Flea markets in Tokyo, called "nomin-no-ichi", appeared due to the fact that the Japanese are careful about things, honor history and ancestors. In this regard, each tourist should familiarize themselves with the assortment of Tokyo flea beetles, the trade on which begins in the early morning (there are practically no crowds and hustles there).
Togo Shrine Market
At this flea market (the goods are laid out in the gardens of the tomb of Admiral Togo Heihachiro), everyone will have the chance to acquire scrolls decorated with calligraphic writing, household utensils, antique porcelain toys, movie posters from the 50s, Godzilla statues, chests and wooden boxes, wedding kimonos. Those who are interested in things with history will have to fork out, and besides, it is not always possible to bargain here.
Oedo Antique Market
This antiques market takes place on the first and third Sundays next to the International Forum: vendors there offer sake and sushi utensils, lace, ivory mouthpieces, vases, ancient engravings, gold-framed pince-nez, English suitcases from World War II, pocket watches the Meiji era.
Shinagawa Intercity Flea Market
This Tokyo flea market (open on Sundays from 10am to 4pm near JR Shinagawa Station) allows visitors to own good quality original items as well as second-hand kimonos and yukatas.
Meiji Park Flea Market
It makes sense to come to this flea market on Saturdays (held in Meiji Park) to find many vintage and interesting things to replenish your collections.
Yoyogi Park Flea Market
Those who come to this flea market (open once a month on one Sunday) will be able to buy vintage clothing and accessories, vinyl records and a variety of interesting knick-knacks.
Flea market next to Arai Yakushi shrine
This flea market is more compact and less known among foreigners (prices are higher than at other flea markets): here on the first Sundays of the month they sell antique fabrics, old ceramics (you can find samples of the mid-19th-early 20th century in soft gray-blue tones, hand-painted), dishes, kimonos, Japanese fans. Near the outlet you can find stalls selling hot noodles in winter and ice cream and cold drinks in summer.
Shopping in Tokyo
Tokyo's shopping hub is the Ginza neighborhood, where shoppers will find designer boutiques and large department stores.
Do not forget to bring souvenir samurai katana swords, wooden hairpins in the style of “a la geisha”, cotton and silk robes, dolls in the form of geisha and samurai, fans, pearls, Japanese cosmetics, calligraphy scrolls from the capital of Japan.
