Yanaka Ginza is a famous traditional shopping street located in Taito-ku in Tokyo. On the weekends the streets are filled with tourists from all over Japan and quite a few from abroad. The shop keepers and people are friendly and welcome visitors form overseas to experience a bit of true Japanese service and hospitality. The street is filled with food vendors and specialty shops. Being a tourist spot and a local neighborhood at the same time the prices can't be beat. A great place to spend an afternoon, get a bite and pick up some souvenirs for the folks back home.
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Browse Through Yanaka Ginza in Taito-ku
A famous traditional Japanese shopping street

By R A
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Entrance from JR Nippori station (Photo: Richard Ashley)

Japanese-style baked doughnuts (Photo: Richard Ashley)

Fresh vegetables and fruit (Photo: Richard Ashley)

Traditional sweets (Photo: Richard Ashley)

Bargain fresh bentos (box lunches) (Photo: Richard Ashley)

Geta (Japanese sandals) (Photo: Richard Ashley)

Tofu shop (Photo: Richard Ashley)

Shumai steamed dumplings (Photo: Richard Ashley)

Basket shop (Photo: Richard Ashley)

Grilled chicken (Photo: Richard Ashley)

Traditional sweets and ice cream (Photo: Richard Ashley)

Kimono, other fabric and souvenir shop (Photo: Richard Ashley)
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