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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    三島神社(東京・鶯谷)

    神社上野・谷中・日暮里三島神社(東京・鶯谷)(みしまじんじゃ/Mishima Jinja Shrine)お守り井戸伝説雷 …
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    Imado Shrine (Asakusa, Tokyo)

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    Azabujuban Mamegensu] For Mother’…

    Mamegen Azabu Juban HontenAzabu, Akasaka, Roppongi2023.04.25Azabujuban Mamegensu] For Mother's Day, popular bean conf…
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    Rinsenji Temple, Shibare Jizo (Myogada…

    temple (Buddhist)Ochanomizu, Yushima, KorakuenRinsenji Temple, Shibare Jizo (Myogadani, Tokyo)(Rinsenji Shrine Shiba…
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    Togenuki Jizoson Takaiwanji Temple (Su…

    temple (Buddhist)Ikebukuro/AkabaneTogenuki Jizoson Takaiwanji Temple (Sugamo, Tokyo)(Togenuki Jizoson Kogan-ji Templ…
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    Hatoyama Kaikan (Otowa, Tokyo)

    historic siteconstructionOchanomizu, Yushima, KorakuenHatoyama Kaikan (Otowa, Tokyo)(Hatoyama Kaikan)Adam Style . Ic…
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    Tobifudo Shohoin Temple (Minowa, Tokyo…

    temple (Buddhist)Asakusa (department store)Tobifudo Shohoin Temple (Minowa, Tokyo)(Tobi Fudo Temple, Shohoin)Āryācal…
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    Minamiya Temple (Komagome, Tokyo)

    temple (Buddhist)Ochanomizu, Yushima, KorakuenMinamiya Temple (Komagome, Tokyo)(Nankokuji)Āryācalanāthafive-colored …
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    Enmeiji Temple, Jizo (a jizo that cuts…

    historic sitetemple (Buddhist)Ueno, Yanaka, NipporiEnmeiji Temple, Jizo (a jizo that cuts off the head) / Kozukabara …

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    Aono Sohonpo

    Ansei 3 (1856)https://youtu.be/VtDC-MkJ6FkBeautiful wagashi carefully handmade, also ideal for welcoming foreign gues…
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    • Tokyo MetropolisChuo Ward

    Tsujiyahon-ten

    Founded in Taisho 1 (1912)Create original zori or geta that perfectly fit your feetA specialty store for traditional …
    • ShiniseSake of Shinise
    • Tokyo MetropolisChiyoda Ward

    Toshimaya Sake Shop

    Founded in Keichō 1 (1596)The root of the izakaya, a “Tokyo Modern Tavern” where you can enjoy Edo’s drinking culture…
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    • Tokyo MetropolisChuo Ward

    Okadaya Fuse

    Founded in Tenpō 6 (1835)Known for drums crafted with expert skills, and a rich selection of Buddhist altars and ritu…
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    • Tokyo MetropolisChuo Ward

    Ibasen

    Founded in Tenshō 18 (1590)https://youtu.be/mhGpfrikHwAChic designed fans and folding fans that have long been loved …
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    • Tokyo MetropolisChuo Ward

    Muromachi Sunaba Nihonbashi Main Branc…

    Founded in 1869 (Meiji 2)A soba restaurant that originated ten-zaru and ten-mori, continuing since the Meiji eraA sob…

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