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.

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.”

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.

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.

A late-night record shop in Sangenjaya, opened with the vision of creating a true Sangenjaya-style mixed music scene—going beyond any single genre and bringing together other DJ bars and live music venues in the neighborhood.