I live near Aoto and Ueno. I need to buy a used sofa w/ a pullout bed for my sis when she comes. Does anyone know a good used shop that has cheap or free delivery? Or is anyone selling one?
I've looked in all the newspapers/ magazines and websites but nothing good.
2006-07-22 18:39:02 · 7 answers · asked by mattysensei 1 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Japan
Try to link below. It's a great English language resource for foreigners in Japan. There is a good chance you can find some good used stuff on there.
2006-07-24 08:43:50 · answer #1 · answered by spudric13 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
â¡Wow, I have rarely seen sofas with a pull out bed here in Japan, but that doesn't mean you won't find one. I usually see the sofa's that fold down flat to make a bed of sorts. (Uncomfortable in my opinion.) If you can't find anything suitable at your local 'RESALE' shop, try the classifieds. You may find something there. You'll have to arrange for it to be delivered though.
Take a look:
http://classifieds.japantoday.com/biz.asp?action=home&pid=31
http://www.seekjapan.jp/app/viewClassifieds.php?classifiedsId=1629
Usually foreigners living in Japan are most likely to have that type of furniture and when they leave Japan they usually sell it rather than take it with. 'Sayonara Sales'(I'm American, by the way!)
Hope this helps and good luck finding your sofa bed.
ï½You can always buy an extra futon set if your sis doesn't mind the 'Japan' sleeping experience. It'll be easy to put away and you can also use it anytime anyone else visits too. Just a thought.â¡
2006-07-23 02:59:27 · answer #2 · answered by C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the secondhand shops near Yokosuka or Atsugi if you want American furniture cheap in Japan.
2006-07-23 13:31:07 · answer #3 · answered by michinoku2001 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't forget your neighborhood's large gomi day as well, you get to go out and try to find what you are looking for, among the rest of the bargain seekers. (bargain being free) I've heard of gaijin furnishing thier entire apartments including tv's and computers from the practice. who knows, you might get lucky.
2006-07-23 04:11:51 · answer #4 · answered by Norsehawk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your neighborhood recycling shop (ask the locals).
2006-07-23 01:43:08 · answer #5 · answered by televisionmademewhatiam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the "Give away" board at the "Town Hall ".
2006-07-23 22:57:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you try craigslist.com?
2006-07-23 13:27:06 · answer #7 · answered by violetviolet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋