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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Eagle Shrine
Shinto shrineAsakusa (department store)Eagle Shrine（Ōtori- Shrine)Bird Day Fair (held at Otori Shrine on each Day of… -
Ikegamihonmonji Temple
temple (Buddhist)Omori, KamataIkegamihonmonji Temple（Ikegami honmonji-Temple)important cultural property … -
December 2022 Bunraku performance of H…
Holding period 2022.12.06 〜 2022.12.19 Middle-ranking and young performers, who… -
December 2022 Bunraku Appreciation Cla…
Holding period 2022.12.06 〜 2022.12.19 The last Bunraku viewing class was held … -
The Sublime Sublime of Buddhist Art, w…
Holding period 2022.11.23 〜 2023.03.12 Rare Kannon Bodhisattva built in the Mur… -
Hometown Christmas Market
Holding period 2022.12.17 〜 2022.12.18 Christmas Market in Kanamachi, which ret… -
Shibare Jizo rope-unraveling memorial …
Holding period 2022.12.31 Annual "Shibare Jizoson" rope-unraveling memorial serviceNanzoin T… -
Zojoji Temple Jyokankai, New Year̵…
Holding period 2022.12.31 Pray for physical and mental purification by ringing 108 bellsWhen… -
National Treasure: Snow Pine and Auspi…
Holding period 2022.12.01 〜 2023.01.28 Exhibition of works for New Year's celeb…
「Tokyo Metropolis」Shop List
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Kanda Miharado
Taisho 11 (1922)A Japanese sweets shop that preserves tradition while also offering appealing seasonal limited sweets… -
Indian silk-cotton tree (Bombax ceiba)…
Founded in Tenpō 13 (1842)https://youtu.be/VUqS7SYmSTkA dyeing house for komon and yukata admired by kimono enthusias… -
Amanoya
Founded in Kōka 3 (1846)From the koji room in the store's basement, the finest amazake is producedLocated next to the… -
Edo-style Confectioner Nihonbashi Naga…
Founded in the Kyōhō era (1716–1736)A long-established Japanese confectionery shop loved by the Tokugawa familyA Japa… -
Ueno Fugetsudo
Founded in Enkyo 4 (1747)A long-established confectioner that created the much-loved “Gaufre”The Ueno–Okachimachi are… -
Yoshinoya Shoten
Founded in Ansei 1 (1854)https://youtu.be/9-DGgQR0AIgLighting the heart with Edo aesthetics through “Edo lanterns”Han…
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Tokyo Metropolis-Shinise
We feature Japan’s long-established shops—businesses that have endured for over a century, passing down craftsmanship, spirit, and stories through generations.
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Tokyo Metropolis-Japanese Liquor Crossing
Japanese Liquor CROSSING® showcases Japan’s rich alcohol culture—from sake to whisky and gin—bringing together tradition and innovation for audiences in Japan and around the world.
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Tokyo Metropolis-Spiritual
Japan has long lived in harmony with nature and developed a rich and distinctive spiritual culture. We share information on shrines, temples, festivals, and traditional fortune-telling.
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Tokyo Metropolis-Event
We share event information from across Japan, focusing on culture, food, and alcohol-related experiences—introducing places where you can experience and discover the best of Japan.
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Tokyo Metropolis-News
agataJapan shares the latest news and topics on long-established businesses, Japanese culture, and alcohol—presenting Japan as it is today.agataJapan shares the latest news and topics on long-established businesses, Japanese culture, and alcohol—presenting Japan as it is today.
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Tokyo Metropolis-Column
We share stories and useful insights on Japan’s long-established businesses and traditional culture, offering articles that bring new perspectives to everyday life.
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21.Gifu Prefecture
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23.Aichi Prefecture
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24.Mie Prefecture
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25.Shiga Prefecture
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26.Kyoto Prefecture
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27.Osaka Prefecture
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28.Hyogo Prefecture
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29.Nara Prefecture
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30.Wakayama Prefecture
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31.Tottori Prefecture
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32.Shimane Prefecture
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33.Okayama Prefecture
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36.Tokushima Prefecture
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37.Kagawa Prefecture
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38.Ehime Prefecture
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39.Kochi Prefecture
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40.Fukuoka Prefecture
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41.Saga Prefecture
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42.Nagasaki Prefecture
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43.Kumamoto Prefecture
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44.Oita Prefecture
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45.Miyazaki Prefecture
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46.Kagoshima Prefecture
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47.Okinawa Prefecture
