A Winter Day of Shimo-Kitazawa Thrifting // My Life in Japan

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    A Winter Day of Shimo-Kitazawa Thrifting // My Life in Japan
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  • @poop-eu5fo
    @poop-eu5fo ปีที่แล้ว +336

    those pastel sweaters you were seeing are veryyyyyy collectable and desired. the knitted dalmation sweater is especially desired and im glad u got it because that is a very good price for it. i think usually it sells for $200-300 online..

    • @mikanmandarin
      @mikanmandarin  ปีที่แล้ว +67

      Omggggg I’m so pleased with myself now lol

    • @poop-eu5fo
      @poop-eu5fo ปีที่แล้ว +27

      @@mikanmandarin The style is called Fancy 80’s/Spank!. If you like that style you should really go to Spank! Which popularized it or Happy birthday to you (yes that is the name of the store) and also Kiki2 but you do like that place a lot.

    • @mikanmandarin
      @mikanmandarin  ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@poop-eu5fo oh that’s weird I never saw any there, I’m surprised it’s so local lol

    • @ariella_jpg
      @ariella_jpg ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Do you know the brand name for the Dalmatian jumper??? i need to know what to look for

    • @poop-eu5fo
      @poop-eu5fo ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@ariella_jpg its called Rose(the ones that are glittery are atleast, as some other brands use the same patterns). Rose is probably the most expensive vintage brand for those sweaters. But, if you want similar cheaper brands there is Heartworks and Arielle.

  • @robynx8684
    @robynx8684 ปีที่แล้ว +174

    The sweater you bought at 13:38 is actually a pretty prized fairy kei sweater that can resell for hundreds of dollars! 9000 yen is actually not that bad of a price

    • @Ilsezwarts
      @Ilsezwarts ปีที่แล้ว +7

      People try to sell them for hunderds of dollars, but generally in the community we try to discourage buying from scalpers!! Generally for the Dalmatian sweaters I see people paying around a hundred dollars or less for it, since it is one of the more prized ones as you said. But yeah, there's a lot of scalpers out there, don't let them fool you that their listings for 300 400 or even 500 dollars is what you have to pay for it!! With a little bit of patience I see that most people that have them on their wishlists tend to find them for ok prices. They're especially more common in the US, since that's where they were originally manufactured in the 80s and 90s

  • @sammyhazel2639
    @sammyhazel2639 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    9:29 I want the “exercise hard, fiber, die anyway” sweater sooooo freaking bad!!!! On another note I would say that your friend’s coat isn’t just blue OR grey. It’s blue AND grey. Periwinkle to be exact 💗

  • @blakewagner1
    @blakewagner1 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    I absolutely LOVE your new hair color!! It makes me want to dye mine pink again even more!! Also, I can’t wait to go thrifting in Tokyo when I move to Japan :)

  • @ashleybish0p
    @ashleybish0p ปีที่แล้ว +55

    There was a book I was obsessed with back in the day, 12ish years ago or so [ I'm probably old enough to be your older-older sister or young mom LOL I am 36 now] but it's called
    "The Toyko Look Book" - I've always been so fascinated with Japan because of how different it is than America, where I live...but also because THE PEOPLE ARE SO ADMIRABLE/CUTE/ADORABLE AND THE FASHION IS OUT OF THIS WORLD♡ I love every unique thing about Japan as a whole. OH & HELLO KITTY🎀😻
    The whole point of this though [sorry ADHD] was to tell you how adorable I think you are and how you totally pull off your style. How I intelligent, creative and artistic you are for creating your own pieces. I have been subscribed to you since BEFORE you had even started fashion school in Japan. You were living in a tiny little room pretty much and you worked as an English tutor ♡ It's really cool to live vicariously though you over the years aha. But in all seriousness, youvr had many different types of videos and they've been a pleasure to watch. Keep following your dreams!! & since this thing is long as hell anyway lol, I also love your sarcastic sense of humor. Lol had to throw that in there.
    Merry Christmas to you!! ♡ from KY, USA.

    • @winter07
      @winter07 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You’re definitely too young to be her young mom because she’s 25 (((

  • @yona9678
    @yona9678 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Happy Holidays & Merry Christmas everyone 🤗❤

    • @AlexandersAdventure
      @AlexandersAdventure ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Merry Christmas to you as well! ❤️

    • @yona9678
      @yona9678 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AlexandersAdventure Awww, thx you too :3

  • @sunflowermood829
    @sunflowermood829 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I always get so happy when youtube recommends a video from you, your videos are so wholesome and feel like a nice warm cup of tea or lile nice hugs 💕

  • @lasshaley
    @lasshaley ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I was so excited when I saw this! A bucket list item of mine is to thrift in Shimo-Kita. One of the coolest neighborhoods in Asia. Thanks for giving us a chance to experience it vicariously. 💕

  • @burek.
    @burek. ปีที่แล้ว +6

    ive been following you for 4 years and you inspire me so much

  • @smudge6331
    @smudge6331 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    It looks blue to me! But I find loads of colours like cream and grey to have undertones like blue or pink that stick out to me when everyone else says they’re not there😭

  • @kawaiidoll4
    @kawaiidoll4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh my god I get so happy when you post especially daily vlogs !! Gosh ur pink hair is so pretty and cute it reminds me of summer time 🤍💞🌸💒🍓

  • @15puns
    @15puns ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So many cute sweaters I’m so jealous!!
    Oh and I totally relate with to having to sit down for a bit when sick; it can be exhausting sometimes so breaks are always good 💕

  • @sannemx_
    @sannemx_ ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Omg a Mikan video on Christmas eve, best early gift ever 🥰
    Also, Katie her coat is blue. I said what I said.

    • @mikanmandarin
      @mikanmandarin  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Awww thank you so much 💖💖

  • @_____gpx
    @_____gpx ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I loveeee your thrift shops videos, pretty unique and cool💗

  • @misshimedere9855
    @misshimedere9855 ปีที่แล้ว

    Merry Christmas 💕 love watching Japan thrifting videos

  • @giselle4418
    @giselle4418 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love how you and your friends all talk at the same time!! It is happy chaos.❣❤❣

  • @amber_sw3846
    @amber_sw3846 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    yayyayay your thrifting videos give me life … your hair looks amazing btw 🥰❤️🖤

  • @Susika
    @Susika ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Merry christmas 🎄☃️😘you did right buying the sweater, its a popular vintage sweater! I enjoy your thrift videos.

  • @charnaywiener
    @charnaywiener ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love your thrifting vlogs! I like how different each shop is that you go to😯 I've never worn a Christmas jumper before because its summer for me right now, so I've always worn shorts instead😂 Hope your feeling better, since I remember you talking about how you were sick on Instagram 💖

  • @catcafe01
    @catcafe01 ปีที่แล้ว

    all of the sweaters you found were so adorable !!! oh my goodness

  • @ivy5554
    @ivy5554 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Everything you bought was soooo cute! And I loved Katie's gray sweater haha

  • @marieghost4653
    @marieghost4653 ปีที่แล้ว

    AHH!!!😻 I love the pink hair!!! You always have the cutest hairstyle and color!! Your such a fashion inspiration Mikan.🙌🏼

  • @princemikoto
    @princemikoto ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Oh wow I'm glad you got the dalmatian sweater! They're very very popular in fairy kei, I wasn't expecting to see one in this vlog 💖💖💖

  • @lany4618
    @lany4618 ปีที่แล้ว

    happy holidays mikan !! adore the new hair colour and the video ♡

  • @chloe__x
    @chloe__x ปีที่แล้ว +2

    YOUR HAIR IS AMAZING OMG 😭😭

  • @v_zrvv
    @v_zrvv ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Merry Christmas Mikan! I love your hair 💗

  • @animeoeshonikako730
    @animeoeshonikako730 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ur extra pink hair looks so good mikan!!!

  • @themikuwithin
    @themikuwithin ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh my Goddess, I LOVE Shimokitazawa! Thank you so much Vina ❤❤❤

  • @kaiifur
    @kaiifur ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If I ever go to that area in Japan, I need to check some of those places out! Love your thrifting videos, you always make such great finds. I think ugly christmas sweaters are great. I also happen to be a chronic cat sweater collector. Happy new year, and keep up the great work on your videos and on your brand! I've loved all your designs so far! 💖✨️👊

  • @mewwitchh
    @mewwitchh ปีที่แล้ว

    really enjoy watching your comfy vlogs

  • @softerthandough
    @softerthandough ปีที่แล้ว

    yay another thrift video! thanks for sharing ☺️

  • @rilaxkumah
    @rilaxkumah ปีที่แล้ว

    Merry Christmas!
    I'm really loving those long plaid skirts!

  • @Rose-ws2ik
    @Rose-ws2ik ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the cat jumper you got! It looks like my two cats!! 🐈 🐈‍⬛

  • @bunniaster
    @bunniaster ปีที่แล้ว +1

    going thrifting with you looks so fun !!!

  • @ferncai
    @ferncai ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am loving your new pink hair, it suits you so well. I love watching your video so much, it's very calming to watch. And I love ugly Christmas sweaters, I think they are cute. Hope you are better

  • @abby335
    @abby335 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Merry Christmas Mikan 💜⛄🎄🎉

  • @RS-ux2kq
    @RS-ux2kq ปีที่แล้ว

    What a lovely christmas present of a video! Japanese thriftstores look so tempting! Also that's actually not even such a bad for a gunne sax dress ... they usually go for even more 😅🙈💞

  • @nicoleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
    @nicoleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ปีที่แล้ว

    posted 47 seconds ago I've never been here this fast! Happy holidays Vina and all! :)

  • @joeplana7450
    @joeplana7450 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was so much fun, thanks for sharing.

  • @Bonecuddles_
    @Bonecuddles_ ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You look SO GOOD with the brighter pink! Also I love ugly Christmas sweaters like you said the uglier the better 😂❤

  • @dreamer6943
    @dreamer6943 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love these thrifting vlogs

  • @starinajar13
    @starinajar13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Merry Christmas lovely! I love the pink hair and I'm pretty sure I had that Songbirb Barbie as a kid lol! There used to be a Barbie Boutique at a mall in Toronto when I was little, and seeing the wall of Barbies brought that memory back to me 😊
    About the ugly Christmas sweaters, I like the ones that are ugly-cute. Kind of like baby birds 😅

  • @NUTnougat
    @NUTnougat ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would love to go thrift shopping with you 🤩 you are so supportive as a co shopper 😅 ❤

  • @80YearOldWoman...
    @80YearOldWoman... ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i really enjoy your thrifting videos lol

  • @omi4470
    @omi4470 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy Christmas & New Year ❤🍊

  • @lizzie7929
    @lizzie7929 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Merry Christmas ♥️☃️❄️🎄

  • @PrincessJessy
    @PrincessJessy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love your thrifting videos

  • @RAdAR0000
    @RAdAR0000 ปีที่แล้ว

    you’re living my dream life fr😭😭😭😭

  • @namida-lover
    @namida-lover ปีที่แล้ว

    happy holidays, みかん!!

  • @01_T0X1C
    @01_T0X1C ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I actually wished before that I can travel japan just for me to wear extraordinary stuffs like gothic lolita or gyaru fashion. Now im in my 30s and I think i won't be able to do that. But i still love their fashion and how unbothered they are on what a person wears

  • @karynstudiosloane-ceramics436
    @karynstudiosloane-ceramics436 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    For those in Toronto, ON, Canada (which is the same time zone as New York - Eastern Standard Time) the live will be at 8pm on the 27th xoxo can't wait!!

  • @whatintheworld9621
    @whatintheworld9621 ปีที่แล้ว

    merry christmas !!! happy new year !!!!!

  • @grey5626
    @grey5626 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The hair and brighter dye look lovely! 😍🥰 I also don't like eggs, but I am vegan. I want to say I make have stumbled across your videos initially due to searching for vegan food reviews in Japan but I am not remembering clearly at the moment.

  • @EleanorMedhurst
    @EleanorMedhurst ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have the cat jumper at 10:18!! But I bought it in the US like 5 years ago for maybe £30? And thanks for this video, I want to check out Shimokitazawa soon and it’s nice to have a bit of a guide for what to expect 💖

  • @nicoleyoshihara4011
    @nicoleyoshihara4011 ปีที่แล้ว

    Merry Christmas Eve!🎄🙏❤

  • @hachi701
    @hachi701 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The pastel cat and teddy sweaters were so insanely cute, I want both!! But 200$ uhm 💀

  • @martynagoik9994
    @martynagoik9994 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im going to thrift shop in Shimokita on Thursday this week

  • @JELLY_doodle
    @JELLY_doodle ปีที่แล้ว

    EVRYTHING IS SO EXSPENSIVE

  • @Bubbles_Hill
    @Bubbles_Hill ปีที่แล้ว

    Woohoo. Thrifting day!

  • @vladdybrooker
    @vladdybrooker ปีที่แล้ว

    Mikan wtf I love your hair :) pretty

  • @hopemostoller5706
    @hopemostoller5706 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love ur haircolor I love pink plus ur cat is really cute❤

  • @temp_unknown
    @temp_unknown ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Egg lovers unite, sorry Mikan (Don't worry, less eggs for you means more eggs for me!) ALSO that coat is periwinkle :)

  • @kimberlydavis5034
    @kimberlydavis5034 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I absolutely love thrift stores. I enjoy thrift stores more than going to the mall and I know I'm saving money shopping at thrift stores instead of shopping at expensive stores at the mall.

  • @mammtagrg9174
    @mammtagrg9174 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally thrifting...💓

  • @annelisewhite6244
    @annelisewhite6244 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the pink hair (I also hate eggs!) x

  • @giniesyvae9040
    @giniesyvae9040 ปีที่แล้ว

    That plaid skirt looked like it was straight out of HEIHEI 😭I want it so much

  • @kawaiidoll4
    @kawaiidoll4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Merry Christmas 🤍🎄☃️❄️
    And have a happy new year !!! 💞💞💞💞🌸🌸🌸🌸🧖🏻‍♀️

  • @immortallheart
    @immortallheart ปีที่แล้ว

    The coat looks lavander purple 🥰🥰

  • @xXSong4UXx170971
    @xXSong4UXx170971 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lol the way I was thinking wow what a nice blue-grey coat before the question even popped up

  • @draculasbettina
    @draculasbettina ปีที่แล้ว

    Merry Christmas xx

  • @themoggyman776
    @themoggyman776 ปีที่แล้ว

    !!!I wanna thrift in japan later this year😭💖🌸!!!

  • @_Astrogirl_
    @_Astrogirl_ ปีที่แล้ว

    And your hair is adorable 😊

  • @cupidb0nes
    @cupidb0nes ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i cannot believe u got the dalmatian sweater THERE ARE SO MANY SPANK/FAIRY KEI PEOPLE WHO WOULD PAY DOUBLE IF NOT MORE FOR THAT!! ur so lucky

  • @TheOneWifNoUsername
    @TheOneWifNoUsername ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. I want Katie’s beanie with the ears. That’s so cute!
    Edit: someone as bad at directions as me? Not something I find often. Haha. I feel for you katie.

  • @dianaragub-schwartz4416
    @dianaragub-schwartz4416 ปีที่แล้ว

    your friends are funny! I also don't like it when my food touch each other. I remember throwing a fit when I was a little younger because of this so I know this is something I've had since I was younger 😂

  • @Xituyu
    @Xituyu ปีที่แล้ว

    Second hand we go is the strangest string of words I’ve heard in a while 😅 also 500 yen shop was my favorite place to thrift in shimo

  • @foxywaxy4279
    @foxywaxy4279 ปีที่แล้ว

    So adorable clothhes

  • @mirnakhaled5960
    @mirnakhaled5960 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That red long leather jacket tho 😍

  • @_Astrogirl_
    @_Astrogirl_ ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your videos

  • @lunaivse7028
    @lunaivse7028 ปีที่แล้ว

    LMAO WHEN U SAIDN NONONONONO DONTGODONTGO ITS ME XDD

  • @kwyncalixta2149
    @kwyncalixta2149 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Not your fashion hustle sponsoring your TH-cam hustle 😤💪 that’s a power move fr

  • @chomihana1327
    @chomihana1327 ปีที่แล้ว

    Merry Christmas:)

  • @0ryx
    @0ryx ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the grey or blue question i had a coat with the exact same problem but it is such a light grey/blue that you couldn't even tell so it's funny asking people what color it is xD

  • @Alex-ow5bs
    @Alex-ow5bs ปีที่แล้ว

    I rlly wanna go to Japan drift store cuz they have my style in there 🤧

  • @luisezimmermann2550
    @luisezimmermann2550 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would say the jacket is a cool gray (a blueish gray)

  • @luxcos6411
    @luxcos6411 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your new hair colour! And for me your friend's jacket colour is definitely grey. However I loved this thrift shop video!😭💗

  • @jennglow4647
    @jennglow4647 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool 😀

  • @SummerShyann
    @SummerShyann ปีที่แล้ว

    Her jacket is blue to me but blueish gray probably better

  • @JKchan
    @JKchan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the fruit sweater youre wearing is so cute ;-; what brand is it? did you buy it locally or online?

  • @80YearOldWoman...
    @80YearOldWoman... ปีที่แล้ว

    YAY

  • @Lola-de3wo
    @Lola-de3wo ปีที่แล้ว

    Merry Christmas!!
    What is the name of the thrifting stores you went into?

  • @user-ss5oq5uq3v
    @user-ss5oq5uq3v ปีที่แล้ว

    first!!

  • @jessiebeilharz1799
    @jessiebeilharz1799 ปีที่แล้ว

    Maple at the end 🥺😍

    • @mikanmandarin
      @mikanmandarin  ปีที่แล้ว

      Me following her around with a camera after I edited this video cause I didn’t have a video for the end HAHAHA

  • @amypat680
    @amypat680 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's greyish blue. Which is a shade of blue haha

  • @gracieesen9169
    @gracieesen9169 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    All I heard from Katie was “hsfajfjs eeegg hdbfwjfj eeeegg”

  • @reillymanske6771
    @reillymanske6771 ปีที่แล้ว

    First B) hi mikannnn

  • @emmamorehouse1710
    @emmamorehouse1710 ปีที่แล้ว

    So cute

  • @MegaEmiko
    @MegaEmiko ปีที่แล้ว

    The coat is grey, but like a blue-grey. So you’re both right 😂

  • @ericalee0610
    @ericalee0610 ปีที่แล้ว

    Should do unboxing haul tho

  • @mochisama2868
    @mochisama2868 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ahhh im the 9th comment yessssss👌✌✌