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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    Nihonbashi (bridge)cleaning utensilsEdo broombroomShirokiya Nakamura Denbei Shoten, founded in 1830, is a long-establ…
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    The Five Secret Secrets of Long-established BusinessesNihonbashi (bridge)kitchen knife(hair) tweezersBringing the bes…
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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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    Kanda Matsuya Main Branch

    Founded in 1884 (Meiji 17)Handmade Edo-style soba loved by Shōtarō IkenamiThis long-established soba restaurant in Ka…
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    Eitaro Sohon Shokudo Nihonbashi Honten…

    Founded in the first year of Bunsei (1818).https://youtu.be/i1qgkUqG4DAThe Nihonbashi Main Store is filled with the r…
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    Kamiya Bar

    Founded in 1880 (Meiji 13)Japan’s first bar loved by literary masters, famous for its signature Denki Bran.Founded in…
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    Nihonbashi Saruya

    Founded in the Hoei era (1704–1711)https://youtu.be/8pmo2XRE6D8The only toothpick specialty store in Japan, known for…
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    Seiryu Garden Sawanoi-en

    Founded in Genroku 15 (1702)https://youtu.be/Wgz-HMSFqPQExperience the full Japanese sake culture in Tokyo’s premier …

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