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Off to Tokyo: Need some specific recommendations!

post #1 of 6
7/21/11 at 3:27am
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Hey everyone,

I'm excited to say that I'm going to Japan for the first time tomorrow, definitely the highlight of my Asia trip this year. Trying to get prepared, I spent a considerable amount of money on Japanese catalogs and magazines (Toys McCoy, Lightning, etc) to try to get an idea of what shops are available in the Tokyo district. However, upon looking at these magazines and online sources, I was overwhelmed with the sheer amount of shops that I could visit.

That being said, I'm trying to see if I can get some first-hand recommendations from you all on places that offer the goods I'm looking for at reasonable prices smile.gif

Specifically:

  • Buzz Rickson - looking for the William Gibson MA-1
  • Toys McCoy/ Real McCoy
  • Long leather wallets - brands and shops less known outside of Japan
  • Iron Heart, Flat Head - looking for slimmer cuts

I suppose I'm looking for shops that have a good assortment of products, or at the very least a thorough collection of a certain brand, that way I can try on different sizes to get a better feel of the fit. I haven't been fortunate enough to get a chance to try this stuff on back in the states frown.gif

PS - staying in the Shinjuku (Prince Hotel)

Thanks so much in advance,
David
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post #2 of 6
7/21/11 at 3:48am
Can't help too much with the shopping, but please spend more time eating than shopping. I'm not talking just sushi either. Check out all the street food (yakitori esp), the noodle shops, shabu shabu etc. The Prince Hotel is pretty nice too, although it's been a few years.
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post #3 of 6
7/21/11 at 4:50am
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Hey thanks for the tip - haha just heard that from a few friends just now myself. Was sad when I realized there was no Tokyo Yelp frown.gif
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post #4 of 6
7/21/11 at 8:56am
Hey, I've stayed at the Prince Hotel in Shinjuku before! That place is really white (like, white people). It seems that is the go-to hotel for travelling American/European businessmen. I think they have a McDonalds on the side of the hotel to make them feel at home.

Looks like you are very denim/workwear-centric...you'll want to check out Hinoya in Ueno and well as Free & Easy's The Rugged Museum. Real McCoys also has a flagship somewhere in Tokyo. I know you didn't mention these, but you also might want to check out Studio D'Artisan and Pure Blue Japan flagships in Tokyo. Nigel Cabourn's Army Gym is also in Tokyo if you are down with Cabourn.

The Iron Heart garage is somewhere in the middle of nowhere and I think Flat Head is situated in Nagano.

Tokyo is supposed to be HOT right now....my brother just got back from there. He said don't even bother packing jeans...t-shirts & shorts, yo.
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post #5 of 6
7/21/11 at 9:03am
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CityHunter - thanks for the reply... still up even though I've got to leave my place in 4 hours (it's 12AM right now). Super excited, and still trying to figure out where I want to go.

It looks like Junky Special may have what I am looking for too. Yeah - I just finished my long-ass co-op (paid internship) and I figured its time to expand my casual wardrobe a little bit based on what I already like. I've always been a huge fan of militaria so looking to get stuff like that too.

The other shops you mentioned are perfect too - right up my alley, I just couldn't think of all the brands/types of goods I wanted to see.

I spent so much time looking for clothing that I have another question: Where do I go for all the electronics and 'nerdy' stuff? Talking about games, keyboards, gadgets!
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post #6 of 6
7/21/11 at 9:09am
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I spent so much time looking for clothing that I have another question: Where do I go for all the electronics and 'nerdy' stuff? Talking about games, keyboards, gadgets!

Akihabara - Electric Town. You can thank me later.
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