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11 Must-Try Foods In Asakusa, Tokyo
Asakusa, a neighbourhood to the east of Tokyo, is noteworthy for its retro and traditional atmosphere. Besides enjoying the rich cultural history in Japan’s bustling capital, there is also a variety of local delicacies you can find in the old downtown. This article will guide you to a list of mouth-watering delights so that you can enjoy a wonderful gastronomic journey while exploring the charming neighbourhood of Asakusa. Check out the must-try foods in Asakusa, Tokyo!
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10 Best Bars In Ginza, Tokyo
Ask anyone about Tokyo's most high-end shopping and entertainment district and Ginza will come to mind. With a wide variety of upscale department stores, stylish boutiques, and expensive dining options, the bright lights and busy streets of Ginza will leave you wide-eyed and adrenaline-pumped. Nightclubs and bars are also not to be missed in this district, with hundreds to choose from in just this one district. Whether you are looking for a nightcap or are a wine connoisseur, we recommend these top bars in Ginza, Tokyo that will open your eyes to bustling nightlife and drinking scene in this lively area. Keep reading below.
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16 Best Food Places In Asakusa, Tokyo
Asakusa is located in Tokyo and is famous for various destinations such as the Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Shopping Street. Many might choose to explore the Asakusa area by foot and this will almost certainly be accompanied by hunger! There are numerous walk-and-eat foods, as well as restaurants, available in Asakusa. Check out the best food places in Asakusa, Tokyo!
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Wash coins at "Koami Jinja" for financial luck and to ward off evil spirits in Nihonbashi"
Ever hear about Koami Jinja (Koami shrine) in Tokyo's Nihonbashi? Frequently featured in TV shows for its ability to increase financial luck as well as being effective in warding off evil spirits, it was even used as a location in the movie "Kirin no Tsubasa". This time we visit this shrine which is also known to house one of the seven gods of fortune.
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Not only Sushi! A Guide To The Best Food Around Tsukiji Fish Market, Tokyo!
Tsukiji is famous for the delicacies found at the Tsukiji Fish Market. It is lined by numerous restaurants and retail shops. It is one of the best places in Tokyo for fresh seafood and sushi. Many locals know this. But do you think people working at Tsukiji Fish Market eat sushi every day for themselves? C’mon! Tsukiji can be a great place to try casual dining and enjoy other great dishes apart from sushi! Find out more!
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Top 31 Things To Do In Asakusa, Japan
This old town characterized by its ancient temples, traditional craft shops, and amusement park that speak lovingly of its age is a place to see. Asakusa, located in older Tokyo, is that kind of town. It is the center of Tokyo’s shitamachi (downtown area), on the northeast fringe of central Tokyo. Best known for the ancient Sensō-Ji temple, a very popular Buddhist temple built in the 7th century, this town also has several other attractions and festivals that people around the world come to see. For accommodation, vacation rentals and ryokans are also available, not to mention several unique hotels and guest houses. On Nakamise Street where the temple is located, you would find a variety of traditional, local snacks and tourist souvenirs. Yakitori restaurants are scattered across Asakusa, serving grilled meat skewers and beer. This historic town does not lack modern fascination as the Tokyo SkyTree Tower offers enough of that. You would not run out of things to do or places to visit in this traditional Tokyo town. Read on to discover the top things to do in Asakusa, Japan.
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Best Restaurants Around Ikebukuro Station
Ikebukuro is a bustling sub-metropolitan area in Tokyo with a multitude of shopping facilities, cultural activities, indoor theme park and aquarium to keep you entertained. Of course, in a gourmet paradise like Tokyo, you can look forward to great food everywhere you go. Ikebukuro is no exception. There is a diverse range of cuisines to satiate your taste buds amidst all the shopping and entertainment at Ikebukuro, including famous ramen shops and Japanese izakayas. Read this guide for the best restaurants you can find around Ikebukuro Station, the second busiest railway station in Japan now!
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Unique Cafes in Tokyo - Not Only about Anime Cafe!
There are various places in Tokyo where you can enjoy exclusive local dishes, such as seafood and sushi, as well as luxurious restaurants. Cafés are no exception when it comes to great food in Tokyo. The atmospheric shops together with their fantastic food makes one visit a café not just for the food, but for the whole experience. Here are some of the unique cafés that you can find in Tokyo:
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Take a retro-style stroll in Kichijoji’s Harmonica Alley, Tokyo.
Kichijoji polls as the #1 place in Tokyo where people want to live. It’s convenient and yet it retains the nostalgic atmosphere of a traditional shopping area. You can take in the retro feel while popping into the many tiny shops which crowd the pathways in the Hamonica Yokocho (Harmonica Alley), located right next to Kichijoji Station.
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The good old retro cafés along the student streets in Kanda
Several cafés whose place is naturally there have existed for decades. The old cafés in the student and old book shops district Jimbocho in Tokyo attract with their peculiar appearance, comfortable interior, delicious drinks and free atmosphere. I will now introduce 5 of them which represent in the best way the spirit of Showa period (20th century).
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Rising 150m skyward with 600 steps!! Climb it by yourself, the Tokyo Tower.
Photos adorning the covers of Tokyo guide books these days have mostly all become pictures of the "Tokyo Skytree". Did you know that the "Tokyo Tower" constructed in the Showa Period has a special place in Japanese hearts, with its elegant form and warm illumination. It would be no fun if it was too high to climb, right!! If that’s so, please join us as we climb the 150m, 600 steps on our own.
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Climb the “Shusse no Ishidan” (Stairway of Success) at Tokyo’s Atago Shrine
In the middle of Tokyo Toranomon’s bustling office, if you take a side street and go up a flight of stone stairs you find yourself atop Mt. Atago, and face to face with the Atago shrine. Well known for protection against disasters and fires, there is a hidden story for the front hillside called “Otoko-zaka” (Man Hillside) and its relation to the year of the horse which 2014 is. Climb the “Shusse no Ishidan” and get some work and travel luck just like the Edo Period success story that is hidden in history.
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Nihonbashi in Tokyo was chosen as a set location for “Kirin no Tsubasa” for a reason!
At the center of the Five highways radiating from Edo is the Nihonbashi bridge. The area around this bridge is said to be the birthplace of the postal and fish market systems. The popular Shoichiro Kaga mystery series by Keigo Higashino aired on tv as the program “Shinzanmono”. The 9th episode “Kirin no Tsubasa” was turned into a hit movie. In this piece we will introduce the charming Nihonbashi while visiting the different set locations of that movie.
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"Tokyo Okashi Land" in Tokyo station, where you can buy snacks for all ages
We wonder how often people struggle to find the right gift but end up making rash decisions and buying useless items. For those that run into problems like this, head to "Tokyo Okashi Land" (Tokyo Snack Land), an antennae shop that represents Japans big three snack makers, Ezaki Glico, Morinaga Seika, and Calbee. Located in Tokyo Station's Ichiban-gai close to the Yaezu central underground exit, they have many snacks that are limited production only for Tokyo.
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Tokyo Character Street: Step Into The World Of Cartoon Characters!
Tokyo, known for its ‘kawaii’ (meaning cute in the Japanese context) fashion and characters, is also a shopping paradise in Asia. Amid the busy JR Tokyo station is the character street. The underground mall at Yaesu exit consisting of at least 21 stores open daily from 10am to 8.30pm. Upon arrival, you would be welcome by the amazing shops carrying colorful and adorable products of popular Japanese characters!
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A Day In Ikebukuro: Enjoy Tokyo’s Vibrancy With A Neighbourly Feel
A typical Tokyo itinerary to feel the city's vibes includes must-see places like ultra-urban Shinjuku, Harajuku’s famous Japanese youth culture and fashion, and the premier shopping district of Ginza. Ikebukuro may not rank high on the list of go-to places for most tourists, but it is certainly as exciting to visit as the places mentioned earlier. In fact, Ikebukuro Station, a major transport hub in the district, is the second busiest railway station in Japan after Shinjuku. With six railway and metro lines serving the station, getting to one of Tokyo’s first fukutoshin (sub-metropolitan centre) is very convenient. Read this article for the top things to do to enjoy bustling Ikebukuro with a neighbourly touch in a day.
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