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. 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 150180 secondhand 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)

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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: MonSat 10:30am6:30pm
(Closed Sun & public holidays)

Isseido 一成堂
Open: MonSat 10am6:30pm
(Closed Sun & public holidays)

Moto Tsuruya Yofukuten (Former Tailor Tsuruya) 元鶴屋洋服店
Open: Fri, Sat, Sun & public holidays 2pm6pm
(Closed MonThurs)

Bohemian’s Guild ボヘミアンズギルド
Open: MonSun 126pm

Bumpodo 文法堂
Open: MonSun 10am6:30pm

Ohya Shobo 大屋書房
Open: MonSat 11am6pm
(Closed Sun & public holidays)

Hara Shobo 原書房
Open: TuesSat 11am6pm
(Closed Mon, Sun & public holidays)

Vintage ビンテージ
Open: MonFri 11am6:30pm / Sat 11am6pm / Sun 126pm

Kitazawa Book Store 北沢書店
Open: MonFri 11am6:30pm / Sat 125:30pm
(Closed Sun & public holidays)

Yamagataya Kamiten 山形屋紙店
Open: MonFri 11am5pm
(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...

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

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About me:
Hi! I’m Michelle. A half Japanese, half British Tokyoite

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

There may be an educational element to the content at times, however, this channel is simply for light entertainment
Should you require info on antique identification, please refer to an expert or specialist

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. Thanking you kindly for your understanding

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

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Shop platforms:
✔Domestic market (Japan): Mercari
✔International market: Was on eBay but have now closed the account. Hope to be listing soon on the Tokyotique online shop.

IG
Tokyotique:   / thetokyotique  
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Art Channel
Michelle Nagisa Art:    / @michellenagisaart  

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Video No.7