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.

Tucked into a corner of the front lobby, this used record shop is curated by the innkeeper—formerly a music industry professional and a longtime DJ and collector with a deep love for vinyl. Drawing on their background in black music and club culture, every selection reflects a distinct perspective, with thoughtful reviews accompanying each title. With the belief that records should be enjoyed not only by buying and listening but also simply by browsing, the shop was created out of a desire to offer a more approachable experience—especially at a time when vinyl can feel overly elevated and record stores have become increasingly rare, inviting travelers to casually enjoy records along the way.

A specialty store dedicated to vinyl records, offering both new and used titles, as well as buying used records. Located in a former elementary school classroom after the school closed. With the largest sales floor in Mie Prefecture, the shop carries around 10,000 LPs and EP records.

Opened in Harajuku in 2011, this record shop is run by respected DJs including GNT and KINKA. Their used selection spans everything from dance music to jazz and world music, while new releases focus primarily on Japanese artists. The shop is known for its distinctive lineup, closely connected with the label “RUDIMENTS.”

The shop carries records, CDs, and goods with a focus on underground and independent releases—ranging from labels pushing innovative, next-level sounds to heartfelt works by artists whose music fits perfectly with a quiet moment on a rare day off from a busy life. They also offer salt lamps, inspired by the Shabby Sic poetry message of “keep moving forward,” encouraging people to follow the light that represents dreams and hope through the experience of the shop.

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

An online shop called "Estacio Records," opened in May 2005, specializing in records, CDs, and music-related books. They carry music from around the world—including South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa—covering genres such as jazz, Latin, Brazilian, rare groove, easy listening, soundtracks, pop, and traditional/folk music. Recently, their selection of City Pop and Japanese kayokyoku has also become especially well stocked.

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.