Thrifting in Tokyo Vlog 🇯🇵 Better than Shimokitazawa? Best Vintage Stores in Koenji, Nakano Broadway

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Let’s go thrifting in Tokyo, Japan! For our #tokyotravelguide , we explore the most underrated and best vintage shops in Japan. Starting in Koenji, the coolest vintage shop-filled neighborhood a few train stops west of central Tokyo.
Koenji has made a name for itself through vintage clothing, art, and cafe culture. It’s where the people dress a little bit differently, the vintage is a little more specially curated, and even the coffee is brewed a little more slowly.
We end the day in the equally bohemian Nakano Broadway, a smaller version of Akihabara, where anime fans, bookworms, cosplayers, and gacahapon collectors all unite.
If you’re done thrift shopping in Shimokitazawa, both Koenji and Nakano are hidden gems in Tokyo with too many things to do!
Stay tuned for the rest of our 7 Days in Tokyo!
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:37 Koenji
01:27 Japanese Omu Curry
02:42 Koenji Vintage Shopping
04:55 Mowe Coffee Roasters
05:27 Floresta Donuts
06:19 Vintage Shopping Street
11:33 Nakano
11:58 Japanese Pizza
13:34 Nakano Broadway
16:26 Secondhand Camera Shop
17:24 Konbini Snacks

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@AudhamEnThaTokyo 4 месяца назад

I've been living in the Koenji/Asagaya neighborhood for the past 15 years and I love it. You guys captured the vibe and visited some good spots! I love Floresta donuts. Earl Grey flavor is forever my favorite.

@RalphSam 4 месяца назад

So nice to hear from a Koenji local ✌🏽 thank you ✨️ we love floresta too 🍩 what do you love about Koenji? Any places you recommend for the next time we visit Koenji? It's such a relaxed, hip neighborhood.

@tzinyernchong1939 5 месяцев назад

I think the most amazing thing about Japan is that there is fresh tasty convenient food easily available anywhere. Convenient on the go, but not compromising on health. (Okay, well maybe the doughnuts haha so GORGEOUS)

@RalphSam 5 месяцев назад

Absolutely! One of the things we miss the most when we get home is the super fresh, balanced meals easily available at any time of day. 🤍

@Lil_Poohfluffybum 4 месяца назад

Nit for the poor. Check videos on that. Japan is no utopian place.😖

@chayleeallen4316 4 месяца назад

The woman with the yellow flower glasses had such a happy vibe. I absolutely loved her fit. And your girlfriends colorful square patches cardigan was just so pretty! This was a very entertaining watch. Please do more!

@RalphSam 4 месяца назад

Thank you so much for the kind words 🤍 And yes, already working on more of these soon! Stay tuned 😊

@candychimes8184 6 месяцев назад

It's my first time watching your video. I'm so impressed, it's so professionally edited and so aesthetically beautiful each screen.

@RalphSam 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for your kind feedback! Inspires us to keep going ❤️

@dtran8872 3 месяца назад

Same here! I have to agree, well done!

@RalphSam 3 месяца назад

appreciate it! 😊

@gabriellaberman 2 месяца назад

I stayed in Kōenji throughout November last year and it’s now my favourite place in the world. I wake up thinking about that Omurice restaurant constantly

@RalphSam 2 месяца назад

Koenji is one of the coolest neighborhoods and the people reflect it. And Kanda omurice is my favorite too! Glad you had a good time. -Ralph

@pegeek77 3 месяца назад

Thank you youtube to put this video on my first page this morning !!!! Whoa, I love the mood ! I am french but i love traveling too and watch the countries that I have already visited !! And your video was one of the best ! Thank you for this beauty and peaceful moment ! A little wes anderson vibes sometimes, love it

@RalphSam 3 месяца назад

thank you so much for the kind words 🥲🥲🥲 so touched to hear our videos resonate with someone so far away. merci 🤍

@pegeek77 3 месяца назад

Thanks again 🥰🥰🥰🥰🌸

@animeevergreenathena 5 месяцев назад

Oh my gosh, these shops look so clean and beautiful unlike the secondhand shops in America. These days, you can’t even tell based on how dingy the store looks as to whether or not you’ll find a good deal. Wherever you go, it’s clutter all over the place. The cafés and food markets look wonderful too, by the way. I so want to travel. ❤❤❤

@RalphSam 5 месяцев назад

The Japanese find a way to make their secondhand shops so clean and organized! Always a treat to wander through them and look through their finds. Thanks for watching and hope you get to visit! 🤍

@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293 3 месяца назад

I hope you get to Japan soon-- it's going to blow your mind. You'll find so much cool stuff, such beauty and inspiration that I promise you'll be fiddling with the calculator function on your phone on the flight home, trying to figure out how quickly you can raise the funds to enable a return ASAP. Ha, wait for it!

@barbaramelville337 Месяц назад

❤❤❤I wish I could travel 🎉🎉🎉

@miku4936 3 месяца назад

I love it when you show the products packaging because I'm a graphic designer and I'm soo interested in Japanese graphic design 😅

@RalphSam 3 месяца назад

thank you! always inspired by unique packaging and design as well. thanks for watching 😊

@thatissodawn 6 месяцев назад

You two always visit such cool local spots. Bookmarking all of them for my next trip~

@RalphSam 6 месяцев назад

Aww thank you for watching! Hope you get to visit some of them on your next Tokyo trip

@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293 3 месяца назад

I'm doing the same. Pinning great shops, kissaten and restaurants onto Googlel maps helps me orient myself when leaving an unfamiliar train station; it's good to know which direction I ought to walk in order to collide with 'the good stuff' rather than wander into an underwhelming residential area with a smattering of dull retail options. Looking at where the shops etc are on a map is very handy, just to get an idea about the lay of the land, so to speak. Have fun on your next trip-- hope you discover a really cool pocket to explore somewhere unexpected in Tokyo.

@veryclaro 2 месяца назад

Gah, you guys make shopping look so relaxing hahaha. I've never been a fan and would almost never shop when I go to Tokyo (books/vinyl at the most), but your vintage shop stops don't look intimidating at all! Would you have tips for someone who might shop vintage in Japan for the first time? :)

@RalphSam 2 месяца назад

If it's your first time, we recommend making a stop at one of the bigger Vintage chains like Kinji, 2nd Street or Chicago! Prices are reasonable, staff is helpful and the selection is always great! If you're on the shy side, these are definitely less intimidating than some of the standalone shops 😊

@veryclaro 2 месяца назад

@@RalphSam Omg, thank you so much! Taking note of these :)

@raghavsharma3211 2 месяца назад

One of the key aspects of KodaK shots is exclusivity, so keep it alive, buddy

@RalphSam 2 месяца назад

Film is our special ingredient. Thanks man 🎞✌🏽🥸

@cynyou1 4 месяца назад

I’m going to Japan in Nov & watching this makes me want to go sooner! Looking forward to shopping these places. Thank you!

@RalphSam 4 месяца назад

Nov is a good season to go! Thanks for watching ✨️🇯🇵

@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293 3 месяца назад

I had the same reaction-- really great videos that capture atmosphere, the genuine mood of the vlogger whilst introducing me to cool new shops etc make me excited anew about my upcoming trip. I cannot wait. I love Japan. Have a great time in November!

@p30413 3 месяца назад

영상미가 참 좋네용~

@RalphSam 3 месяца назад

Thank you! We would like to visit Seoul someday 🙏🏽

@bigdog502 6 месяцев назад

Great vlog guys. I’m binge watching all your videos now I have found you 😊

@RalphSam 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching ❤️ more to come weekly!

@marianneangelica___ 5 месяцев назад

New subscriber here! 🤸🏼‍♀️🥰 I'm so happy that I found your channel. I loveeee the aesthetic vibe of the video. I guess it's time for a vlog marathon! 🚀🎥

@RalphSam 5 месяцев назад

Woohoo! We appreciate it. Thank you for subbing and happy holidays 😊

@YannikHadornVeliz Месяц назад

Koenji is my absolute fav neighbeirhood, i love poppins cafe

@RalphSam Месяц назад

Ooh, gotta check that out next time we get to visit 😊

@mihklirir.5188 5 месяцев назад

Oohh so glad this video got recommended to me! Saved it in my Japan playlist for inspo when I will travel to Japan in 2026! Time to watch all the other ones aswell + subscribing for upcoming videos! ♥

@RalphSam 5 месяцев назад

Thanks so much for watching! We have one last Japan vlog coming out. Hope you get to visit these wonderful places. Safe travels then 🤍

@string0fpearls 4 месяца назад

this vlog was so good! was super interesting to see cool thrift shops/cafes or little niche places like the camera shop

@RalphSam 4 месяца назад

we love discovering neighborhood shops like these. thank you for watching! 🤍🤍

@meluvcats 6 месяцев назад

I only went to Koenji once many years ago and didn't get a chance to explore it but for sure I will go again after this! Also, I'll never get bored of your combini runs 😉

@RalphSam 6 месяцев назад

Koenji is so underrated! How was your experience years ago? Thanks for liking our conbini runs! Such a fun food routine for us 🍣

@meluvcats 6 месяцев назад

@@RalphSam We didn't spend much there as it was a company trip but I recall visiting a quaint little shop selling kitchen wares 🙂 The general vibes was a quieter Shimokita but not sure if it's still the same now.

@viktoriyazdravcheva143 6 месяцев назад

I really enjoyed the video!!

@RalphSam 6 месяцев назад

We enjoyed filming it too! Thanks for watching ❤️

@lisama4903 3 месяца назад

Yes I hope so so too! ❤

@lisama4903 3 месяца назад

Such an interesting video. Thanks for posting. I’ve heard about Koenji , it looks cool there. Japanese neighbourhoods are fun to explore . Next time I’m in Japan will def check it out . Music you guys used was great as well.

@RalphSam 3 месяца назад

Thanks so much for watching! We had so much fun exploring Koenji for this 🤍 Hope you get to visit

@ivandraw3036 6 месяцев назад

I really like your vlog omg

@RalphSam 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for watching 🤍

@Kit001300 4 месяца назад

i couldnt imagine a better day if I tried. amazingly captured!!!

@RalphSam 4 месяца назад

thank you so much 💖

@henlolneh 6 месяцев назад

threw me off when I heard Ralph narrating at the beginning 😂but man so many little nooks and crannies that I had to jot down for my trip in less than 4 weeks. thank you so much for such awesome little recommendations~~ nakano is seemingly a must hit especially if THE miss lauren tsai said so ha! and also, it's a crazy statistic but some of the best pizzerias in the world are located mainly in tokyo!! The Pizza Bar On 38th was ranked the best pizza spot in all of asia and it's located in Tokyo! cannot wait for the last few Japan vlogs from the both of yall!! Happy Holidays to you and yours, Ralph & Sam!

@RalphSam 6 месяцев назад

Hahaha! Thought we'd switch it up for a change. Yes, heard that some of the best pizzas are in Japan. They really are super creative with it. Thank you so much as always for watching! And happy happy holidays to you and yours 💚🎁❤️

@andream.313 5 месяцев назад

Faboulous place to be, love this video, love this channel

@RalphSam 5 месяцев назад

Wow thank you so much!

@Roberto_MR 6 месяцев назад

Hi, very nice video and great vintage style photos.

@RalphSam 6 месяцев назад

Appreciate it! We always bring a film camera ✨️

@bririe5296 6 месяцев назад

I love your videos!

@RalphSam 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for the love 🥰

@_gervang 3 месяца назад

You're both so chill. Definitely how I would spend one of my days in Tokyo. Heading there in March. Subscribed!!

@RalphSam 3 месяца назад

Thanks so much for subscribing! Heading back to a different part of Japan in March too. Hope you have a great trip 🤍

@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293 3 месяца назад

I'm deeply envious!! Only a few more weeks to go, you lucky lucky thing. My holiday isn't until October, I cannot wait. Have a great time dude!!

@karllee8689 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for share, I like the background music too😊

@RalphSam 6 месяцев назад

Thanks! We take our time putting background music 🎵😄🎵

@frankbombaci4977 5 месяцев назад

I love your videos! I’m going on a cruise in Japan in March and feeling overwhelmed by all there is to offer I’ll be in Tokyo for 4-5 days after … this is super helpful Any suggestions for MUST Dos is appreciated

@RalphSam 5 месяцев назад

March is a beautiful time to visit! Personally, we would say Asakusa and Tsukiji are Must Dos for us. Great combination of unqiuely Japanese culture and food. Just take note most shops are closed on Wednesdays, so you can plan around that. Hope you have a wonderful cruise!

@frankbombaci4977 5 месяцев назад

@@RalphSam wonderful! Thank you so much! And I’m going to keep watching your videos for more inspo

@aldrinperez556 5 месяцев назад

Going next week, you guys went to the spots I'm planning to go to so thanks for these! When was this btw? Weather seems kinda warm in the videos

@RalphSam 5 месяцев назад

2nd week of October. Not too cold yet. 20 degrees celsius maybe. Enjoy your trip! It's a lot colder when you go ❄️

@asuranrocks 5 месяцев назад

putting pins on all the places u guys showed!

@RalphSam 5 месяцев назад

Happy to hear that! 😊

@ornifexx3046 3 месяца назад

the type of vids i wanna seeeee

@RalphSam 3 месяца назад

thanks for watching! 🇯🇵

@shoiku4734 3 месяца назад

The cheese curry rice is expensive. For 2 persons, 2 of that dish already takes a large chunk out of the $46 daily food budget for 2 persons. In 2009, I was able to keep within $23 for food for myself daily, just eating convenience & supermarket basement food.

@RalphSam 3 месяца назад

Thanks for your comment 😊 we like to eat in convenience stores and supermarkets too, theyre the best

@kei-tf3cj 4 месяца назад

I'm Japanese, but I watched your RU-vid and found it very interesting.

@RalphSam 4 месяца назад

Arigato 🤍 We appreciate it!

@AnisFerisa 5 месяцев назад

nakano is amazziiinnnggggggg

@RalphSam 5 месяцев назад

Nakano really is amaziiiinggg! Hope to return soon!

@Mexicanaenelmundo 4 месяца назад

omg so cuteee

@RalphSam 4 месяца назад

Kawaii 💖

@TYup-cr5pk 5 месяцев назад

🔥 🔥 🔥

@RalphSam 5 месяцев назад

❤️❤️❤️

@cutiepietrinhbackup 3 месяца назад

your guys’ channel is so underrated

@RalphSam 3 месяца назад

thank you 🥲🥲🥲

@leslieyen3531 6 месяцев назад

I love the shops yall always visit. Do you happen to know any of the name of the stationary shop at 15:40? Or what floor in Nakano Broadway it is on? thanks!

@RalphSam 6 месяцев назад

Thank you! Unfortunately we didn't the name, but it's on the 2nd or 3rd floor and it's a pretty big bookshop/stationery store in the center. 😊

@barbaramelville337 Месяц назад

❤❤❤❤ love the video the food yummy 😋 new subscriber ty for sharing this video 💕💕💕💕💕

@RalphSam Месяц назад

Thank you so much for subbing! 🤍🍙

@Mwoods2272 6 месяцев назад

Really nice vid, I feel Koenji is better than Shimo so many nicer vintage/thrift stores.

@RalphSam 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! We wanted to shine a light on Koenji since it's not as known as Shimokitazawa, but just as exciting in our opinion! And yes, the vintage selection is fantastic.

@megzkimpoy4081 6 месяцев назад

Love all ur videos. I just wana ask tho about the fone u r using? Thanks! The quality of ur videos r so good!

@RalphSam 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!! We shoot our vlogs on our Samsung Galaxy S phones 🤍

@megzkimpoy4081 6 месяцев назад

@@RalphSam oh. Thanks! 🖤

@user-tw4ic9cr7y 6 месяцев назад

I have been watching your vlogs since I came across your BKK trip! Your videos are really nice and looks natural and I noticed youre just using a phone, may I ask the model of your phone? 😊❤

@RalphSam 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching since Bkk 🤍 Yes, we both shoot with our Samsung Galaxy phones. An S23 and S22 🤳

@JEbner44 4 месяца назад

Intro song is super catchy

@RalphSam 4 месяца назад

It actually is!

@jekku4688 4 месяца назад

Seasonal sweet potato flavor....is that like the seasonal pumpkin latte everything that goes on in the states every year??? LOL It's all so fascinating!

@RalphSam 4 месяца назад

Haha very similar in concept! Except instead of the spiced pumpkin it's a more sweet flavor in japan. 🇯🇵

@mastodontedepapel4593 4 месяца назад

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Maravilloso `paseo!! Gracias por compartirlo!!!!

@RalphSam 4 месяца назад

Gracias! Are you from Spain or Mexico? South America? 😊

@nununana4061 4 месяца назад

Hi love your vlogs! Do you still remember the shrine with mr mike kitty name? I really need to see mr mike 😂

@RalphSam 4 месяца назад

Haha! On Google Maps the name is in Japanese "手水舎". Hope you get to visit it in Koenji 🐱

@denirogosic6545 4 месяца назад

I love japan ❤👍 😎

@RalphSam 4 месяца назад

Japan's the coolest 🥸👌🏽

@jedethree 2 месяца назад

Constantly amazed at how much food people eat in one day. I eat less than half of that.

@RalphSam 2 месяца назад

Haha it all balances out with all the walking I guess 😊 thanks for watching

@falitosis 5 месяцев назад

guy with the tattoos is so rad

@RalphSam 5 месяцев назад

The coolest

@cstpa1 6 часов назад

i love hats

@mimzyrabbit545 4 месяца назад

I’m going to Japan in a few days and Koenji is definitely on the list now! I’m now going binge watch all your videos 💕 Also, that antique store you went to was adorable! but I can’t find it on google maps 😭 any way you know the address?

@RalphSam 4 месяца назад

Look for 権ノ助 on Google Maps 😁 Gonnosuke in English. Thanks so much for binge watching ✨️📺✨️

@mimzyrabbit545 4 месяца назад

@@RalphSam thank you so much I found it!! 🖤🤍

@batex3 5 месяцев назад

Just found your channel and really enjoy your videos, but especially your photos. Can I ask what film camera you’re shooting with, it has a lovely vintage rendering. I could hardly stand watching you go past all that camera stuff at the flea market!

@RalphSam 5 месяцев назад

Thank you! Means a lot to us. We use either a Contax G2 or Olympus mju ii when we travel ✨️🥸👌🏽

@batex3 4 месяца назад

@@RalphSam thanks! The Contax has a special look to it. Hoping to visit Tokyo one day. I wanted to shoot black and white but after seeing your color now I don’t know!!

@jajtonjuntilla 5 месяцев назад

Nice video.. btw, do you know any used fuji lens store in Japan?

@RalphSam 5 месяцев назад

Sure! We trust GT camera and Osawa in Ebisu. Lucky camera and Map camera in Shinjuku. Enjoy!

@andream.313 5 месяцев назад

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤supercool

@RalphSam 5 месяцев назад

It really was the coolest! Underrated area

@kilap13 2 месяца назад

Hi there, may I know what camera did you use? It was so prettily taken!

@RalphSam 2 месяца назад

Contax film camera 🙏🏽🥸✨️ thank you!

@ashleyyuan-up7ch 4 месяца назад

great video!! May i ask what camera did you guys use?

@RalphSam 4 месяца назад

Thanks for watching! Just our Samsung phones 😊

@ashleyyuan-up7ch 4 месяца назад

thank you guys!!@@RalphSam

@aprilhudson3943 3 месяца назад

Any tips on where to stay?

@RalphSam 3 месяца назад

We stayed at BMJ Shinjuku Okubo on this trip. Next time we want to try Asakusa, which seems like a nice area to stay.

@chacogurrola 5 месяцев назад

its amazing the prize of the film, so cheap!

@RalphSam 5 месяцев назад

Film in Japan can be cheaper, yes! Thanks for watching

@jekku4688 4 месяца назад

This would be a dream for me, but they don't make Japanese clothing in my size! 😞

@RalphSam 4 месяца назад

True, Japanese sizes run very small even for both of us. But they do like to wear oversized pieces, so you will find some more forgiving sizes in there 😊

@jaegerkarina 6 месяцев назад

can i ask what shop you're in at the 7:00 mark? thank you!

@RalphSam 6 месяцев назад

I think that's Big Time Koenji 🙂 thanks for watching

@jaegerkarina 6 месяцев назад

thank you so much! 🌟 i'm staying in tokyo for a month on a student exchange and was looking for really affordable places to shop for winter clothes. would you say these koenji thrift stores are cheaper than gu/uniqlo?

@RalphSam 6 месяцев назад

Definitely no actually 😄 hard to beat GU prices which are even cheaper than Uniqlo. Ralph got a GU black turtleneck for like $7. Vintage clothes are of course special and very rare in their own way, so the prices are deservingly mid to high. Ralph's vintage polos cost about $40-50 because the stores are curated. Depends where you go. But the flea markets can be cheaper. Enjoy Tokyo! We'll be back next year 🍡🍣

@kasuya1687 5 месяцев назад

😍👍✌️

@RalphSam 5 месяцев назад

🥸👌🏽✨️

@user-tb5rs5ie3j 4 месяца назад

I like your video. It’s cool and informative even for Japanese. Hope you should stop drinking before you buy cloths.

@RalphSam 4 месяца назад

Thank you for your comment ✨️😊✨️

@Lil_Poohfluffybum 4 месяца назад

The yellow outfit...😝

@RalphSam 4 месяца назад

⭐️✨️

@HOUSEOFJHVH 5 месяцев назад

⚡️

@RalphSam 5 месяцев назад

🤍

@HOUSEOFJHVH 5 месяцев назад

@@RalphSam greatly enjoyed your video. Made me hit up my local thrift store today. New sub! Would love to end up in Japan one day! BLESSINGS!

@RalphSam 5 месяцев назад

hope you found something cool at the thrift shop! appreciate the sub 🙏 all the best

@abimon76 19 дней назад

Which of these would you guys say had the most value for money?

@RalphSam 19 дней назад

Chains like Second Street, Mode Off and Chicago still have the best deals and value in our opinion. Smaller shops can be pricier with more specialized curation. 😊

@abimon76 16 дней назад

@@RalphSam thank you so much!! my family is going next February so I'm doing research, your videos have been so lovely and informative in that respect ♥

@RalphSam 16 дней назад

so happy to hear that! have a lovely trip in feb 😊🤍