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Rosy-Baroque
Six flights up in an office building lies this secret trove of vintage clothing, jewelry, and bags. From Tokyo's Shibuya neighborhood store listing.
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Swimmer
An inordinate amount of hair baubles, umbrellas, pillowcases, pajamas, dishware, and suitcases, all emblazoned with cartoony images (dancing gumdrops, winking clouds), is crammed into this impossibly tiny space. From Tokyo's Shibuya neighborhood store listing.
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Three Minutes Happiness
With such low price tags on everything, it's easy to go a bit crazy at this two-story discount shop. From Tokyo's Shibuya neighborhood store listing.
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Tokyu Hands
One of the best-known stores in Tokyo, this seven-level behemoth sells a little of everything, from wrapping paper to kitchen utensils. From Tokyo's Shibuya neighborhood store listing.
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Vacancy Club
At this subterranean spot, the merchandise is mixed together in a pleasantly motley style: vintage lockets hang from the neck of an old anatomical torso, while a slinky new jersey dress is worn by a mannequin with a lampshade for a head. From Tokyo's Shibuya neighborhood store listing.
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World Wide Love!
The silhouettes of this store's eponymous clothing line are pretty straightforward, but the punky details, like an inset of skull-embroidered lace on a simple camisole, make the pieces stand out in a quiet—but very cool—way. From Tokyo's Shibuya neighborhood store listing.
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United Arrows
Similar to Beams (see the Shibuya section), this large boutique chain features a varying selection from store to store. For the greatest variety of merchandise, stick to its Harajuku flagship, an airy stainless steel and glass wonder filled with a plenitude of understated lines. From Tokyo's Harajuku neighborhood store listing.
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Four Can't-Fail Souvenir Spots
Here's where to pick up traditional goods for the folks back home. From Tokyo's Harajuku neighborhood store listing.
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Aquvii
Many of the tchotchkes at this cozy shop have some sort of twist that makes them extra special: A pair of cute sunglasses turns out to be a vintage collectible; a simple coin purse unzips to reveal a wild lining. From Tokyo's Daikanyama neighborhood store listing.
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Balcony
The way the feminine clothing—floral tunics, crochet dresses, chiffon tops—is informally draped over armoires and strung along stairway banisters mirrors the casual mood at this homey, bungalow-like spot. From Tokyo's Daikanyama neighborhood store listing.
