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The expansive retail landscape in Tokyo and in Japan isn\u2019t necessarily easy to comprehend for either residents or visitors. Every city in the country, of course, has its myriad of department stores devoted to womenswear, menswear, accessories, interior decorations and much more. What many visitors don\u2019t realize, however, is that Tokyo (especially) also has a thriving vintage and second-hand market<\/a> for retail goods<\/strong> which makes it a must-visit destination for sourcing high-end and priceless bargains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Considering the current position of the yen against the dollar, pound and euro, Japan, then, should be on any self-respecting shopaholic\u2019s list. This is where KOMEHYO<\/a> comes into play. KOMEHYO happens to be one of Japan\u2019s leading high-end resale stores with locations throughout the country<\/strong>. From prized Louis Vuitton bags and Gucci jewelry, to Gibson guitars and Canon cameras (only available from the Nagoya main branch) KOMEHYO is a veritable treasure trove for brand bags, fashion, watches and jewelry<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For fashion-conscious womenswear enthusiasts, KOMEHYO has a spectrum of items from leading luxury handbag brands including Hermes, Channel and Louis Vuitton<\/strong>. One of KOMEHYO\u2019s highlights, however, is that it stocks Japanese brands that have traditionally been prohibitively expensive overseas<\/strong>. Junya Watanabe and Kenzo, for example, can all be sourced at KOMEHYO for extremely competitive prices compared with overseas stores. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And if you\u2019re looking for quality Japanese menswear, for example, then Japanese brands including Comme des Gar\u00e7ons, Yohji Yamamoto and Sacai<\/strong>, in addition to international staples such as Prada and Maison Martin Margiela are also available for bargain prices if you know what to look for. Note that Japanese menswear brands are only available at Nagoya Honten Honkan and KOMEHYO SHINJUKU MEN<\/strong> with the latter location also carrying streetwear labels including Supreme and Nike. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Renowned Japanese designer Rei Kawakubo, of acclaimed Japanese brand Comme des Gar\u00e7ons (also available at KOMEHYO), often speaks about the term kachikan <\/em>in relation to design and retail. Kachikan is a fundamental word when considering fashion in Japan. Meaning, on the surface, \u201cvalues,\u201d it actually encompasses much more including how you design, how you treat materials, how you approach aesthetics and how you work with your team, employees and customers. KOMEHYO very much embodies this aspect of Japanese culture and design and from the second you arrive at one of its stores, you can feel and appreciate the respect the company has for the products on sale and its customers who come from far and wide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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