But of course I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m preaching to the choir here. You don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t need the why; all you really want to know is what, where, and how. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll focus on Himeji, because that\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s the area I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve personally been able to explore, but note that these stores have multiple locations!<\/p>\n What<\/strong><\/p>\n But Emily, I hear you say, what of those of us who are leaving Japan soon? But of course, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll want to get rid of those extra clothes you don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t want to ship home or throw away! King Family accepts clothing by weight, but doesn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t pay much for them. Off House seems to have more extensive rules, but also they accept more than just clothes (furniture, for example); they also have a pick-up service option. Check out their website (http:\/\/www.hardoff.co.jp\/shop_off.htm) for details, and the best thing would be to call them if you are unsure.<\/p>\n Getting There<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.hyogoajet.net\/hyogotimes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/offhouse3.jpg\" "\\"offhouse3\\"")
<\/a>The hunt is another perk, that sense of accomplishment that comes with finding something that is not only unique, and not only fits, but also flatters you, all for less than you pay for a month of internet. Buying used is also more eco-friendly, and secondhand stuff means you are not directly supporting any poor-conditions sweatshops in developing countries.<\/p>\n\n
<\/a>Off House \u00e2\u20ac\u201c from the people who brought you Book Off and Hard Off, Off House<\/em> in Himeji is the classiest of the secondhand stores. Rob Wilkinson points out that, since it just opened last September, it doesn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t quite have that \u00e2\u20ac\u0153secondhand smell\u00e2\u20ac\u009d to it just yet. There are also locations in Taishi, Itami, Nishinomiya, and Sanda.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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