This store specializes in plastic food samples and is a long-standing store with a 70-year history. Contrary to the old-looking signboard in front of the store, it is a very popular place and hoards of tourists visit everyday. Various food samples of Japanese, Western or Chinese dishes are displayed in the store. You can also find a food sample that acts as a smartphone stand. The most popular samples are, of course, those of sushi.
As you walk towards Kappabashi Dougu Street from the nearest station, Tawaramachi Station, you will find a strange looking building. There is a big sculpture of a cook on top of the five-story building. In fact, it is where Kappabashi Dougu Street starts. Take a picture of this sculpture before you enter the street.
Nishiyama Shikki is a lacquerware store that seems like it belongs to another era. This well-established store was founded about 100 years ago. In fact, it is known as "the oldest store in Kappabashi" that sells a variety of lacquerware. It's also a great place to buy souvenirs, such as chopsticks or spoons in beautiful lacquer.
(Source: foodsaketokyo)
This store specializes in plastic food samples and is a long-standing store with a 70-year history. Contrary to the old-looking signboard in front of the store, it is a very popular place and hoards of tourists visit everyday. Various food samples of Japanese, Western or Chinese dishes are displayed in the store. You can also find a food sample that acts as a smartphone stand. The most popular samples are, of course, those of sushi.
As you walk towards Kappabashi Dougu Street from the nearest station, Tawaramachi Station, you will find a strange looking building. There is a big sculpture of a cook on top of the five-story building. In fact, it is where Kappabashi Dougu Street starts. Take a picture of this sculpture before you enter the street.
Nishiyama Shikki is a lacquerware store that seems like it belongs to another era. This well-established store was founded about 100 years ago. In fact, it is known as "the oldest store in Kappabashi" that sells a variety of lacquerware. It's also a great place to buy souvenirs, such as chopsticks or spoons in beautiful lacquer.
(Source: foodsaketokyo)