Kawaii Flea Market

Taking place either in Nakano or Ikebukuro, this small flea market is punted at the ladies, though, in our experience, can be a good time for all genders. Check it out for previously-loved clothing, crafts, antiques and all sorts of other cool and “cute” stuff.

Note: These markets, especially the Nakano-Sakaue version, can be really quiet and underwhelming. As this one sometimes doesn’t get much traffic, things tend to wrap up early.

On its better days, the market features stalls by independent artists and craftspeople, or live performances. It might not be worth going all the way out to Nakanosakaue for it, but if you are in the area, swing by.

April 7: Nakano-Sakaue Sunbright Twin Building
April 21: Nakano-Sakaue Sunbright Twin Building

May 5: Nakano-Sakaue Sunbright Twin Building
May 19: Nakano-Sakaue Sunbright Twin Building

June 2: Nakano-Sakaue Sunbright Twin Building
June 16: Nakano-Sakaue Sunbright Twin Building
June 30: Ikebukuro Sunshine City

July 7: Nakano-Sakaue Sunbright Twin Building
July 21: Nakano-Sakaue Sunbright Twin Building

(Carey Finn)