Buying Secondhand in Japan: A Guide by Area

Japan is one of the best places in the world to buy a pre-owned watch. Fakes are rare, condition is described honestly, and the weak yen makes prices among the most competitive anywhere. Specialist shops cluster in areas like Ginza, Shinjuku and Nakano. Here's how to shop, from pre-owned Rolex to vintage.

Sneakers are one of the most counterfeited categories in the world — which is exactly why Japan, with its established authentication culture, is a place you can buy with confidence. Shops cluster around Shibuya and Harajuku, from resale specialists to vintage select stores, with Japan-exclusive colorways and deadstock to be found.