Japan 2026

A collection of 8 places curated by Krishna Dash

Osaka Kyoto Okinawa Tokyo

Places in this collection

  1. Ginza Itoya

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    2 Chome-7-15 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan

    12 Floors dedicated entirely to stationery

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  2. cas:pace 殼空間

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    Japan, 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya, Jingumae, 3 Chome−24−3 桑原ビル 1階B

    Japan-exclusive phone cases with liquid interiors, spinning rings, MagSafe connectors, and built in mirrors. Walk-ins only.

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  3. MEGA Don Quijote

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    28-6 Udagawachō, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0042, Japan

    Multi-floor discount store open 24 hours a day that sells everything, including vintage jewelry.

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  4. NUIR

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    Japan, 〒150-0042 Tokyo, Shibuya, Udagawachō, 3−5 5階

    Secondhand designer bags from Chanel, Fendi, Balenciaga. Tax-free for visitors.

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  5. Mizutani Camera

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    6 Chome-9-17 Ueno, 台東区 Taito City, Tokyo 110-0005, Japan

    A vintage watch shop in Tokyo, described as being off the beaten path, offering hundreds to thousands of watches, where the creator negotiated for a vintage refinished Omega Seamaster.

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  6. Hard Off Nara Kashihara

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    802 Kuzumotocho, Kashihara, Nara 634-0007

    Vintage store with luxury handbags, scarves, ties, and sunglasses from brands like Hermes, Celine, and Chanel. Best deals compared to Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto.

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  7. Houkokuji

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    2 Chome-7-4 Jomyoji, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0003, Japan

    A beautiful bamboo garden with fewer crowds than Arashiyama, featuring a tea house where you can enjoy matcha and sweets with a view. Entry to the forest is around 400 yen, with an extra 600 yen for the tea house. Located an hour from Tokyo, it's a good alternative if not visiting Kyoto.

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  8. Atago Jinja

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    1 Chome-5-3 Atago, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0002, Japan

    Quiet and beautiful shrine at central Tokyo's highest natural peak. Locals visit before big career changes or significant moments for luck and success. Features gardens, a pond, and small shrines. Buy a dorooma doll for perseverance and good luck.

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