Top Tokyo Flea Markets
A cheapo’s paradise, flea markets in Tokyo are awesome for bargain-hunting—and there’s no shortage of them.
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Yanaka: Old Town Tokyo at Its Best
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How to Buy a Yukata in Tokyo Without Breaking the Bank
The yukata is the casual summer cousin of the kimono. Lightweight and eternally in style, yukata are great for personal wear and gifts. Here's how to buy them on the cheap.
Shopping in Tokyo
It’s not all Prada and Louis Vuitton, there are plenty of fun and cheap places to be a consumer in Tokyo.
Harajuku is a good place for vintage (ie. used) clothing. You can try out Kinji or Mirror in Harajuku, stroll down the road to Bingo in Shibuya or head to nearby Shimokitazawa.
For a taste of ye olde Tokyo, fill your boots at Ameyokocho Market in Ueno. Don Quijote with stores everywhere is another cheapo shopping experience you shouldn’t miss.
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