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ends, ranging from rock to celtic folk.
(
www.warriorcelt.jp
;
3rd fl, 6-9-22 Ueno, Taitō-ku;
5pm-midnight;
JR Yamanote Line to Ueno, Hirokōji exit;
)
17
Parkside Cafe
CAFE
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With an enviable location in the middle of Ueno-kōen, this terrace cafe serves es-
presso, pots of tea made with fresh herbs and light meals, such as open-faced
sandwiches.
( 8-4 Ueno-kōen, Taitō-ku; drinks from ¥540;
10am-9pm, from 9am Sat & Sun;
JR Yamanote Line to Ueno, kōen exit;
)
Shopping
18
Isetatsu
CRAFT
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Dating back to 1864, this venerable stationery shop specialises in
chiyogami
: gor-
geous, colourful paper made using wood-blocks. These decorative creations, incor-
porating traditional Japanese and modern motifs, are beautiful enough to be
framed.
(
3823-1453; 2-18-9 Yanaka, Taitō-ku;
10am-6pm;
Chiyoda Line to Sendagi, exit 1)
19
Sekka
ARTS & CRAFTS
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A rotating line-up of Japanese artists and artisans show at this Nezu gallery-cum-
shop. Much of the wares, which might be earthy pottery or pen-and-ink drawings,
come in under ¥10,000.
(
5815-8280;
www.sekka-jp.com/index.html
; 2-24-3 Nezu, Bunkyō-
ku;
11.30am-6.30pm Tue-Sun;
Chiyoda Line to Nezu, exit 1)
20
Nippori Fabric Town
FABRICS
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If you've got a notion to sew, these shops east of Nippori Station will hit you like a
proverbial bolt. Dozens of shops sell buttons, brocade used for kimono and con-
