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.

「Tokyo Metropolis」What's New & Recommended

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    World Orchid Show 2023 -Flower and Gre…

    Holding period 2023.02.08 〜 2023.02.14 A must-see is the Valley of Orchids! One…
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    playing with rice paddies in Itabashi

    Holding period 2023.02.11 Dedicated to the gods to pray for a good harvest and prosperity of…
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    Koishikawa Korakuen Garden 100th Anniv…

    Holding period 2023.02.04 〜 2023.03.10 A variety of events including traditiona…
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    memorial service for old needles

    Holding period 2023.02.08 Stick the needle into the tofu and pray for the safety and progres…
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    Hamura Intake Weir

    historic siteHigashimurayama, Ome, OkutamaHamura Intake Weir(Hamura Weir)river running between Tokyo-to and Kanagawa …
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    Otakanomichi and Masashino-ike Spring …

    historic siteHachioji, Machida, FuchuOtakanomichi and Masashino-ike Spring Group(Otaka no Michi Masugata Pond Spring…
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    Suzuki Ruins Museum

    historic ruins (remains, relics)Higashimurayama, Ome, OkutamaSuzuki Ruins Museum(Suzuki Remains Museum)old stone age…
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    Ruins of Musashi Kokubunji Temple

    historic siteHachioji, Machida, FuchuRuins of Musashi Kokubunji Temple(Site of Musashi Provincial Temple)National His…
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    Ruins of Hachioji Castle

    historic siteHachioji, Machida, FuchuRuins of Hachioji Castle(Hachioji Castle Ruins)National Historic SitecastleJapa…

「Tokyo Metropolis」Shop List

    • ShiniseTraditional Japanese Sweets
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    Kanda Miharado

    Taisho 11 (1922)A Japanese sweets shop that preserves tradition while also offering appealing seasonal limited sweets…
    • ShiniseTimeless Essentials for Everyday Life
    • Tokyo MetropolisChuo Ward

    Yoshinoya Shoten

    Founded in Ansei 1 (1854)https://youtu.be/9-DGgQR0AIgLighting the heart with Edo aesthetics through “Edo lanterns”Han…
    • ShiniseTimeless Essentials for Everyday Life
    • Tokyo MetropolisMinato Ward

    Minami Aoyama Shimizu-yu

    Established before 1903 (Meiji 36)Over 100 years since its founding. A long-established public bath and sauna continu…
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    • Tokyo MetropolisMinato Ward

    Shibadaimon Sarashina Nunoya

    Founded in Kansei 3 (1791)https://youtu.be/Wp07-7fATZUConveying Japan’s four seasons through refined Edo-style sobaSh…
    • ShiniseTimeless Essentials for Everyday Life
    • Tokyo MetropolisTaito-ward

    Kibundō Main Store

    Founded in Meiji 23 (1890)For over 130 years beside Asakusa Kaminarimon. Ningyō-yaki passed down through a secret, in…
    • ShiniseTraditional Japanese Sweets
    • Tokyo MetropolisChiyoda Ward

    Izumiya Tokyo Store, Kojimachi Main Br…

    Established in 1927 (Showa 2)Japan's first cookie shop that continues to preserve traditionA Western confectionery sh…

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