Burgers are becoming a big sensation in Japan. In the country’s current burger boom, some very unique burgers have been whipped up. From the atmosphere to the wallpaper, at TEN FINGERS BURGER in Sangenjaya, you will feel like you are in an American Diner.  

If that isn’t enough to excite you, then the menu sure will. The burgers come in three different sizes: 10 Fingers, 8 Fingers and 6 Fingers to represent how many fingers you will need to hold the burger.

We all love a filling burger, but TEN FINGERS BURGER has taken this to a whole new level, commemorating their one-year anniversary in June with the release of a seriously huge burger which stirred a drooling sensation. 

We recommend you demolish this burger with a cream soda to enjoy a wonderful flavour combination. 

Inviting your friends to challenge this burger with you surely would be fun. And afterwards, you can all treat yourselves to this tempting and colourful banana split.

This burger is not only huge, but also delicious. Come challenge your 10 fingers (and possibly toes) to this impossibly massive burger!

Sushi Cafe Taro, a sushi restaurant that opened in Sangenjaya, Tokyo in December last year to successful popularity, is currently undergoing renovation and will reopen on March 1, 2019. The restaurant is a branch of the Brooklyn-based sushi restaurant Taro Sushi.

Japanese sushi has become popular worldwide. Each country creates their own version and styles of the food, and Sushi Cafe Taro serves it New York Style. They sell the instantly-recognisable California roll sushi which is actually a rare sight in Japan as well as other kinds of sushi rolls, all at an affordable price.

Below is the restaurant’s recommended menu item which is being made even better for the reopening.

Salmon Avocado Roll: ¥480

The roll is made with salmon from Alaska and complemented with avocado. Salmon is much more popular than tuna in the US which is the big fish in Japan.

Other picks include the Shrimp Tempura Roll made with large and tender Whiteleg shrimp and spicy sauce, the Una Avo Roll made with eel and avocado―a combination you wouldn’t normally see in Japan―and much more.

Taiwan’s crazy popular ice cream shop NINAO Gelato is opening its first ever branch in Japan. The grand opening of the new shop, which will be located in Sangenjaya, will take place on October 11, 2018.

NINAO Gelato first made its appearance in 2012 in the city of Tainan which is on the southwest coast of Taiwan. They have around 110 refreshing and sweet flavours of soft serve ice cream and gelato to offer which switch up each day.

The shop is credited with lighting the fire of the ice cream boom in Taiwan. It was a runner-up in the 2015 Gelato World Tour which was held in Tokyo and its popularity has continued to reign.

The new Sangenjaya branch is not only the first in Japan – it’s also the first overseas branch. They will also have 110 flavours including popular flavours from Taiwan as well as flavours that suit the taste buds of the Japanese market. Just two flavours will be served each week, meaning every visit will be a surprise.

As well ice cream, you can order green tea and milk tea from which you can choose the temperature – hot, warm or cold. The shop is also getting a Japanese exclusive – tea containing “tea jelly.” This tea jelly is served with both warm and cold drinks and offers an explosion of tea goodness when it enters your mouth.

This jelly can also be changed to medicinal jelly. There’s the “Chrysanthemum Jelly” which aids in preventing colds, tiredness and has anti-ageing properties, and “Natsume Jelly” which warms the body, has potassium which helps against swellings, and antioxidants. The tea jelly is available with warm and cold drinks only.

Try popular ice cream from Taiwan while you’re in Japan at NINAO Gelato Sangenjaya!

Yuna Yabe and MIOCHIN are known for their unique fashion sense. The two of them have decided to bring their special YouTube features to MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON in the form of articles.

In this first entry, the two fashion gurus headed to six unique second hand shops both of them are personal fans of.

“3 Biki no Koneko” – Reasonably priced with a diverse line-up

The first spot on today’s list is 3 Biki no Koneko which can be found on the second floor of Harajuku ALTA, a shopping mall located partway down Takeshita Street, making it a very accessible and easy-to-find shop.

The second hand items here are very reasonably priced. The customer ratio is diverse, from middle school children to foreigners, further showing the shop’s affordable line-up. They have so many different things on display, even patterned cloth, character merchandise and a trove of accessories, so you’re sure to find something you like.

Yuna and MIOCHIN take no time at all to find something for themselves. Although it’s still only the first stop on the list, they’re prone to loosening their purse strings!

“Panama Boy” – A 39 year old second hand shop

The next stop is Panama Boy which is distinguishable by its brick wall. It’s an old shop that has stayed in the same location since 1979. They also operate outside Harajuku, with two branches in Sapporo and one branch each in Nagoya, Kyoto and Sendai.

If you’re someone who finds the hurdle too high when it comes to used clothes shops, then fret not. This shop is stocked with many different selections including plenty of casual designs that are easy to pick up.

There’s also vintage items on the second floor. Pick up one of the headdresses or lace robes for when you’re dressing up for a special day.

And don’t miss the shop’s original remade clothes. Panama Boy truly overflows with originality you won’t find anywhere else.

“Kilo Shop” – Unique & Reasonable!

The Kilo Shop flagship store is situated in Paris, France. Their best quality is their unique way of selling items by weight. Standing in the shop can be overwhelming due to the large quantity of items that pack it. Most second hand things in there are from Europe.

MIOCHIN went straight to weighing something out! You press the button on the scale that is the same colour as the tag on the item you pick up and it will weigh it for you.

This one’s just ¥558! MIOCHIN could not contain her excitement at the cheap prices. It’s very possible to find bargains for yourself here.

Kilo Shop is full of clothes you won’t find anywhere else – you’ll have to make the trip there. Try finding some vintage treasures for yourself.

“KINJI” – The number of items is irresistible!

The next stop is KINJI. It’s in a favourable location opposite Laforet Harajuku along Meiji-dori. It’s on floor B1F of the building. Once you enter, the spectacle will roll out before you and you’ll gaze around wondering just how long it will take to make a round trip. It’s that big. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that it has the biggest number of items and styles in Harajuku. Of course, they have everyday items too. You’d never get bored of going here even if you went every day.

A particularly popular part of the shop is the retro and fairy corner. This might be a good place to start looking if you’re feeling a little lost.

Yuna and MIOCHIN once again were quick to discover some second hand items they liked, and of course they bought them!

Do you know the origin of the shop’s name “KINJI”? It actually comes from the name of the company president’s grandfather. Knowing a bit of history about somewhere can make you love it even more, right?

“thrift-tokyo” – ½ price when buying 10+ items!

thrift-tokyo is located at the back of Cat Street. They sell both men’s and women’s items. The racks outside the shop are lined with colourful items too. You’ll get excited before even entering.

The thrill of thrift-tokyo is the cheap prices. But other second hand shops have cheap prices too. What’s more surprising about this place is that you can get half the price when buying 10 or more items. This counts if it’s two people buying at the same time too. It also needs to be over ¥1,900.

Our two fashion icons are picking things in a calculated manner. All of the item prices are already reasonable, and you can get them even cheaper with the discount. How about visiting with a friend?

“G2?” – Unique girly retro

The last stop of the day is G2?, a second hand shop with a girly-retro vibe. Their line-up is centred around vintage clothing from the 1950s-1970s in Europe and the US. Items here aren’t just cute, they have a spiciness to them too.

The interior displays make it feel as if you’ve been sucked into the room of a very stylish girl. Even just gazing around is fun. The vintage toy corner is apparently popular with foreign customers.

You should definitely check out the record-shape bags. The shop is filled with designs you won’t find anywhere else so you can stand out from the crowd.

Did you like this list? If you’re in or going to Japan this summer be sure to visit Harajuku and shop to your heart’s content at one of their many second hand stores.

And be sure to check out Yuna Yabe and MIOCHIN’s YouTube channels below.

Ramen is a popular food across the globe with plenty of recognition as part of Japanese cuisine.

KINTON RAMEN is a ramen bar that first opened in Toronto, one of Canada’s biggest cities. They have announced a new branch to open in Sangenjaya, a neighbourhood in Setagaya, Tokyo. The restaurant will hold its grand opening on May 18, 2018.

KINTON RAMEN established itself in 2012 as a pioneer orthodox ramen restaurant. They have ten branches across Toronto and Montreal, one in Seoul, and now their first in Japan.

The new restaurant is just a 3 minute walk from Sangenjaya Station. You’ll find it down the alley next to the Docomo shop along Setagaya-dori. They serve up the same menu as in Canada: tonkotsu ramen, toripaitan ramen, cocktails, shochu, and sake.

For a limited time only, from May 18th to 31st, customers can get one free drink of either beer, cocktails, or soft drinks. This service is available for the month that they opened only.

*Select drinks not included in the offer. For those drinks served in glasses only.

Let’s have the real ramen from Canada!

VINTAGE QOO TOKYO is a romantic vintage shop that can be likened to a jewel box. It’s located in a place a little beyond Omotesando’s alleyways. You’ll know it by its cute mix of vintage colours: white and pink.

Inside dangles a chandelier which lifts the atmosphere of the shop. Every article of clothing, and each bag, pair of shoes and so on lines the shop beautifully, and all stand out from one another. It’s the kind of dressing room you yearn for as a child – a place that will sweep you off your feet.

The store is particular about its wares, filling shelves with items from the 80s and 90s. Although everything in there is stuffed together side-by-side, you can feel that it’s from another time, with each high brand item donning its own texture and appearance.

At QOO, they don’t just sell clothes. They offer vintage furniture and interior items too. Their appeal comes from their designs and silhouettes which are distinct from the time they came from.

The wallpaper, decorating the shop with its original textile, and the ceiling layered with lattice that was used in gardens in the older days will tickle your heart.

VINTAGE QOO TOKYO celebrates its 6th year since opening this year. The owner, Junna Mori, opened it herself after gaining experience as a buyer with another company. The store began as a wholesaler.

“I plunged myself into visiting vintage shops in Daikanyama with a suitcase packed with items in hand. While I was doing that, I started to want to own my own shop.”

“Because I love second-hand clothes, I thought intensely about how I could keep them something close and familiar to people.”

Junna said this while delicately taking vintage items into her hand that have been picked to flow with the current times.

“For beginners, they find it hard to wipe thoughts about second-hand clothes and vintage like ‘If you’re not well-acquainted, you can’t wear them,’ and ‘It’s not a world I can enter,’ don’t they? It’s because of those people that I want to take in items that can add something your everyday life.”

It certainly is a waste that the culture of second-hand clothing is dying out because it’s a difficult world to get into.

“That’s why I want to carry on the legacy by matching items that flow with the current age and its trends.”

VINTAGE QOO TOKYO is dedicated to seizing the irreplaceable second-hand and vintage culture.

VINTAGE QOO TOKYO doesn’t have a set stock day, and it shows as those who may have visited the store yesterday will come the next day and say, ‘This wasn’t here yesterday!’ The lineup changes bit by bit every day.

“If you have a lot of items in stock because of a set day where goods arrive, and they sell well, then you’ll have a shortage of stock. I don’t like to think that people won’t come across something because they couldn’t make it in time with such timing like that, and so I value a fresh lineup every day.”

This is the kind of vintage lifestyle that VINTAGE QOO TOKYO offers. If it’s the luxurious kind of vintage that’ll strike a chord in your heart you’re looking for, then you will find it here.

Burberrys Trench Coat – ¥42,800 (Tax-Included) / Suede Belt – ¥2,800 (Tax-Included)

GUCCHI Floral T-shirt – ¥23,800 (Tax-Included)

CHANEL Round Double Flap Matelasse Plate Chain Bag – ¥218,800 (Tax-Included)

Ueno is home to many famous tourist spots including Ueno Zoo and the Ameya-Yokochō open-air market. But did you know that Ueno also has a lot of second hand clothing stores?

Let’s take a look at some of the stylish shops dotted around Ueno Station.

upperupperさん(@uprupr)がシェアした投稿 – 3月 7, 2018 at 4:11午前 PST

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This boutique carries a wide selection of fashionable vintage clothes. The shop’s key colour scheme in the building interior is white which provides a background against the variety of colourful fashionable items in stock. They sell men’s and women’s clothing making it a place absolutely worth checking out.

中本洋さん(@hiroshi1098)がシェアした投稿 – 11月 22, 2017 at 5:14午前 PST

MAGAZINES

In addition to second-hand clothing, this store is lined with a range of vintage items too. It can be found on the way to Ameya-Yokochō, an open-air market and a famous tourist spot of Ueno, so you can stop by en route.

ハレルThriftStore🌞さん(@hareru_thriftstore)がシェアした投稿 – 2月 28, 2018 at 8:04午後 PST

Hareru Thrift Store

The bargains here are incredible. You can pick up clothes super cheap from ￥500 to ￥1000! The items there have also been praised for their good condition. You might be able to find a gem among the rubble.

WEGOスタッフスナップさん(@wego_staff_snap)がシェアした投稿 – 5月 26, 2017 at 5:53午前 PDT

WEGO

WEGO is a casual shop popular with people of all ages that stocks stylish, modish items. If you’re interested in fashion then this popular store is a must-visit.

Takako Matsumotoさん(@crazytkk_013love)がシェアした投稿 – 8月 8, 2014 at 3:43午前 PDT

Garakuta Boeki

This America-inspired store sells sundries imported from the US as well as clothes. It has a nostalgic feel to it while still feeling fresh and new. The array of items sold here will get you excited.

Did you enjoy these picks?

Make sure to check the list again if you’re taking a trip to Ueno!

I assume some of you might have no idea which shop to go to even though you want to buy some second-hand clothes. In this article, I will introduce to you some recommended second-hand clothing stores in Harajuku!

Lots of original/remake products at “Santamonica”

Harajuku – the town that has come to be the Mecca for second-hand clothing for many years. Santa Monica is a store located away from the hustle and bustle of the busy streets that opened as the very first ladies only shop. 37 years on, it’s still the newest place to be so.

The main color of the store and the big signboard is white. It’s a store where you can enjoy second-hand clothing to a whole new level, a place that sells original items, remade items, and more. This store is recommended for the beginners of second-hand clothes

Detailed information：http://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/28279

A second-hand clothing store which has many trendy items “FUNKTIQUE”

“FUNKTIQUE” is a second-hand clothing store located beside Tonchan Street. They sell trendy, modern items based on the street cultures of 90’s to 00’s. They collect various items from vintage sport brands, artistic small items and new items and the condition of each item is very good.

 Many models and stylists visit this store and therefore I am sure that you can become the expert in fashion.

Detailed information：http://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/42681

“flower” where many “girly” items can be found

flower’s Harajuku store reached its 17^th anniversary this year. The store has been offering selected-items that cannot be purchased at other stores and supporting girls who want to buy “girly” items. The clean and white/wood brown colored store has a comfy atmosphere which makes you want to stay for a long period of time! The space inside the store is wide and the clothes are not racked messily so you can find your favorite item easily.

The motto of the store is to sell simple/elegant and unique clothes. They also sell orthodox items such as denims and race blouses.

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Sangenjaya is a ward in Setagaya not too far from Shibuya. It is a place known for its large gathering of restaurants, coffee shops, bars and more, and one that brings in more and more tourists every year. Located in the very same Sangenjaya is Baluko Laundry Place, a new launderette with coin machines.

Baluko Laundry Place launched under the principle of ordinary people being able to use their laundry time more effectively and therefore more worthwhile. Established in the capital, the launderette’s interior design is one of its characteristics.

Together in collaboration with interior designer Eiji Kasahara , Baluko Laundry Place offers a laundry service that stands out from the rest.

Many of Japan’s launderettes are cramped, but Baluko is much more spacious and attractive. If you’re staying in Tokyo for a long period of time then you should definitely check Baluko Laundry Place out.

Whenever you go shopping in Tokyo, you always find yourself particularly drawn towards the second hand clothes shops. Each shop has its unique style, and something special that grabs your interest.

Ride the Tōkyū Tōyoko line to Gakugei-daigaku station then take the east exit to the commercial district. After a 3-minute walk, you will stumble upon the shop we are introducing today: “Mistico Disco“. Without thinking you will want to say the name of this shop out loud – it sounds like a cute magical chant!

From the bottom to the top, you can see a gorgeous view from the stairs. After climbing the stairs, what world lies in wait on the other side of the door?

The surrounding wooden floor and roof creates a relaxed environment. The room is filled with colourful clothes. Although so many clothes of different colours fill the room, this room will have something to compliment anyone. The unique atmosphere brings about a pleasant experience.

A patterned dress which will set your spirit free, a wide straw hat perfect for a summer event – what will you discover?

Mistico Disco was opened by a couple in 2009. Upon opening the business, the couple were unable to think of a name. It was then that the husband found the word “Mistico” written down on something he was reading and it stood out to them.

“Mistico” means to hide in a far away country.

When Emma first saw the building, she fell in love with the attic roof style, and how a popular disco song drifts by unexpectedly at this location. The sound of “Mistico Disco” sounds like a wonderfully bright place.

 “You cannot help buying the clothes that you really want to wear!” Said the gentle Emma-san with a smile.

 “Certainly, your feelings are reflected in the atmosphere of the shop. It doesn’t matter about your age or taste, but perhaps right now the 70’s look is trending?” Said Emma, and then added,

 “The 70’s style suits us, making us into adults. Daring designs and impressive patterns – this was the time period where you didn’t want to lose a battle when it came to clothes. Perhaps it was the period when you wanted to impress even yourself with your style.”

This style suits you because you are an adult. You can wear because you became an adult.

Let’s count the number of amazing things we can do because we are adults.

Those who believe that you can do more things as you grow older definitely have more fun.

There must be something that only the current you can choose, whether it be a way of life or a simple item of clothing, it’s waiting for you!

tops ¥8500＋tax、50`s skirt ¥15800＋tax、hat ¥6800＋tax、bag ¥7900＋tax

80’s suite ¥10800＋tax、bag ¥6900＋tax、scarf ¥3400＋tax

Photo：Kayo Sekiguchi

Edit：Namiko Azuma
Text：Miiki Sugita

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 Just a 10-minute walk from Omotesando station to Kotto-dori, Minami-Aoyama reaches you to a unisex clothing store, climbing the rankings with its high reputation. Light enters the room through a big window, filling it with a calm atmosphere. Clothes and accessories are lined up in the spacious room. Surprisingly, the clothes all look as beautiful as brand new.

The simple, basic style of this second hand clothing is perfect for a masculine look and will suit women too. Not just modern fashion, but fashion items that have been loved for a long time are also available here. This shop is overflowing with a calming and cool atmosphere. It cannot be denied that this well and truly is your one and only stop for adult second hand clothing.

I was greeted by manager Naoya Okamoto, who spent four years working at LOVE VEGAS in Oozu, Nagoya before moving to Tokyo . “Nagoya also has a second hand clothing culture that is booming in the city” he said. “This special culture has hit Tokyo too, however, the impact doesn’t seem so large here”. Despite not having a starting point, Okamoto begun building up from square one, knowing that there was no easy road to success.

Okamoto explained; “There are many people in the business world of Aoyama and so it is hard to make the clear distinction of your own personal style in the market and make it understood to many.” He then added; “above all else, I want to make this a place to satisfy every single person that walks into our shop – that is the most important thing”.

The colour hues and the size of the exquisite military shirt and snow camouflage parka somehow reminded me of the irresistibly cute silhouette of a Chinese model.

“Wherever you are, your clothes stand out. This is our key concept. Some of our clothes have a hint of playfulness.”

Okamoto continued in a low-key and polite tone. Out of a large number of items the ones in store were specially selected. You can feel the passionate hard work in every item of clothing. For the past four years, this is what Okamoto and his team of staff have used as the foundation of verandah aoyama style.

Upon asking about the origin of the name of the shop, Okamoto replied: “When I came to see the shop, it was a fine day. From the large window, the sunshine poured in and the word “veranda” came to mind.

 It’s raining today, but nevertheless whether it is sunny or not are two completely different things. The veranda carries the breeze and light to our lives. The scenery experienced at this shop cannot be understood by merely being inside your house. That is why the shop has been named Verandah.”

■Information

Verandah aoyama

Address：Serene 201, 6-3-10 Minami-aoyama, Minato, Tokyo
TEL：03-6450-6572
Business hours: 11:00〜20:00
There are no scheduled non-business days

If you’re someone that says “I love second-hand clothes,” then you might also think the following. That you’re knowledgeable when it comes to fashion. You’re serious about it. You like things that are out there and different. But really, it shouldn’t be like that. It doesn’t matter if you’re not well-informed about fashion, it doesn’t matter if you’re not sure what you want, and there’s nothing wrong with seeking out some normal looking clothes. And of course, if it’s your first time buying second-hand clothes, that’s fine too.

Any kind of second-hand clothing can be picked up by anyone. And that’s the kind of message “Santa Monica” embrace, the long-running second-hand clothing shop in Harajuku.

Harajuku – the town that has come to be the Mecca for second-hand clothing for many years. Santa Monica is a store located away from the hustle and bustle of the busy streets that opened as the very first ladies only shop. 37 years on, it’s still the newest place to be so.

The main colour of the store and the signboard is white. The concept behind this is “second-hand clothing that you can wear finely and beautifully.” About 30% of their stock contains new items, something rare among second-hand clothing shops. It’s a store where you can enjoy second-hand clothing to a whole new level, a place that sells original items, remade items, and more.

When I caught a glimpse inside the store from outside, I felt the girly motive behind the store. “So cute!”

It’s something close to me, so I picked it up on it straight away. She was wearing jodhpurs with a black, Mexican style tunic. She is a cool and wonderful person that looks like a painting of someone dressed stylishly in mature second-hand clothing.

“I feel that even if girls choose darker colours they are intuitively choosing a gorgeous colour, a pretty colour. If you said it in terms of food, it’s like their appetite has expanded. That’s the feeling I get.” This is what the stylish Taketa said, and what she said was very convincing. It’s something we girls possess eternally. And it’s an incentive to find happiness and be cute.

I asked Taketa, who has worked at Santa Monica for 10 years, “Have you always liked second-hand clothing?” She replied, “I got into it all around the time I realised that I liked different things than other people. But it was later that I became more knowledgeable about second-hand clothing, and I came to understand the true meaning behind how great it is. Even the designs of the new clothing we have in store came from second-hand clothes.”

I saw the face of second-hand clothing in Taketa’s words. Second-hand clothes are clothes of “today” from yesterday. They have that kind of value too. The “now” becomes the past, which simultaneously is the “present” today. If you take the ages of fashion to be something that comes and goes, then it may certainly be good to wear it as the originator.

 I can’t help but talk about the abundant accessory corner which gives off a notable presence. I recommend people to take a look at the line-up, especially people who have the image in their minds that all second-hand clothing stores stock expensive and vintage accessories. These ones start from just a few hundred yen and range from adult-like accessories to more pop accessories.

“We have lots of different kinds, from vintage, to things we selected and bought, to accessories which we bought different parts for and made ourselves. I’d be really happy if someone came and really liked one of them, whichever it may be. For someone to think ‘I bought this thing from this place before.’ To leave that kind of little memory with people.”

Second-hand clothing doesn’t choose people. That’s why I want people who don’t know about it to take a look for themselves. If you want to hear a bit about the story behind what you’ve chosen, then ask. It’s not just about the design; this piece of clothing you have chosen has a destiny and a long history from a faraway place you didn’t know about, and the you now is wearing it. Second-hand clothing has a sense of romance that dwells inside it which you cannot see with your eyes. And it’s up to you to continue that romantic tale.

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