Have you ever wondered where most Japanese restaurants in Tokyo are purchasing those mouth-watering, but fake, sushi and ramen replicas for their displays? Well, stop wondering since they were most likely purchased in one of the many specialized stores in Kappabashi-Dori!
Located between Ueno and Asakusa, Kappabashi-Dori is almost entirely populated with shops specialized in supplying goods and other kitchenwares to Tokyo, and indeed Japan’s, restaurants and cafes. These stores sells pretty much everything from fake plastic display food to knives and even ovens and furniture.
To be fair, Kappabashi is not the most exciting tourist destination you may find in Tokyo, though is conveniently situated between Ueno and Asakusa. Nevertheless, it is a place worth checking if you have an hour or two to spare, especially if you’ve ever dreamed of owning your very own fake food samples.
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