Popeye Camera, Jiyugaoka Main Store

Founded in 1936, Popeye Camera is a long-established photography shop with nearly 90 years of history. Located near Jiyugaoka Station, it’s always bustling with photography and camera enthusiasts.

The shop specializes in old-school film cameras, which are growing in popularity among younger generations for their unique results that digital cameras can't replicate. They offer a wide variety of cameras, from serious SLRs to fun toy cameras, perfect for anyone starting out with film photography. They also stock film, from popular brands to rare, hard-to-find types, sourced through special channels. The shop offers a great selection of related items such as photo frames, albums, and masking tapes for displaying photos. In addition, they sell original products like T-shirts, leather cases, and cute trinkets, making it a fun place to browse—especially popular among female customers.

Of course, they also handle film development, offering a range of professional services to cater to your specific preferences for print quality. Their mail-in film development service and online store are also highly praised.