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Worth a Trip
For proof that Tokyo's centuries-old artisan tradition is still alive and kicking, take a
trip to
2K540 Aki-Oka Artisan
(
www.jrtk.jp/2k540
;
5-9 Ueno, Taitō-ku; hours vary;
Ginza Line to Suehirochō, exit 2)
. In this minimalist bazaar, set up under the JR Yamanote
Line tracks between Akihabara and Okachimachi Stations, you'll find young creators
peddling all kinds of handmade wares.
Best Traditional Shops
Kamawanu
Colourfully dyed cotton. (
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)
Isetatsu
Gorgeous, printed paper. (
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)
Best Shopping Streets
Ameya-yokochō
Vintage market in Ueno. (
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)
Takeshita-dōri
Trend-setting fashion alley. (
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)
Best Bookstores
Daikanyama T-Site
Designer digs for books. (
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)
On Sundays
Art books galore and artsy stationary, too. (
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)
