inspiration Vol.20 -“Moanin’”- https://inspirationla.com Sat, 26 Sep 2026 21:13:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.7 “Room No.10” from Koenji, Tokyo https://inspirationla.com/news/19154.html https://inspirationla.com/news/19154.html#respond Sat, 26 Sep 2026 21:13:50 +0000 https://inspirationla.com/?p=19154 Since 1990s, Koenji has been one of famous “vintage clothing towns”: there are many high-quality vintage shops there! Izawa-san (left back) of “Room No.10” is the same age of me and he had been living in LA for long years. So I know him very very well since late 90s. Yep, he also has lots […]

The post “Room No.10” from Koenji, Tokyo first appeared on inspiration Vol.20 -“Moanin’”-.]]> Since 1990s, Koenji has been one of famous “vintage clothing towns”: there are many high-quality vintage shops there!
Izawa-san (left back) of “Room No.10” is the same age of me and he had been living in LA for long years. So I know him very very well since late 90s. Yep, he also has lots of HIGH-END vintage items as well!
Thanks always, Izawa-san!

The post “Room No.10” from Koenji, Tokyo first appeared on inspiration Vol.20 -“Moanin’”-.]]> https://inspirationla.com/news/19154.html/feed 0 “Details Vintage” from California! https://inspirationla.com/news/19152.html https://inspirationla.com/news/19152.html#respond Sat, 26 Sep 2026 21:03:13 +0000 https://inspirationla.com/?p=19152 Haley is our regular exhibitor of Inspiration LA, and she will also have a booth at our Tokyo show on 10/31-11/1! In last 2 years, I had only one LADIES exhibitor: Kathleen of “Meow.” So I am very happy to add more women’s professional at my Tokyo show! My Tokyo show has lots of American […]

The post “Details Vintage” from California! first appeared on inspiration Vol.20 -“Moanin’”-.]]> Haley is our regular exhibitor of Inspiration LA, and she will also have a booth at our Tokyo show on 10/31-11/1! In last 2 years, I had only one LADIES exhibitor: Kathleen of “Meow.” So I am very happy to add more women’s professional at my Tokyo show!
My Tokyo show has lots of American vintage dealers as well. Very very looking forward to seeing you, Haley!

The post “Details Vintage” from California! first appeared on inspiration Vol.20 -“Moanin’”-.]]> https://inspirationla.com/news/19152.html/feed 0 “SPiKe” from Shimokitazawa, Tokyo! https://inspirationla.com/news/19150.html https://inspirationla.com/news/19150.html#respond Sat, 26 Sep 2026 20:52:01 +0000 https://inspirationla.com/?p=19150 When I was young in the 1980s, l often stopped by Shimokitrazawa to buy records and used clothing. It’s very hippie town. Now it changed to more fashionable, but there still are lots of vintage clothing shops. “SPiKe,” our regular exhibitors, is one of very famous “High-End Vintage shops” in Shimokitazawa. Yes, they have lots […]

The post “SPiKe” from Shimokitazawa, Tokyo! first appeared on inspiration Vol.20 -“Moanin’”-.]]> When I was young in the 1980s, l often stopped by Shimokitrazawa to buy records and used clothing. It’s very hippie town. Now it changed to more fashionable, but there still are lots of vintage clothing shops.
“SPiKe,” our regular exhibitors, is one of very famous “High-End Vintage shops” in Shimokitazawa. Yes, they have lots of rare items!! Don’t miss their booth on 10/31-11/1!
Also I recommend you to eat lunch at Shimokitazawa before or after the show. You can enjoy shopping as well!

The post “SPiKe” from Shimokitazawa, Tokyo! first appeared on inspiration Vol.20 -“Moanin’”-.]]> https://inspirationla.com/news/19150.html/feed 0 Many old friends at the show….. https://inspirationla.com/news/19136.html https://inspirationla.com/news/19136.html#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:12:17 +0000 https://inspirationla.com/?p=19136 One of my happiness at the show is to meet old friends who I haven’t seen for long years! Here is Gima-chan (center left) with his friends from Kumamoto, Japan! WOW, Don’t surprise me, Gima-chan! Hahaha. In the 1990s he was one of the top vintage buyers. Also,he loved vintage Leather Jackets. Thus, he kindly […]

The post Many old friends at the show….. first appeared on inspiration Vol.20 -“Moanin’”-.]]> One of my happiness at the show is to meet old friends who I haven’t seen for long years! Here is Gima-chan (center left) with his friends from Kumamoto, Japan! WOW, Don’t surprise me, Gima-chan! Hahaha.
In the 1990s he was one of the top vintage buyers. Also,he loved vintage Leather Jackets. Thus, he kindly sent many jackets to my house in Yokohama.I took many photos about his vintage collection 26 years ago! What fun times I spent with amazing collection!
I am so glad to meet old friends again on 10/31-11/1! Thanks so much, Gima-chan!

The post Many old friends at the show….. first appeared on inspiration Vol.20 -“Moanin’”-.]]> https://inspirationla.com/news/19136.html/feed 0 “One Ear Brand” from Osaka, Japan! https://inspirationla.com/news/19134.html https://inspirationla.com/news/19134.html#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:59:43 +0000 https://inspirationla.com/?p=19134 We Inspiration Tokyo have many American audience who are living in Japan. Jonathan of “One Ear Brand” who has been living in Osaka for long years. He can read my Japanese invoice! WOW! Probably Japan must be the HEAVEN for many foreigners. Super good! Very looking forward to meeting with many audience from worldwide. This […]

The post “One Ear Brand” from Osaka, Japan! first appeared on inspiration Vol.20 -“Moanin’”-.]]> We Inspiration Tokyo have many American audience who are living in Japan. Jonathan of “One Ear Brand” who has been living in Osaka for long years. He can read my Japanese invoice! WOW! Probably Japan must be the HEAVEN for many foreigners. Super good!
Very looking forward to meeting with many audience from worldwide. This is one of main purposes I am producing this show!
Thanks always, Jonathan!

The post “One Ear Brand” from Osaka, Japan! first appeared on inspiration Vol.20 -“Moanin’”-.]]> https://inspirationla.com/news/19134.html/feed 0 “Sugar Shack Vintage” from Austin, TX! https://inspirationla.com/news/19119.html https://inspirationla.com/news/19119.html#respond Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:32:26 +0000 https://inspirationla.com/?p=19119 Elizabeth & Roy are our LOVELY regular exhibitors! They always have very high-quality vintage items lots! Also, they play Rockabilly band players! Will they play in Tokyo this fall?! Very looking forward to seeing Elizabeth & Roy soon!

The post “Sugar Shack Vintage” from Austin, TX! first appeared on inspiration Vol.20 -“Moanin’”-.]]> Elizabeth & Roy are our LOVELY regular exhibitors! They always have very high-quality vintage items lots! Also, they play Rockabilly band players! Will they play in Tokyo this fall?! Very looking forward to seeing Elizabeth & Roy soon!

The post “Sugar Shack Vintage” from Austin, TX! first appeared on inspiration Vol.20 -“Moanin’”-.]]> https://inspirationla.com/news/19119.html/feed 0 “Inspiration Tokyo 2026 Exhibitor’s List” updated! https://inspirationla.com/news/19117.html https://inspirationla.com/news/19117.html#respond Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:27:22 +0000 https://inspirationla.com/?p=19117 I just updated our exhibitors’ list on 101/31-11/1. Please check out below https://inspirationla.com/exhibitor?vol=vol20 Total 63 booths, including over 15 foreign exhibitors! Here is the “DR. K” from Washington D.C.! See you soon!

The post “Inspiration Tokyo 2026 Exhibitor’s List” updated! first appeared on inspiration Vol.20 -“Moanin’”-.]]> I just updated our exhibitors’ list on 101/31-11/1. Please check out below
https://inspirationla.com/exhibitor?vol=vol20

Total 63 booths, including over 15 foreign exhibitors!
Here is the “DR. K” from Washington D.C.!
See you soon!

The post “Inspiration Tokyo 2026 Exhibitor’s List” updated! first appeared on inspiration Vol.20 -“Moanin’”-.]]> https://inspirationla.com/news/19117.html/feed 0 Delight Clothing & Supply is also back to Inspiration Tokyo 2026! https://inspirationla.com/news/19086.html https://inspirationla.com/news/19086.html#respond Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:47:58 +0000 https://inspirationla.com/?p=19086 We have only one exhibitor from Kyushu (pretty far from Tokyo). Delight Clothing is very famous HIGH-END vintage store from Kurume (Fukuoka). Yes, they have lots of rare items as my picture shows! Can’t wait to meet them. Thanks always, Suga-san!

The post Delight Clothing & Supply is also back to Inspiration Tokyo 2026! first appeared on inspiration Vol.20 -“Moanin’”-.]]> We have only one exhibitor from Kyushu (pretty far from Tokyo). Delight Clothing is very famous HIGH-END vintage store from Kurume (Fukuoka). Yes, they have lots of rare items as my picture shows!
Can’t wait to meet them. Thanks always, Suga-san!

The post Delight Clothing & Supply is also back to Inspiration Tokyo 2026! first appeared on inspiration Vol.20 -“Moanin’”-.]]> https://inspirationla.com/news/19086.html/feed 0 “Jantiques” is back to Inspiration Tokyo 2026! https://inspirationla.com/news/19084.html https://inspirationla.com/news/19084.html#respond Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:35:08 +0000 https://inspirationla.com/?p=19084 I have known Uchida-san since the early 1990s at his “Santa Monica” era. Amazingly, he has been still standing the TOP position in vintage clothing industry for over 30 years. WOW! Jantiques is one of busiest booths at my show. I hope you get enjoy lots with him on 10/31-11/1. Thanks so much always, Uchida-san!

The post “Jantiques” is back to Inspiration Tokyo 2026! first appeared on inspiration Vol.20 -“Moanin’”-.]]> I have known Uchida-san since the early 1990s at his “Santa Monica” era. Amazingly, he has been still standing the TOP position in vintage clothing industry for over 30 years. WOW!
Jantiques is one of busiest booths at my show. I hope you get enjoy lots with him on 10/31-11/1. Thanks so much always, Uchida-san!

The post “Jantiques” is back to Inspiration Tokyo 2026! first appeared on inspiration Vol.20 -“Moanin’”-.]]> https://inspirationla.com/news/19084.html/feed 0 BerBerJin is back to Inspiration Tokyo! https://inspirationla.com/news/19059.html https://inspirationla.com/news/19059.html#respond Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:28:26 +0000 https://inspirationla.com/?p=19059 Only 2 months are left by 101/31-11/1. Fortunately most of our 2025 exhibitors will be back to EBiS303, including BerBerJin (very famous vintage shop in Tokyo)! Can’t wait to see many friends of mine! Thanks so much always, Yamada-san! Rin Tanaka

The post BerBerJin is back to Inspiration Tokyo! first appeared on inspiration Vol.20 -“Moanin’”-.]]> Only 2 months are left by 101/31-11/1. Fortunately most of our 2025 exhibitors will be back to EBiS303, including BerBerJin (very famous vintage shop in Tokyo)! Can’t wait to see many friends of mine! Thanks so much always, Yamada-san!
Rin Tanaka

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