Affectionately known as Grandma’s Harajuku, this 800-meter-long traditional shopping street is famous for its red underwear, shio-daifuku pounded rice cakes and Arai Kannon, the all-healing statue of Kogan Temple. Retro is never outdated at Sugamo Jizodori Shopping Street. The museum features overwhelming floor-to-ceiling shelving that houses a million books including National Treasures and Cultural Properties. One of the top research centers in the world, Toyo Bunko Museum is a treasure trove of Asian antiquities and literature. The brainchild of British and Japanese artists, this combined studio and gallery features regular exhibitions and has been promoting local and international artists since 2012. Right by its gate can be found a couple of registered Cultural Properties of the city, seated and standing Jizo copper statues from the late 17th and 19th centuries.Ī haven for personality-laden art, Wish Less adores the fun, the quirky and above all, the independent. Mainstays like Mihama and Tsukiyasu are famed for their accessible Japanese designs while its seven stores make Tomato an obvious behemoth.Īlong with bullet train views over the tracks, the Jizo Stairs lead to Jokoji Temple. Over 90 stores celebrate Japan’s gorgeous fabrics and textiles culture along the shopping street of Nippori Fabric Town. Guarded by stone monkeys, this six-meter Mt Fuji replica was built with stones from the mountain, and it is open to the public for two days at the end of June. Their speciality is a deliciously refreshing tray of handmade uguisu dango, colored mochi and green tea.ĭedicated to a witty ninth century scholar, the leafy Ono Terusaki shrine is home to an 18th century fujizuka mound.
Sitting right by the famous Ueno Zoo, Shin-Uguisu Tei is a traditionally-minded Japanese confectionery restaurant that has been serving up daily delights for over a century.
Prepared with purpose, the smooth, mild tastes are a boon for Muslim patrons while the chicken gyoza dumplings add even more variety to the menu. Immersed in depth, the chicken-based broth of Toribushi Halal Ramen is a dream to eat. Collector editions, recent back issues and trade paperbacks are all available and supported by enough English to strike up a decent comic conversation. Plenty of Japanese manga appeal but for those with a taste for American comics, Blister is the place to be.
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