KENBOX SHOP - TOKYO - SHINJUKU - a place to buy model cars - (2026)

#tokio #tokyo #tokyocity #tokiocity #japan #nipon #nihon #nippon #japantravel #japantravels #trip #travel #travels #travelvideo #travelvideos #japantrip #japantravelvideo #shinjuku #kenbox KENBOX is not just a place to buy model cars. It is a place for people who see cars not just as a means of transportation – but as a part of history, culture and their own memories. KENBOX in Shinjuku – a paradise for car and miniature model lovers If you are a fan of cars, car models and miniature models, Tokyo is a city where you can easily come across a shop that will make you completely forget how much time you spent inside. One such place is KENBOX, a specialized miniature car shop located in Shinjuku itself. For me, visiting KENBOX was one of those experiences that shows how developed the culture of collecting is in Japan. Here, a car is not just a means of transportation. A car can be a part of history, design, industry, motorsport, childhood or a personal collection. And when all of this is transferred to a scale of a few centimeters, a world is created in which almost any car can have its place. KENBOX is located in a very busy and lively area of ​​Shinjuku, at Shinjuku 3-31-5, Yoshidaya Building, near Shinjuku Sanchome and the east exit of Shinjuku Station. The main branch office today occupies the first and second floors of the building, following a move that took place in July 2025. The World of Tomica One of the most important parts of KENBOX's offering is Tomica, a Japanese brand of miniature cars produced by Takara Tomy. For Tomica fans, KENBOX can be particularly interesting because the range includes different generations and series of models. The store's official website lists a large number of categories, including Tomica black boxes, blue boxes, red boxes, Japanese production, special editions, Tomica Limited, Tomica Limited Vintage, Tomica Premium, Dream Tomica, Disney Tomica and other versions. It is here that the collector begins to realize how big the world of miniature cars really is. To a collector, however, the difference between two seemingly almost identical models can be enormous. Color. Year of manufacture. Type of box. Japanese or special series. Changing details on the car. Limited production. Model condition. The condition of the original packaging. All this can affect the value of the model. Automotive history in a few centimeters One of the most beautiful things about KENBOX is the fact that a large part of Japanese automotive history can be found on the shelves. For decades, Japan has been one of the most important car manufacturers in the world, and its cars have become part of global automotive culture. Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Suzuki and many other manufacturers have left their mark on the history of cars. And that history can be seen in miniature form. From classic sedans and small city cars to sports cars and legends of the Japanese tuning scene - many of them exist as miniature models. Of particular interest can be cars that were once an everyday sight on Japanese streets, but are now much harder to find in real life. At KENBOX, they become available again, but in a scale that fits on the shelf. Not all models are new One of the things that sets KENBOX apart from classic stores is the large number of used and collector's models. The store's official website states that they buy a variety of miniature cars, and they particularly highlight brands such as Tomica, Tomica Limited Vintage, Corgi, Dinky, Spot-On, Ignition Model, Autoart, Kyosho, Mini GT, and Hot Wheels. This means that you can find models in the store that are no longer part of regular production. And it is precisely the search for such models that makes a visit interesting. You never know what you will find. Maybe you will see a model on one of the shelves that you had at home as a child. Maybe you will find a car that you have been looking for for years. Or maybe you will simply see a model of a car that has always interested you. Why would I recommend visiting KENBOX? If you are a collector, then the answer is even simpler – KENBOX is worth adding to your list of places to visit in Tokyo. The shop can be interesting because you will see in one place how many different forms a car can take when turned into a miniature model. Take your time, look at the shelves. Compare the different scales. Look at the boxes. Pay attention to the old Tomicas. See Japanese cars that are now part of automotive history. And be sure to visit both KENBOX locations in Shinjuku if you have time. KENBOX – the place where cars become collector’s stories. It is a place where cars, nostalgia, collecting and Japanese culture meet. Different generations of cars, different manufacturers and different stories are presented there. It is a small journey through automotive history – only the whole journey can fit on a shelf.