Estimated prices are noted in USD($) (exchange rate in 2024) to help convert into your own currency.

Thank you so much for watching and hope you enjoy the content🥰

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📍Jimbocho Area
神保町付近
Nearest station: Jimbocho (Mita Line, Shinjuku Line & Hanzomon Line)
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6bJM1rcvoZpCz...
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Featured Shops (info as at April 2024)
Note: Shops usually closed on Sundays & public holidays may be open during festivals or special exhibitions.

📚Yamada Shoten 山田書店
Open: Mon-Sat 10:30am-6:30pm
(Closed Sun & public holidays)

📚Isseido 一成堂
Open: Mon-Sat 10am-6:30pm
(Closed Sun & public holidays)

🛍Moto Tsuruya Yofukuten (Former Tailor Tsuruya) 元鶴屋洋服店
Open: Fri, Sat, Sun & public holidays 2pm-6pm
(Closed Mon-Thurs)

📚Bohemian’s Guild ボヘミアンズギルド
Open: Mon-Sun 12-6pm

📝Bumpodo 文法堂
Open: Mon-Sun 10am-6:30pm

📚Ohya Shobo 大屋書房
Open: Mon-Sat 11am-6pm
(Closed Sun & public holidays)

📚Hara Shobo 原書房
Open: Tues-Sat 11am-6pm
(Closed Mon, Sun & public holidays)

🎥Vintage ビンテージ
Open: Mon-Fri 11am-6:30pm / Sat 11am-6pm / Sun 12-6pm

📚Kitazawa Book Store 北沢書店
Open: Mon-Fri 11am-6:30pm / Sat 12-5:30pm
(Closed Sun & public holidays)

💌Yamagataya Kamiten 山形屋紙店
Open: Mon-Fri 11am-5pm
(Closed Sat, Sun & public holidays)

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MARKET LISTS:

TOKYO:
List of Antique Markets (by Japan National Tourism Organization as at January 2024)
https://asset.japan.travel/image/uplo...

Market Info (English)
https://tokyocheapo.com/shopping-2/fa...

Many of the flea and antique markets have Instagram accounts. Recommend checking with them for updates on whether they are operating that month/week/day😊

KYOTO:
List of Flea Markets (by Kyoto Tourist Information Center as at May 2024)
https://global.kyoto.travel/resource/...

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PLEASE NOTE:

DUE TO A HIGH VOLUME OF INQUIRIES, I AM UNABLE TO RESPOND TO SPECIFIC QUERIES REGARDING MARKETS, THRIFT SHOPS, OTHER INFO FOR YOUR JAPAN ITINERARY. This also applies to messaging on Instagram.

Although there is an educational slant, this channel is for light entertainment only.
Should you require item identification, please refer to an expert or specialist.

Many thanks for your kind understanding.

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About me:

Hi! I’m Michelle, a half Japanese, half British Tokyoite🇯🇵🇬🇧who thrifts for both resale and for keeps .

The focus is mainly on homeware, ceramics, ornaments and traditional folk craft.

We will be visiting thrift/vintage/antique shops and markets within Tokyo, and beyond.

"Tokyotique" was the name of my Mercari Japan account ("Tokyo" + "Boutique") when I first started the shop.

Aside from reselling, I am also a tour guide, therefore an avid researcher on all things Japanese.

Hope you enjoy coming along with me to shops and markets in Tokyo, and beyond!

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The Tokyotique Shop:
✔️International market (as of Jan 2025): https://www.thetokyotique.com
✔️Domestic market: Mercari Japan (contact me on IG for shop details)

IG
Tokyotique:   / thetokyotique  
Japanescapes:   / japanescapes  

Art Channel
Michelle Nagisa Art:    / @michellenagisaart  

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