Japan 2026

A collection of 184 places curated by Basti

JAPAN BABY

Places in this collection

  1. Tokyo Kitani

    restaurant

    Japan, 〒104-0045 Tokyo, Chuo City, Tsukiji, 6 Chome−26−1 小田原橋棟

    Medium fatty tuna bowl for just under sixteen dollars, order at the first floor stalls and then go up and enjoy your food on the rooftop deck on the third floor

    Tokyo KitaniView on Google Maps
  2. 2nd Street

    shop

    さいたま市, Japan

    Thrift store with rare finds priced correctly for Japanese locals. Yves Saint Laurent pants for ¥3,900, new Jordans for $90, North Face jacket for $12 and another shirt for just over $50, slot machine for $70.

    2nd StreetView on Google Maps
  3. BOOKOFF SUPER BAZAAR Omiya Stellar Town Store

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    Japan, 〒331-0812 Saitama, Kita Ward, Miyaharacho, 1 Chome−853-1 ステラタウン3街区 北側別館 2F

    Thrift store. North Face puffer for less than $140, CDG pants for less than $20, and Burberry jeans for $45.

    BOOKOFF SUPER BAZAAR Omiya Stellar Town StoreView on Google Maps
  4. Kappabashi Kitchen Supply Town

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    3-chōme-18-2 Matsugaya, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0036, Japan

    An entire neighborhood dedicated to cookware for both the home and professional kitchen.

    Kappabashi Kitchen Supply TownView on Google Maps
  5. Izu Shaboten Zoo

    attraction

    1317-13 Futo, Itō, Shizuoka 413-0231, Japan

    Capybara onsen, free roaming animals, overlooked by Mount Omuro

    Izu Shaboten ZooView on Google Maps
  6. Jogasaki Coast

    attraction

    Futo, Itō, Shizuoka 413-0231, Japan

    Nice coast with great water, bluest waters, suspension bridge

    Jogasaki CoastView on Google Maps
  7. Ito Marine Town

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    571-19 Yukawa, Itō, Shizuoka 414-0002, Japan

    Little highway stop with nice aesthetics and seafood bowls

    Ito Marine TownView on Google Maps
  8. Mt. Omuro

    attraction

    Ike, Itō, Shizuoka 413-0234, Japan

    Overlooks Izu Shaboten Zoo

    Mt. OmuroView on Google Maps
  9. Maple Tree Tunnel

    attraction

    311 Shizuichinonakacho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 601-1122, Japan

    Tunnel of autumn leaves on the Eizan Electric Railway

    Maple Tree TunnelView on Google Maps
  10. Sushiro

    restaurant

    Japan, 〒160-0022 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Shinjuku, 3 Chome−37−12 新宿NOWA 3F

    Sushi chain restaurant where you can order sushi on a screen and it comes on a conveyor belt. You can also make free matcha. It is very cheap.

    SushiroView on Google Maps
  11. rt by RAGTAG VINTAGE

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    1 Chome-17-7 Jinnan, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0041, Japan

    Curated vintage store focused on used luxury and designer pieces, brands like Stone Island, Balenciaga, Acne Studios, and other high end labels, all in great condition

    rt by RAGTAG VINTAGEView on Google Maps
  12. Kinji Used Clothing Harajuku Branch

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    Japan, 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya, Jingumae, 4 Chome−31−10 YMスクエア原宿B1F

    Best overall vintage store in Tokyo, massive and packed with thousands of pieces

    Kinji Used Clothing Harajuku BranchView on Google Maps
  13. Chicago Harajuku

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    Japan, 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya, Jingumae, 6 Chome−31−15 2F

    Another really solid vintage option in Harajuku with a little bit of everything, carries a mix of Japanese vintage and classic western pieces, bought a vintage Burberry trench coat here

    Chicago HarajukuView on Google Maps
  14. Desert Snow Shimokitazawa

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    Japan, 〒155-0031 Tokyo, Setagaya City, Kitazawa, 2 Chome−30−14 2階

    Specializes more in American vintage, great selection of classics like varsity jackets, workwear, and military fatigues, small designer section in the back with surprisingly good prices

    Desert Snow ShimokitazawaView on Google Maps
  15. JAPAN EDITION 原宿

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    Japan, 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya, Jingumae, 4 Chome−27−2 1/3F

    Shop in Harajuku known for producing and sourcing made in Japan products, including artisan pieces, daruma made by A craft and sashiko gals, hand crafted kendama, Studio D'Artisan and Yamane Industries denim.

    JAPAN EDITION 原宿View on Google Maps
  16. Kyu Asakura House

    attraction

    29-20 Sarugakucho, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0033, Japan

    Taisho-era mansion with a small mossy garden, roam around freely, pay less than the price of a vending machine coffee (¥100!) to roam around a mansion for an hour

    Kyu Asakura HouseView on Google Maps
  17. Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum

    attraction

    Japan, 〒184-0005 Tokyo, Koganei, Sakuracho, 3 Chome−7−1 内 都立小金井公園

    Historic buildings from across Tokyo were dismantled and rebuilt to showcase, get really close with your surroundings, head to the House of Kunio Mayekawa first

    Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural MuseumView on Google Maps
  18. Nezu Museum

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    6 Chome-5-1 Minamiaoyama, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0062, Japan

    Seamless mix of sharp Kengo Kuma architecture, pre-modern Buddhist art, and a beautiful garden in the heart of Aoyama, spend 30 minutes just walking the stone paths of the strolling garden which a lot calmer

    Nezu MuseumView on Google Maps
  19. 神奈川工科大学 KAIT広場

    attraction

    1030 Shimoogino, Atsugi, Kanagawa 243-0203, Japan

    Beautiful minimal space designed by Junya Ishigami at Kanagawa Institute of Technology. Advance reservation is required to visit and tours are only available on selected dates. You need to email the university to book a tour in advance.

    神奈川工科大学 KAIT広場View on Google Maps
  20. DAIWA Shoes

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    24-5 Udagawacho, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0042, Japan

    Shoe store with a large selection of loafers at affordable prices. Discount available after showing passport.

    DAIWA ShoesView on Google Maps