List of Record Stores for ROCK/POPS/INDIE (Kanto)32shops

[ Since 2023 ] A little more than 10 minutes walk from Harajuku Station / Sendagaya Station. An alternative culture store where you can buy records/CDs, independent books such as zines, and drink selected drinks while listening to music on a high spec audio system.

From the current Japanese artists in Kichijoji, rock, jazz, alternative, guitar pop, clubs, black, world all genres, new records/CD stores

A convenience store that sells used records.There is a record inside the convenience store, and it is a different space.Holidays

Wonderland select record shop

Uptown Records is a Koenji-based shop specializing in experimental music, synth, avant-garde, post-punk, and underground sounds from China.

This shop displays a wide range of new and used records across all genres, carefully selected to create a space where anyone—from first-time record listeners to longtime vinyl enthusiasts—can enjoy records casually. To enhance the experience of analog sound, they use JBL 4311B speakers and Accuphase E-250 integrated amplifiers, one of Japan’s leading audio brands. From Shibuya, the heart of Tokyo’s record scene, Union Record offers a unique analog music experience you won’t find anywhere else.

With over 40,000 CDs and records on display at all times, this shop offers a wide selection spanning J-Pop, rock, metal, jazz, classical, and dance music. They also warmly welcome items for purchase.

A used record shop in Totsuka, Yokohama.

A bar and record shop just a 2-minute walk from Shin-Daita Station on the Keio Inokashira Line.

Records and cassette tape SHOP reflecting the culture of Tokyo

A total CD & record shop offering everything from the latest new releases to used titles.

Electric music shop in Nakano Broadway

With a total inventory of around 40,000 items, this shop offers an extensive selection of CDs, records, and music books across many genres, including rock and J-Pop. They carry a wide range of music across all genres.

Opened in November 2000, this is one of the few true collector-focused record shops in Yokohama. The store specializes in UK bands, particularly Merseybeat, with a solid selection of essential titles always in stock. Special attention is given to the shop’s singles selection, attracting collectors who travel from far away specifically to browse 45s and other single releases. The store is also a popular destination for DJs searching for new finds, and it's not uncommon for customers to strike up friendships through their shared passion for music—one of the shop’s unique charms. All records are meticulously organized in strict alphabetical order, making it easy to check whether a particular title is available. Customers are welcome to listen to as many records as they like before purchasing, providing added confidence for collectors and audiophiles who place a high value on sound quality.

*POOL SIDE is like an urban resort atmosphere where you can enjoy music and fashion. We always deliver good records & fashion, regardless of genre or generation.

Saboten Records is a record shop located in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo, specializing mainly in out-of-print and used vinyl. The store offers a selection centered on original LPs and 7-inch records across genres such as Jazz, Vocal, Soul, Rock, and Brazilian/Bossa Nova. They also carry CDs, vintage posters, books, and audio equipment.

Opened on December 11, 2020.

Record shop for genre -less dance music specialty stores

A shop with a book, CD and a little record