I Found a HUGE Thrift Store in Japan

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9 ай бұрын

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I found a giant thrift store in Japan!! Quite possibly one of the biggest ones I have seen yet, and so densely packed!! So today... we are going to do some shopping!!
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@TokyoLens 9 ай бұрын

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@chelseacarpenter2302 9 ай бұрын

What would I have bought? Yes! Lol a little bit of everything probably 😅

@kimmandy36 9 ай бұрын

Which branch is this at? Thank you

@MrPwilks 9 ай бұрын

maybe out of fashion but i like to get japanese editions of western CD releases, would apreciate at least a minute spent on those

@richconroy5559 9 ай бұрын

I think the question is what would I not have bought? I'd go broke if that was near me

@josephgoforth9722 9 ай бұрын

if i had to guess, that wooden box with the turn table (or lazy susan for us north americans sometimes term it as) is probably for bonsai trees to turn periodically so it gets even sunlight distribution on the tree's different sides.

@blueray222 9 ай бұрын

One thing that really strikes me is just how impeccably clean and organized it all is for the sheer size of the place and variety of what they have. A typical thrift store only a fraction of the size here in the west always has that feeling of a bomb having gone off in it by comparison.

@dissolvanizer 9 ай бұрын

nearly any thrift store here in Georgia, USA, is going to look like it was ransacked.

@sayantanmazumdar3 9 ай бұрын

Japan in a nutshell.

@DemonzSlayer49 9 ай бұрын

Thank ふくふくん for that

@jasonsummit1885 8 ай бұрын

The Japanese just have so much respect for everything especially cleanliness. That's just one of the qualities they have amongst quite a few others.

@DuskLegend 6 ай бұрын

It’s levels of degree of worship of consumerism. Unfortunately Japan is probably one of the worst in the world for that

@nicolenadia1 9 ай бұрын

It’s the Bookoff Super Bazaar FYI. Added to my Google Map List! Thanks!!

@Arynex 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, I was amazed he didn't mention it haha

@OMGs-Life 3 ай бұрын

yeah me too .. i was like wtf where is it :) @@Arynex thank you @nicolenadia1

@merovech7 3 ай бұрын

Which one specifically bro 🙏🏼 when I go on maps there’s like 10 in the greater Tokyo area

@With_Me_JAPAN 9 ай бұрын

This is the hugest thrift store I’ve ever seen! With Norm’s excitement, it felt like I was treasure hunting there😆Easily half a day can be spent there looking around all the great stuff! Thank you for the fun shopping video, I really want to visit there!✨

@TokyoLens 9 ай бұрын

ITS MASSIVE!! And I noticed that you just released a video IN THE SAME SLEEP POD place that I did hahaha That's awesome!! It was pretty cool eh? Keep up the great work~ And you should definitely visit!

@TravelingSoloLogs 9 ай бұрын

Yuka Sannnnnn! 😁

@raykupal 9 ай бұрын

hugestest!!!🤩🤩🤩🤩 definitely a target location for me !!!

@TheDarkWarsmith 5 ай бұрын

Those vinyl for only £2.64

@Sbeas19 9 ай бұрын

We are here once more with Norm's Thrift store adventures that makes me wish anything like this was in my country, even if its a tiny fraction of it... And not the ones that are just tvs, fridges and else.

@richardwilliams877 9 ай бұрын

These places are DEADLY. Not in the sense that you'll get lost and starve (though that's also easily possible), but you'll end up bringing back suitcases full of stuff 😂 Bought back like 3 suitcases full of toys 2 years in a row, haha. Hope you're doing well, Norm!! :D

@hafizanthebackpacker9736 7 ай бұрын

Where is this place?

@richardwilliams877 7 ай бұрын

r9736 the specific store? There are 1,000s of these stores in Japan :)

@hafizanthebackpacker9736 7 ай бұрын

@@richardwilliams877 yups name of the store.

@JotaceLIVE 9 ай бұрын

LETS GOOO!!! Idk why but I have a passion for thrift stores. The idea of suddenly finding something I've wanted as a bargain, or even something I didn't even KNOW I wanted is amazing, so every time you upload one I like to share your passion for the stuff you see from a distance 😂.

@Deathy2D 9 ай бұрын

Time to start adding all those locations you showed up so far to my list since I finally will visit Japan early next year. Also, your excitement is always the best part of your videos!

@sarahramos2919 9 ай бұрын

I love these thrift store adventures! The Pyrex prices are insane though having grown up with them being considered “old-fashioned” at the time. I love that they’re still treasured. And all the model trains…! Thank you for the visual feast! Take care!

@wwgbert 9 ай бұрын

The turntable device you were looking at, I think it is for working on / trimming bonsai trees. It makes it easier to trim around the tree/ plant.

@weatherwitchandfelinefamiliars 9 ай бұрын

I have NEVER seen a thrift store that size before, not even an eighth that size. It's like a mega supermarket!! I'm astounded at what can be sold too. I've managed three different charity shops in the UK. That is absolutely Insane!!! My favourite section is always the bricabrac as you never know what you'll find to be able to use ❤ Your excitement was catching, so wonderful to see such enthusiasm 😊

@VerhoevenSimon 9 ай бұрын

I really love your thrift store videos, and the stunning state of most items always amazes me.

@robertsupra4511 9 ай бұрын

Your excitement and vibes are infectious my friend! As always I sooo enjoy the content and your style of editing! Thanks for sharing!

@FeiYenKnDna 9 ай бұрын

Another great Tokyo Lens Video. I've always loved thrift shops, or as we call them here in the UK 2nd hand shops/charity shops. That excitement of never knowing what treasures you might find. When I last visited Japan I had a friend that took me to some large and I mean LARGE Bookoff Super Bazaars and other recycle shops in Chiba but this one in your video is like the cave of wonders from Aladdin. I'll definitely be spending a day there in the future. Thanks for ruining my bank balance Norm! /j ;D

@michaellee4722 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for putting the location in the description!! I actually went to that store to check them out. It was indeed HUGE!

@chelffie3867 9 ай бұрын

Yes, a new thrift store video!!! Let's go!!! I love finding hidden treasures at thrift store

@TokyoLens 9 ай бұрын

just so many thrift stores to hit up lol

@hbrown9813 9 ай бұрын

I love these thrift store ones! Thanks for another great video, Norm! You rock!

@TokyoLens 9 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@SarREdits 9 ай бұрын

Another amazing thrift store! Looks like another to the list of future explores I've got to do 👀

@BrandonB... 9 ай бұрын

I've been to Japan, China, all over Western Europe, the US, and Canada and I can honestly say I've never seen a store quite like that in my entire life!

@TaT2GeN 9 ай бұрын

wow, you could spend weeks in that store and not see it all! I love how neat and orderly it all is, such a difference from what we have in the west. I would have to go everyday and take it section by section, I would need to see all the things! so cool, thanks Norm!

@kevinholt2648 9 ай бұрын

Norm I think you have found a very happy place for you. I think I would lose a week or more in someplace like that just wandering around. Well organized and clean what a great store. I shudder to think of the amount of the real estate for all of that stuff to all occupy since it was all one level it appeared. Not a small amount. Thanks for taking us on another journey to entice us on the merits of Japan.

@hamamatsucho 9 ай бұрын

Always loved the second hand stores in Japan. Got me so many Manga, games and merch back in the day during my couple months in Japan and been browsing there every week. Guess having had multiple Book Off locations right by the stations on my daily commute did not help much in not finding myself browsing for too long.

@TokyoLens 9 ай бұрын

so many amazing things to fid!

@zannusx 9 ай бұрын

Heading to Japan in January for my first time and this is the type of store me and my cousin are looking forward to hitting up. I actually notice you out your hand on something I am actually hoping to find

@MsEpilady 9 ай бұрын

There are a few Book Off stores in Southern California but the one I visited was a fraction of the size of the amazing store you filmed; that was bonkers! The store I visited only sold books, manga, Cds, Dvds, anime figures, cards and collectibles. 🤗

@kungfool69 9 ай бұрын

omg such an amazing looking shopping experience!!! thank you Norm!!

@Gaara11990 9 ай бұрын

I want to do a thrift store adventure with you one of these days. Got all the secret spots. That's freakin sweet Norm. Thanks for sharing. Hope you are doing well.

@artfxdnb 9 ай бұрын

This is just the kind of store you can spend hours upon hours in and walk out with much more than you intended and I love it haha!

@bnpflipkid 9 ай бұрын

Whoaaaaa! Thank you for this. Definitely adding this to my October trip!

@nielskedepielske 9 ай бұрын

i can't believe it! i've been to this book off a couple of times on my last japan visit!!! need to get back there 🥰

@galiane7365 9 ай бұрын

Wow, I've toured many book offs during my stays in Japan, but never seen one this huge! Totally have to go to it on the last day of my future trip there, haha!

@MitchellOrd 9 ай бұрын

Awesome video Norm! I've been looking at the possibility of going to Japan later next year, and I definitely will be dropping into one of those thrift stores, they look like the kinda places that will actually make me spend money haha

@xDeadPanda 9 ай бұрын

Omg, I just moved to Niigata last Friday and I am so motivated to check out all the thrift stores in town thanks to your videos, keep it up! I wonder if the thrift stores will be slightly different in a less tourist-y area 😅

@brentonmcclean3647 9 ай бұрын

Bro, I love your channel man...keep up these awesome uploads

@GamingFoodie 9 ай бұрын

That puzzle art at 7:55 is by Yoshitaka Amano, who is famously known for doing most of the art for the Final Fantasy series as well as Vampire Hunter D!

@EnderVoice 9 ай бұрын

I miss japanese thrift stores so much. Thank you for sharing this and reminding me a bit of my former life in Japan :)

@PandaNugget143 9 ай бұрын

I love these kind of videos!! Thanks for sharing 😊

@TokyoLens 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for being here for it!!

@hellsbells112 8 ай бұрын

Wow! I’ll have to check this out next time I go to Tokyo! Thanks, Norm!

@alexb.1320 9 ай бұрын

I always love it when you have one of these videos. I can see things getting out of hand with your brother =-) considering the sheer amount of everything in each of these stores, and as you mention how good the condition is of many of the items, how could you not? Its not like we have anything even remotely close here in Canada to shop even a fraction of the products. Looking forward to the next one.

@Unknown-qq1qh 9 ай бұрын

Spending multiple days in this store is something I could easily see myself doing. So much interesting things to look at and buy

@yossisureta2578 9 ай бұрын

Wooooow this is a huge store!! I’d love to do buy all the used cloth and fashion show at home lol always enjoy thrift shop series❤ Thanks for finding a great spot and sharing with us🤩

@ActualLiliCakes 9 ай бұрын

I appreciate that you at least looked at the clothes section for us despite not caring much for the section yourself. There's so much there!

@ComfyCherry 9 ай бұрын

I love to see people's carts when they do videos exploring shops, if you don't wanna lug them around while recording it'd be cool to have a quick section at the end showing what you bought at home/studio.

@astrayhope 9 ай бұрын

Always enjoy your thrifting videos! Hahah, I think that's one of the largest Book-off's I've seen! It's probably one of my favorite places to get used manga and Pokemon cards for my nephews :)!

@Embarrassed_Mess_ 9 ай бұрын

Oh wow, that’s the biggest thrift store I’ve ever seen. I feel like you could get lost for days there and still find all sorts of new things the whole time 🤣 Thanks for bringing us along! 😊

@catmanh2o257 9 ай бұрын

I’ve been studying in Japan for two weeks now. Thanks for giving me a new place to visit

@TokyoLens 9 ай бұрын

thats amazing! How's it going so far?

@machodiglett2486 9 ай бұрын

Dream come true at 30yrs old flying from Scotland to Japan for the first time, I've got my eye on those boxed N64 games :)

@Chan_Fry Күн бұрын

How is it so neat and clean? In the U.S., I don't even expect retail stores to be that organized and presentable. Wow. The tourism industry needs to be sponsoring these videos.

@MicheleJean 9 ай бұрын

These thrift adventures are always just mind blowing. It seems like the thrifting at the store you find is similar to simply treasure hunting.

@Parugraph 9 ай бұрын

Man i love stores like this i can spent an entire day just browsing

@41tinman41 9 ай бұрын

I need to visit this! That tokusatsu section was something else, it had everything both current and previous series.

@kuro4294 9 ай бұрын

Cant wait to hit up a couple of these shops next time I’m in Japan. Always looks like a great time

@TokyoLens 9 ай бұрын

they are all sooo good!

@lewmills8560 9 ай бұрын

Awwww, man... That place sounds awesome. Makes me wish I could visit Japan again. Keep up the great videos, Norm.

@RobboDrawsStuff 9 ай бұрын

The surfboards got an audible "oh!" out of me. I haven't surfed in about 15 years but I still love looking at boards when I go to places that sell them.

@ts0kik016 9 ай бұрын

omg i love these videos, i hope i will be able visit japan too one day! great video :D

@jjcabello1 4 ай бұрын

Watching late but I love this. Everything so well cared for and organized. It’s overwhelming! I would definitely become exhausted and leave with nothing😂

@jessekainordwall 9 ай бұрын

Can't wait to go check out that shop!

@TheoMcAllister 9 ай бұрын

I can't wait to go to Japanese Thrift stores again! Only three weeks to survive until I'm back! The one we usually go is also pretty huge and it has a nice view of Mt Fuji

@TokyoLens 9 ай бұрын

thats super soon!! Exciting!!

@KaireMl 9 ай бұрын

Subscribed just to promote the channel, it is a lot of effort you put on these videos! Planning to get a sailing license, found your channel, ended up watching weird summer tech in here hehe. Congrats

@cri6009 9 ай бұрын

Always love your videos, hope to see more in the future!!

@TokyoLens 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!! Many more years of vids to come!

@tokyod-man5182 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! Great video! Will be great for when I move back to Tokyo next year! 😊

@eric1800es 9 ай бұрын

2:02 oh man. Core memory unlocked. My roommate in Fukuoka bought a used N64 in 97 or 98. Two games. Mario 64 and that. I loved it. Being a bit older, I was just stunned by the N64. And I loved the soundtrack for Waverace

@andrewmccune2895 9 ай бұрын

Book Off is the best, I love it so much

@catwatson2795 9 ай бұрын

Yay for second hand stores! Thank you for the video 😊

@TokyoLens 9 ай бұрын

love them so much!

@alanndra 9 ай бұрын

Wow, that's a massive thrift shop! There was so much it was actually overwhelming. Idon't know what I'd buy, but I'd definitely like to visit the gaccha section! I love the idea of Shimayama-san's shop pins, I can't wait to see them!

@ghzhammer 6 ай бұрын

Really glad I saw your video we went in November and really enjoyed it.

@ghoffrantaha 9 ай бұрын

I LOVE your thrift store video!!!

@eatmarth 9 ай бұрын

Seeing this huge thrift store makes me kinda sad that my local thrift store, and other retails stores are not as organize. I feel like in the last 10 years there's been a big shift towards quantity over quality shopping experiences so it's hard to find organized stores that you can actually find what you're looking for

@ligeialovelace 9 ай бұрын

This video made me realize - if you want to get to know what a person likes, bring them to a thrift store! Lots of nostalgia and options that aren't just whatever's popular right now

@TravelingSoloLogs 9 ай бұрын

Awesome video bro, I'm surprised you squeezed that whole store in less than 20 minutes

@TokyoLens 9 ай бұрын

Wasn’t easy 😂

@mochimozzarella 9 ай бұрын

Okay. I just gotta know what you left there with & if you're ever going back. This place is craaazy. The giant Gachapon is defintely a must see 🤣 Thank you for sharing! As always, much love & keep being awesome Norm! -T

@Laura_Darkspear 9 ай бұрын

Norm uploads a thrift store video: it’s a good day. 😃👏 Love these thrifting videos.

@jobos98 9 ай бұрын

Loved the electronic stuff & the Bass Guitar sections, & the Toys....

@The_Foil 9 ай бұрын

A sunday blessed by a video of Norm in a thrift Store, Love iit!

@triple_cheese 9 ай бұрын

Can't wait to try out some thrift stores when I come to Japan in December

@MailMe2Japan 9 ай бұрын

Finally got a minute to watch. I love your energy. I am going to love visiting Japan.

@TJ-Games 9 ай бұрын

Love these thrift store videos! I would be on the struggle bus trying to figure out what to bring home. 😂

@ShaneRob93 9 ай бұрын

The Movies and CDs and Books sections has me drooling. I go thrifting every day, but we just have Goodwills around me and they have nothing on thrift stores like this.

@mychan454 9 ай бұрын

Hi Norm! Always feel happy to see you on Sunday morning!

@TokyoLens 9 ай бұрын

its the way to be!

@MrLBPug 9 ай бұрын

What a great store. It all looks like good and usable stuff as well 🙂

@Nezpla 9 ай бұрын

This is going on my list of places to go to on my next trip with at least half day dedicated to wandering the isles

@silverian 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for Thrift Store tour! There were a lot of interesting stuff! Pokémon cards, games, toys and other things.

@rddragon5 9 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you pressed the typewriter keys. I so wanted to hear that noise.

@Stormcrow89 9 ай бұрын

Ooooh, this looks so much fun! The vinyls, DBZ and Pokémon stuff, along with some of the handbags and glass trinkets caught most of my attention, but I would probably spend hours here just trying to narrow down what to buy lol. Also, I love the robot, it’s amusing and adorable.

@helmhamburgerhand 9 ай бұрын

Every time i see a video of yours it makes me want to pack up and head to Japan.

@alphamike87 9 ай бұрын

Another great video Norm

@EndlessMuse 9 ай бұрын

It's so well organized! Very pleasing to the brain.

@usamaepekonis 9 ай бұрын

That is the biggest thrift store I have ever seen and the quality of the items that you have shown looks really good unlike many thrift store that I have seen

@TokyoLens 9 ай бұрын

nearly mind blowing the scale of the shop just doesnt show in the vid lol

@usamaepekonis 9 ай бұрын

@@TokyoLensThe store also looks neat and clean. The store I've been to just places their products randomly so I couldn't really search for any specific product

@Forrealsyall 9 ай бұрын

I want to go retro game shopping in Japan soooo bad. It just seems like such a blast. Their selections are so massive and the prices for games there are generally much more reasonable compared to most western countries. But also, as a huge Dragon Ball and Gundam fan, it’d be hard not to just go ham with buying stuff. I’d have to exercise my restraint while in Japan haha.

@cheri1567 9 ай бұрын

I love going to the thrift stores here in Australia. I get some great clothes items that would have otherwise gone to landfill. So I'm grateful to be saving these items. I also love getting cheap fantasy books from the thrift store as well for 5-10 dollars each. Next time I'm in Japan I will definitely go to more thrift stores. Can't wait for my next trip with my husband.

@Rob-hb7wh 8 ай бұрын

Toku! Give me all the tokusatsu toys!!! This place is so cool, with how much stuff they have it feels like it'd be twice as big as a walmart, what amazing variety and insane quality!

@AzeharaCh 9 ай бұрын

Watched this video about a week ago. Im going to Japan late October and i made it a priority to stop in this place thanks to this video. I will be staying near the airport but on the other side of the river for the last two days and I will walk over to check the place out.

@MBOG808 9 ай бұрын

Did you get the name of this store? I’m going to Japan around the same time and wanna check this place out too

@AzeharaCh 9 ай бұрын

@@MBOG808 its called Bookoff Super Bazaar. This is is located Southwest of Haneda Airport on the other side of the river. GPS coords are 35.533469189535566, 139.71797102938189

@michaelcherry8952 9 ай бұрын

3:22 Hey! A little Canadian Content (besides your good self)! My parents flew Wardair a couple of times to Hawaii. They always said it was a lot of fun. The cabin crew really got into the whole vacation vibe. Also, real meals on real plates with real cutlery!

@urallineed420 9 ай бұрын

This is so exciting and I'm so jealous

@jak3hd 9 ай бұрын

Oh I'm definitely stopping by this thrift store in a few weeks!

@tertin_studio 9 ай бұрын

Ok , I need a 2 hours full walkthrough of that store . get back there please 🤩🤩

@marks150 9 ай бұрын

A thrift store live stream with Norm would be insanely awesome

@batoyskiworld5377 9 ай бұрын

17:09 Maybe something at the Super Sentai section just beside the Pokemon cards aisle..or at the Kamen Rider toy section..but all in all, that thrift store is awesome! 😄😍

@SmilingQuokka 9 ай бұрын

Oh man, I can just smell that vinyl section! ☺️ Find memories of my folk's record collection. Love the walkthroughs you do of these thrift stores, Norm. We could spend so much money there. 😅