I Spent a Day Hunting Tokyo’s Most Beautiful Yarn Shops!

In this video, we explore Tokyo’s hidden yarn world 🧶 — from the largest craft store in Shinjuku to tiny independent knitting studios tucked away in quiet neighbourhoods. Along the way we navigate the controlled chaos of Shinjuku Station 🚉, discover yarn from around the world 🌍, walk through Omotesando and Harajuku 🚶‍♀️, and even stop for an unexpected onigiri lunch break 🍙 with a conversation about food, farming, and life in Japan. By the end of the day, I visit 6 unique yarn shops across Tokyo… and even start my very first knitting lesson 🪡. Whether you love knitting, Japanese craft culture, or simply exploring Tokyo beyond the usual tourist spots — this journey is full of surprising discoveries ✨ And yes… the day ends with ramen. As it should! 🍜 👉 Check my web store to witness the beautiful works: https://www.theobikyoto.com/ 👘 Grab the most beautiful kimono remnants from here: https://www.theobikyoto.com/product-p... 🕰️Chapters 00:00 Soft Beginnings at the World’s Busiest Station 🚉 01:52 Craft Wonderland in a Giant Materials Store 🧵 06:49 Why Knitting Is Suddenly Trending in Japan 🧶 09:02 A Cozy Walk to a Quiet Knitting Haven 🌿 11:36 Hand-Dyed Yarn Dreams in a Stylish Neighbourhood 🎨 14:38 Harajuku Energy & A Playful Yarn Brand 💗 17:00 Onigiri Lunch & A Conversation About Food in Japan 🍙 20:50 Minimal Beauty in a Traditional Japanese Yarn Store 🇯🇵 22:56 My First Knitting Lesson in a Hidden Studio 🪡 and Ramen Reward 🍜 👘Who am I? I’m Risa — a vintage-upcycling sewist passionate about saving kimono from being discarded. Over 500 tons of kimono are thrown away every year, and I’m on a mission to give these beautiful fabrics a second life while preserving Japanese culture and caring for the planet. Thank you for being here. Love you all!! 🌿💛 Find me here🇯🇵 ▸ Instagram: theobikyoto 📸✨ ▸ TikTok: theobikyoto 🎬 ▸ YouTube: @THEOBIKYOTO ▶️❤️ ▸ Webstore: theobikyoto.com 🛍️