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

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    Otama Uimaimono Kan Miyabi Kobo

    Around 1907 (circa 1910)Souvenir shop offering a variety of delicious foods nurtured by the nature of TamaOotama Umai…
    • ShiniseTraditional Japanese Sweets
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    Kikujuudo Isetatsu Yanaka Main Store

    Founded in Genji 1 (1864)Gorgeous Edo chiyogami where you can immerse yourself in the beauty of colors and patternsIn…
    • ShiniseTimeless Essentials for Everyday Life
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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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    Dozeu Iidaya

    Founded in Meiji 35 (1902)Enjoy nutritious loach cooked in a traditional sweet soy broth.Since the Meiji era, this lo…
    • ShiniseTimeless Essentials for Everyday Life
    • Tokyo MetropolisTaito-ward

    Yoshitoku Asakusabashi Honten

    Founded in the first year of Shōtoku (1711)More than 300 years of continuous innovation. Festival dolls where traditi…
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    Jusanya Comb Shop

    Established in Genbun 1 (1736)Acquire a lifelong boxwood comb at this renowned shop with over 280 years of historySin…

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