Just south of JR Ueno Station, there is a little bit of Japanese history: Ameyoko is a throwback to the post-WWII Japanese market. This bazaar-type market has everything and then some! Worth a visit! 続きを読む
The "bookstore" description doesn't do this place justice. Comics, games, dolls...errr... I mean action figures, you name it they've got it.
Your one stop venue if you're keen to find out the history of old Tokyo(Edo) and the early history of when it became Tokyo
Free advertisement museum dating back to the Edo period. Closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday on holidays. 11:00-6:00 Saturday.
Shimokitazawa is a hipster neighborhood that hasn't changed all that much since WWII. It is known for its quirky little shops, live houses (concert halls), cafes and bars. 続きを読む
Sushi Zanmai... The best sushi stop for english speakers! Not too expensive, not too cheap, just right. Open 24 hours!
Classic Tokyo izakaya culture jam-packed into tiny alleyways stuffed with izakayas for every taste (seafood, meat, even vegetarian!). The best place to bar-hop and to try new nibbles.
