Japan - Tokyo
Toys Goldenage
By @giannisimone
This is the first place you should check out if you are into retro toys. This tiny cramped shop bursts at the seams with all the classic products Japan is famous for: Godzilla, Ultraman, kaiju, Kamen Rider, Mazinger Z and other sofubi and chogokin; minicars; Candy Candy and other girls’ toys; tin toys; and then magazines for kids, bromides (old idol photo portraits)… It literally has things you won’t find anywhere else in Akiba. Enough said.
Address: Japan, 〒101-0021 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Sotokanda, 4-chōme−7−２ 小林ビル 1F 1F Kobayasi Bldg, 4-7-2, Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
About @giannisimone
I’m a writer, teacher, and tour guide from Italy, based in Japan since 1992. I help travelers make sense of Tokyo, Yokohama, and the rest of Japan with practical insights on culture, neighborhoods, walking routes, and slow travel. I also cover otaku culture, and you’ll often find me scouting cemeteries, backstreets, and local eats so your trip runs smoothly and stays curious.
