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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    Unosuke Miyamoto ShotenAsakusa (department store)2023.06.07Unosuke Miyamoto Shoten] "Katsugi Oke & Fuse Taiko Ensembl…
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    Shukusen, a dyed kimono store for yuka…

    The Five Secret Secrets of Long-established BusinessesNihonbashi (bridge)type of informal katakana worn in the Edo pe…
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    Nihonbashi Saruya is the only toothpic…

    The Five Secret Secrets of Long-established BusinessesNihonbashi (bridge)toothpicktoothpickLindera umbrellataBringing…
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    Nihonbashi (bridge)cleaning utensilsEdo broombroomShirokiya Nakamura Denbei Shoten, founded in 1830, is a long-establ…
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    Ryogoku/Kameidotraditional crafttortoiseshell (of the hawksbill turtle)Edo Tortoiseshell" is a beautiful pattern crea…
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    Interview with Kotaro Ishikawa of Ishi…

    Ryogoku/Kameidotraditional crafttortoiseshell (of the hawksbill turtle)Edo Tortoiseshell" is a beautiful pattern crea…
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    Ubukeya is a knife store specializing …

    The Five Secret Secrets of Long-established BusinessesNihonbashi (bridge)kitchen knife(hair) tweezersBringing the bes…
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    The same manufacturing method since th…

    Nihonbashi (bridge)cleaning utensilsEdo broombroomShirokiya Nakamura Denbei Shoten, founded in 1830, is a long-establ…
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    Baikatei Fukagawa Shop

    Founded in Kaei 3 (1850)The highlight is the Fukagawa shop, renovated for the first time in 70 years.Baikatei Fukagaw…
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    Tokiwa-do Thunder Stirrup Honpo

    Established in 1816 (13th year of Bunka-Bunka)Long-established shop that continues to make Asakusa's famous "Thunder …
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    Edoya

    Founded in Kyōhō 3 (1718)https://youtu.be/x3B8gCF3Zo8A comprehensive specialty shop for brushes and brooms located al…
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    Ryushotei Nishimura

    Founded in Ansei 1 (1854)The original chestnut steamed yokan, loved for over 160 years since the Edo period.As soon a…
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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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    Morihan Nori Shop

    Founded in Meiji 34 (1901)The birthplace of roasted nori sold in tea canisters, where you can enjoy the highest-quali…

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