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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    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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    Edo Kiriko Kobayashi

    Founded in Meiji 41 (1908)Beautiful Edo Kiriko glasses and jewelry created with delicate cutting techniquesA workshop…
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    Seikado Bunko Art Museum (Seikado @ Ma…

    Established Meiji 25 (1892)An art spot where you can view precious Japanese and Eastern artworks and classical textsT…
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    Edo String Puppet Theater Yuuki-za

    Established Kan’ei 12 (1635)Japan’s only Edo string puppet theater troupe with over 385 years of historySince its fou…
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    Hotman Ome Store

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    Nihonbashi Saruya

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