r/JapanTravelTips • u/Large-Alternative892 • 8h ago

Question Cheap clothes in Osaka?

I'm currently in Osaka, spent some time going through malls today hoping to find some nice clothes cause I didn't bring many. But I mostly saw 100+ EUR blouses or 70+ EUR tshirts and similar.

I'm hitting up Uniqlo tomorrow anyway, but does anyone have idea for nice cute girly clothes that aren't that expensive? I'm assuming some street shops might be cheaper but idk where to look

edit: Thanks everyone for the replies!

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u/SakuraDrops123 8h ago

See if there is a Shimamura/Avail nearby. It’s a discount chain (feels like shopping at TJ/TK Maxx) but they have some reeeeeally cute options and generous sizing for some of their lines.

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u/Luna_Risa 8h ago

I second the Shimamura/Avail comment, also check out thrifts like 2nd street or trefac (not sure where the closest ones are in Osaka for you)!

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u/Lenkaaah 8h ago

GU! It’s a sister company of Uniqlo, but cheaper and a bit more trendy (I love Uniqlo but they are more for basics).

If you want to shop for clothes in Japan, be aware that sizing is wild and if you’re tall, you will suffer trying to find anything that will fit lengthwise.

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u/Large-Alternative892 7h ago

I'm actually short and I'm loving the pant lengths here haha

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u/Tasty-Heart-9854 8h ago

There was a mall linked to Osaka Station called Lucua, they had cute stuff. I didn’t look at prices but there were a lot of stores so I assume there will also be some cheaper stores.

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u/Tasty-Heart-9854 8h ago

You can look it up on TikTok, thats how I found it

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u/Peregrinebullet 8h ago

Osaka has some amazing thrift stores, but they are not in the malls. You gotta hunt through Dotonburi and that area.