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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nRecycle stores are what Japan calls secondhand shops and more often than not, when you move into a new neighborhood, you\u2019ll find at least one local recycle shop that caters to the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Japan\u2019s secondhand market has seen a steady increase throughout the years and as of 2022, there were approximately 483,000 secondhand shops scattered across the island. Some well-known and popular recycling shop chains include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Hard Off stores<\/a> \u2013 they have around 914 shops across Japan\u2019s 47 prefectures <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n- 2nd <\/sup>Street<\/a> \u2013 Japan\u2019s second most popular secondhand shop chain with over 800 stores across the island and an online store <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n- Treasure Factory<\/a> \u2013 a secondhand store chain with over 100 locations in 11 prefectures <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
There is also a secondhand store chain, King Family<\/a> if you live in less urban prefectures such as Saitama, Fukui, and Chiba. <\/p>\n\n\n\nInternational students, fresh graduates, and lower-income families are just some of the customers that recycle shops see come and go as they offer items for between 50% to 70% of the original cost depending on what you\u2019re looking to purchase. Many recycle shops also host seasonal sales where you can bag a good deal as some items may be purchasable for as little as 30% to 40% of their original cost. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re someone looking to furnish and decorate your home but are restrained by a tight budget, recycle shops are the way to go. Combine this with picking up some necessities and supplies at one of Japan\u2019s numerous 100 yen shops, and you\u2019ll be able to stay well within your budget if you shop smart. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hard Off and Off House <\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/senad-palic-fhZK3uv_xN8-unsplash-1024x768.jpg\" "\\"\\"")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThe \u201cOff\u201d stores are arguably the most popular chain of secondhand shops in Japan and the most numerous with almost 1,000 stores across the country\u2019s 47 prefectures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The company started as a new audio retailer called \u201cSound Hokuetsu\u201d in 1972 but shifted its focus to the reuse and recycle business in a bid to aid the movement towards a more sustainable recycling-oriented society. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The \u201cOff\u201d Group is divided into different types of secondhand shops, and you can usually glean what the shop specializes in based on the name: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Book Off \u2013 selling and buying secondhand books, magazines, DVDs, CDs, and games <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n- Hard Off and Off House \u2013 selling and buying furniture, household and kitchen appliances, kitchen items such as utensils and crockery, etc. Hard Off also sells musical instruments and bits and bobs from gadgets and computers, so if you need a specific piece of outdated hardware for that old PC you just can\u2019t part with, this would be the place to go <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n- Mode Off \u2013 selling and buying secondhand clothes, bags, and shoes <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n- Hobby Off \u2013 for all the hobbyists and geeks out there looking for a cheap, possibly discontinued gaming console (GameBoy anyone?), or a reasonably priced camera or phone <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n- Liquor Off \u2013 the rarest of the Off Group, this shop buys unwanted bottles of liquor and sells them to someone who does <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The Off Group also has an online store<\/a>, so if you prefer to do your shopping that way, they\u2019ve got you covered. <\/p>\n\n\n\nTreasure Factory <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Treasure Factory was established in May 1995 by President and CEO, Eigo Nosaka. They currently have over 100 stores that operate out of 11 prefectures in Japan, including Tokyo, Saitama, Kanagawa, and Chiba. What sets them apart from the other recycle shop chains in Japan is that they\u2019ve expanded their operations overseas and have branches in Thailand and Taiwan! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This chain sells and buys just about anything and some of its product categories include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Furniture (beds, chairs, computer desks, dining room sets, etc.) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n- Household appliances (white goods, vacuum cleaners, clocks, etc.) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n- Digital home appliances (TVs, audio systems, security cameras, etc.) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n- Kitchen goods and supplies (Japanese and Western tableware, cooking utensils, etc.) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
They also have an online store<\/a> for ease of shopping. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nC2C (Customer to Customer) <\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/app-store-1174440_1280-1024x682.jpg\" "\\"\\"")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nPerhaps unsurprisingly, online marketplace services and apps are fast becoming the go-to place for a good bargain, especially if you\u2019ve got the patience and negotiating skills. In Japan, the most popular community-powered e-commerce company for selling and buying secondhand goods is Mercari<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nFounded in July 2013 by Japanese entrepreneur, Shintaro Yamada, Mercari surpassed Yahoo! Auctions<\/a> to become the most popular flea market application in Japan as of 2021, with over 72% of residents in Japan saying they\u2019ve downloaded and used the app at least once. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThe e-commerce company expanded into the U.S. market in 2014 and the U.K. market in 2016 and its app currently has been downloaded over 100 million times worldwide as of December 2017. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yahoo! Japan Flea Market<\/a> is another popular online marketplace where individuals can buy and sell new and used items. This is a popular place to hunt not just for a good bargain but also to find rare items that can be difficult to find elsewhere. <\/p>\n\n\n\nCraigslist<\/a>, an American company that operates a classified advertisements website, is also another popular option, especially among the expat community in Japan. Founded by Craig Newmark in 1995, users can find anything from furniture to white goods to bicycles and cars. Just be aware of scammers and make sure to meet in person for the transaction to avoid any mishaps. <\/p>\n\n\n\nSayonara Sale <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Literally translating to \u201cgoodbye sale\u201d, this is when non-Japanese residents of Japan who are leaving the country throw a sort of garage sale in an attempt to empty their apartment or house of items they no longer want or need. Due to the fact that disposing of oversized items such as furniture and household appliances in Japan is time-consuming, inconvenient, and requires a removal fee, sayonara sales are a fantastic option if you\u2019re on a tight budget because oftentimes, those hosting these sales are looking to sell off their items as quickly as possible. This means that you can find great deals on furniture, and household and kitchen appliances for very cheap (or even free!). You can find listings for sayonara sales on Facebook groups<\/a>, and the \u201cFor Sale<\/a>\u201d section of Craigslist.<\/p>\n\n\n\nRelated articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Spring Home Decor Ideas<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- How to Save Money on Big Household Appliances<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Eco-Friendly Shopping in Japan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- How to Add Color to Rental Apartments<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- What are the Basics of Creating a Beautiful Room? Top 5 Tips!<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nRecycle stores are what Japan calls secondhand shops and more often than not, when you move into a new neighborhood, you\u2019ll find at least one local recycle shop that caters to the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Japan\u2019s secondhand market has seen a steady increase throughout the years and as of 2022, there were approximately 483,000 secondhand shops scattered across the island. Some well-known and popular recycling shop chains include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Hard Off stores<\/a> \u2013 they have around 914 shops across Japan\u2019s 47 prefectures <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- 2nd <\/sup>Street<\/a> \u2013 Japan\u2019s second most popular secondhand shop chain with over 800 stores across the island and an online store <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Treasure Factory<\/a> \u2013 a secondhand store chain with over 100 locations in 11 prefectures <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
There is also a secondhand store chain, King Family<\/a> if you live in less urban prefectures such as Saitama, Fukui, and Chiba. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
International students, fresh graduates, and lower-income families are just some of the customers that recycle shops see come and go as they offer items for between 50% to 70% of the original cost depending on what you\u2019re looking to purchase. Many recycle shops also host seasonal sales where you can bag a good deal as some items may be purchasable for as little as 30% to 40% of their original cost. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re someone looking to furnish and decorate your home but are restrained by a tight budget, recycle shops are the way to go. Combine this with picking up some necessities and supplies at one of Japan\u2019s numerous 100 yen shops, and you\u2019ll be able to stay well within your budget if you shop smart. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hard Off and Off House <\/h2>\n\n\n
\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThe \u201cOff\u201d stores are arguably the most popular chain of secondhand shops in Japan and the most numerous with almost 1,000 stores across the country\u2019s 47 prefectures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The company started as a new audio retailer called \u201cSound Hokuetsu\u201d in 1972 but shifted its focus to the reuse and recycle business in a bid to aid the movement towards a more sustainable recycling-oriented society. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The \u201cOff\u201d Group is divided into different types of secondhand shops, and you can usually glean what the shop specializes in based on the name: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Book Off \u2013 selling and buying secondhand books, magazines, DVDs, CDs, and games <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Hard Off and Off House \u2013 selling and buying furniture, household and kitchen appliances, kitchen items such as utensils and crockery, etc. Hard Off also sells musical instruments and bits and bobs from gadgets and computers, so if you need a specific piece of outdated hardware for that old PC you just can\u2019t part with, this would be the place to go <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Mode Off \u2013 selling and buying secondhand clothes, bags, and shoes <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Hobby Off \u2013 for all the hobbyists and geeks out there looking for a cheap, possibly discontinued gaming console (GameBoy anyone?), or a reasonably priced camera or phone <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Liquor Off \u2013 the rarest of the Off Group, this shop buys unwanted bottles of liquor and sells them to someone who does <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The Off Group also has an online store<\/a>, so if you prefer to do your shopping that way, they\u2019ve got you covered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Treasure Factory <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Treasure Factory was established in May 1995 by President and CEO, Eigo Nosaka. They currently have over 100 stores that operate out of 11 prefectures in Japan, including Tokyo, Saitama, Kanagawa, and Chiba. What sets them apart from the other recycle shop chains in Japan is that they\u2019ve expanded their operations overseas and have branches in Thailand and Taiwan! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This chain sells and buys just about anything and some of its product categories include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Furniture (beds, chairs, computer desks, dining room sets, etc.) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Household appliances (white goods, vacuum cleaners, clocks, etc.) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Digital home appliances (TVs, audio systems, security cameras, etc.) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Kitchen goods and supplies (Japanese and Western tableware, cooking utensils, etc.) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
They also have an online store<\/a> for ease of shopping. <\/p>\n\n\n
\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nC2C (Customer to Customer) <\/h2>\n\n\n
\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nPerhaps unsurprisingly, online marketplace services and apps are fast becoming the go-to place for a good bargain, especially if you\u2019ve got the patience and negotiating skills. In Japan, the most popular community-powered e-commerce company for selling and buying secondhand goods is Mercari<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Founded in July 2013 by Japanese entrepreneur, Shintaro Yamada, Mercari surpassed Yahoo! Auctions<\/a> to become the most popular flea market application in Japan as of 2021, with over 72% of residents in Japan saying they\u2019ve downloaded and used the app at least once. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The e-commerce company expanded into the U.S. market in 2014 and the U.K. market in 2016 and its app currently has been downloaded over 100 million times worldwide as of December 2017. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yahoo! Japan Flea Market<\/a> is another popular online marketplace where individuals can buy and sell new and used items. This is a popular place to hunt not just for a good bargain but also to find rare items that can be difficult to find elsewhere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Craigslist<\/a>, an American company that operates a classified advertisements website, is also another popular option, especially among the expat community in Japan. Founded by Craig Newmark in 1995, users can find anything from furniture to white goods to bicycles and cars. Just be aware of scammers and make sure to meet in person for the transaction to avoid any mishaps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sayonara Sale <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Literally translating to \u201cgoodbye sale\u201d, this is when non-Japanese residents of Japan who are leaving the country throw a sort of garage sale in an attempt to empty their apartment or house of items they no longer want or need. Due to the fact that disposing of oversized items such as furniture and household appliances in Japan is time-consuming, inconvenient, and requires a removal fee, sayonara sales are a fantastic option if you\u2019re on a tight budget because oftentimes, those hosting these sales are looking to sell off their items as quickly as possible. This means that you can find great deals on furniture, and household and kitchen appliances for very cheap (or even free!). You can find listings for sayonara sales on Facebook groups<\/a>, and the \u201cFor Sale<\/a>\u201d section of Craigslist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Related articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Spring Home Decor Ideas<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- How to Save Money on Big Household Appliances<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Eco-Friendly Shopping in Japan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- How to Add Color to Rental Apartments<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- What are the Basics of Creating a Beautiful Room? Top 5 Tips!<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
<\/div> - How to Save Money on Big Household Appliances<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Spring Home Decor Ideas<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Kitchen goods and supplies (Japanese and Western tableware, cooking utensils, etc.) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Digital home appliances (TVs, audio systems, security cameras, etc.) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Household appliances (white goods, vacuum cleaners, clocks, etc.) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Furniture (beds, chairs, computer desks, dining room sets, etc.) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Liquor Off \u2013 the rarest of the Off Group, this shop buys unwanted bottles of liquor and sells them to someone who does <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Hobby Off \u2013 for all the hobbyists and geeks out there looking for a cheap, possibly discontinued gaming console (GameBoy anyone?), or a reasonably priced camera or phone <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Mode Off \u2013 selling and buying secondhand clothes, bags, and shoes <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Hard Off and Off House \u2013 selling and buying furniture, household and kitchen appliances, kitchen items such as utensils and crockery, etc. Hard Off also sells musical instruments and bits and bobs from gadgets and computers, so if you need a specific piece of outdated hardware for that old PC you just can\u2019t part with, this would be the place to go <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Book Off \u2013 selling and buying secondhand books, magazines, DVDs, CDs, and games <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Treasure Factory<\/a> \u2013 a secondhand store chain with over 100 locations in 11 prefectures <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- 2nd <\/sup>Street<\/a> \u2013 Japan\u2019s second most popular secondhand shop chain with over 800 stores across the island and an online store <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n