Natsukashii !!!
Along with the word " Kawaii "!!!
You may hear one of your Japanese friends scream out the word "natsukashii "!
Loosely translated it means "nostalgic"! Or - "Wow I remember that from my childhood!".
The Japanese, like Americans or Canadian too - carry with them fond childhood memories.
There is a whole culture built up of this called; "Natsukashii "!
Where to find "Natsukashii " Items?
Clothing;
There are dozens of "second hand" clothing shops both in Shimokitazawa and Koenji,
Video Games, Manga and Posters
Go to the "Mandarake" in the Nakano Broadway Sun Plaza.
Take the Chuo Line one express stop west of Shinjuku Station.
They have video games for the original Nintendo system,
original James Bond and Bruce Lee Movie Posters from the 60's and 70's.
Manga? They have original "Astro Boy" or "Atom Boy" prints from the 50's (thousands of dollars).
The "Mangadake" is one of the BEST places in Tokyo for all pop culture items "retro"!
Candy;
Go to Odaiba and search for the 1950's Candy Shop.
Its called "Dagashiya".
Bars;
80's - Punk - Koenji Station
80's New Wave - go to Shimo-Kitazawa
60's Jazz - Go To Jimbocho Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line
50's to 70's - Go to "The Who Bar" - Golden Gae, East Exit of Shinjuku Station.
40's, 50's Enka - Go to any "Snak Bar". I suggest Kagurazaka
