BOOKOFF Hatagaya — Local services in Tokyo

BOOKOFF Hatagaya (BOOKOFF 幡ヶ谷6号通店) is another gem in the Bookoff chain—offering meticulously kept used games, books, and more at shockingly low prices. While its hardware section could be beefier, the store is well-stocked, organized, and a pleasure to browse. 4/5 – A treasure trove of deals that shows why Bookoff continues to shine.

Full Review: BOOKOFF Hatagaya (BOOKOFF 幡ヶ谷6号通店) is a reminder of why Bookoff continues to be one of Japan’s most unique and satisfying retail experiences. For those unfamiliar, Bookoff is a secondhand shop chain where items deemed “junk” by Japanese standards would be considered nearly pristine elsewhere. This Hatagaya location carries on that tradition with a curated, clean, and wonderfully affordable selection of games, books, and more.

Step inside, and you’ll find shelves lined with pre-owned books, manga, and video games, many marked down to prices that feel more like theft than discount. The condition? Often excellent—especially when viewed through the lens of what “used” typically looks like outside of Japan. A bent corner or scuffed case can relegate an item to the “junk” rack here, which, to many of us, simply means “gently used.”

Where this particular store shines is presentation and consistency. Everything is tidy, clearly labeled, and easy to browse. Even if you’re not looking for anything specific, it’s easy to spend time wandering through the shelves just to see what pops out—a nostalgic RPG, a manga volume you forgot you needed, or a random gem that’s long gone from new shelves.

If there’s any knock against the Hatagaya location, it’s the relatively modest hardware section. Those looking for a wide variety of consoles, accessories, or collectible electronics might want to visit one of the larger flagship Bookoff branches in places like Akihabara or Shinjuku. Still, for casual to mid-level collectors, there’s plenty to enjoy.

In short, this is a store that rewards the curious. Well-stocked, well-maintained, and priced with the kind of humility you only find in Japan’s secondhand culture, BOOKOFF Hatagaya is a joy to visit.

Final Verdict: 4/5 A classic Bookoff experience with dependable quality, great pricing, and a welcoming layout. It may not be the largest in the city, but it punches well above its weight in...

An absolutely incredible selection of games and consoles in impeccable condition. Everything in the photos is used, but the discs are pristine and the Gamecube and its controllers look new out of the box. A must stop shop for anyone looking for current and retro games...

In my opinion, this is by far one of the best places to buy manga or figurines, especially the more mainstream ones. A lot of the figurines there are often 1/3-1/4 of the price when compared to places like Akihabara and other...