Tokyo is a city where tradition and innovation come together. While it stands at the forefront of cutting-edge culture, it is also home to long-established flavors dating back to the Edo period and the refined craftsmanship of highly skilled artisans, making it a place where the essence of Japan’s traditional culture converges.

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    Nihonbashi Saruya

    Founded in the Hoei era (1704–1711)https://youtu.be/8pmo2XRE6D8The only toothpick specialty store in Japan, known for…
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    Miyamoto Unosuke Shoten

    Founded in the first year of Bunkyū (1861)https://youtu.be/68qlf1hoN4kA long-established maker of drums, mikoshi, and…
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    Yagenbori Shin-Nakamise Main Store

    Founded in Kan'ei 2 (1625)Shichimi chili pepper loved by Tokugawa Iemitsu, adjustable to your preferred spicinessA lo…
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    Ibasen

    Founded in Tenshō 18 (1590)https://youtu.be/mhGpfrikHwAChic designed fans and folding fans that have long been loved …
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    Edo Bekko-ya

    Founded in Kyōwa 2 (1802)https://youtu.be/CuAzr_EOurIA tortoiseshell specialty shop where the entire store reflects a…
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    Shirakiya Denbei

    Founded in 1830 (the first year of the Tenpō era)https://youtu.be/GucKhVfbV4gAttracting attention as a sustainable SD…

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