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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    December 2022 Bunraku performance of H…

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    Holding period 2022.11.23 〜 2023.03.12 Rare Kannon Bodhisattva built in the Mur…
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    Hometown Christmas Market

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    Shibare Jizo rope-unraveling memorial …

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    Holding period 2022.12.31 Pray for physical and mental purification by ringing 108 bellsWhen…
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    National Treasure: Snow Pine and Auspi…

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    temple in honor of Daikokuten

    temple (Buddhist)Ikebukuro/Akabanetemple in honor of Daikokuten(Gokokuji-Temple)important cultural property …
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    Tokyo Grand Shrine

    Shinto shrinefield affiliated with a shrine (the tax-exempt proceeds of its harvest going to pay for shrine operation…

「Tokyo Metropolis」Shop List

    • ShiniseSignature Foods
    • Tokyo MetropolisChuo Ward

    Ginza Mikawaya

    Established in 1887 (Meiji 20)A Western-style restaurant loved in Ginza since the Meiji era“Ginza Mikawaya” has inher…
    • ShiniseTraditional Japanese Sweets
    • Tokyo MetropolisKoto Ward

    Funabashiya Kameido Tenjin-mae Honten

    Founded in Bunka 2 (1805)The only fermented confectionery that has been made for over 200 yearsWalking under the wist…
    • ShiniseTraditional Japanese Sweets
    • Tokyo MetropolisTaito-ward

    Umezono Asakusa Main Store

    Founded in Ansei 1 (1854)https://youtu.be/VLuf41NeoY0A traditional sweets shop that continues to create wagashi loved…
    • ShiniseSignature Foods
    • Tokyo MetropolisTaito-ward

    Sakura Nabe Nakae

    Founded in 1905 (Meiji 38)They have been making Edo’s traditional local cuisine for 118 years. A long-established sak…
    • ShiniseSignature Foods
    • Tokyo MetropolisMinato Ward

    Sumiy a / J uan Chuzaemon

    Meiji 6 (1873)https://youtu.be/IRgbNEX2j8YAuthentic hand-cut soba enjoyed together with the history of the regionWhen…
    • ShiniseSignature Foods
    • Tokyo MetropolisMinato Ward

    Akasaka Ishingo Main Store

    Founded in 1899 (Meiji 32)A long-established Chinese restaurant visited frequently by historical figures and leaders …

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