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For standard sweets, “Don Quixote” is also recommended.

Of course, it is recommended to go around the sweets in Ameyoko, but a surprisingly little-known confectionery store is the "Don Quijote Ueno Store" within a 10-minute walk from Ameyoko. Don Quijote is also very popular with foreign tourists, and many sweets from famous Japan manufacturers are sold. If you're

Ueno
Gourmet
Culture

July 8, 2024

Dried fruit and nut specialty store “Kojimaya”

Founded 60 years ago, a long-established dried fruit and nut specialty store is "Kojimaya". This Kojimaya is popular with those who like to eat dried fruits and nuts as sweets. A wide range of products are sold, from additive-free and salt-free products to products that are perfect for snacking on

Ueno
Gourmet

July 8, 2024

Manju in the city of Japanese sweets is exquisite “Karuta House”

One of the most popular long-established manju shops in Ameyoko is "Karutaya". The "Miyako Manju", which is a castella-style dough wrapped in white bean paste, is exquisite. It is a famous restaurant that is loved by local residents. This city manju has become a staple of Ueno souvenirs, and it

Ueno
Experience

July 8, 2024

If it’s imported confectionery from Europe and the United States, it’s “Yoshiya”

With a history of 60 years, Yoshiya sells more than 1,000 kinds of imported confectionery, food, tea, souvenir confectionery, etc., selected from all over the world, mainly in Europe and the United States, at surprisingly low prices. There is a wide variety of rare souvenir sweets from various countries that

Ueno
Gourmet

July 8, 2024

Long-established confectionery store “Futaki Confectionery”

As a long-established confectionery specialty store, "Futaki Confectionery" is a store that always stocks about 5,000 kinds of sweets. There are two stores in Ameyoko, the first sales office and the Bic Pavilion. It also supports tax exemption and is popular both in Japan and abroad. There are also a

Ueno
Gourmet

July 8, 2024

Couples and families can also enjoy “Ueno Zoo”

【Image: © Tokyo Zoo Association】Ueno Zoo is the oldest zoo in Japan where you can enjoy encounters with a variety of animals. You can see pandas and other precious animals up close, and there are many hands-on events for children. It is a classic tourist spot in Tokyo that can

Ueno
Culture

July 8, 2024

The Showa retro atmosphere is irresistible “Ameyoko Shopping Street”

Ameyoko Shopping Street is a lively shopping street in Ueno, Tokyo, close to Kanda Myojin. About 400 shops are gathered and it is bustling. It retains a strong Showa retro atmosphere, and its energetic atmosphere still attracts many tourists both in Japan and abroad. Ameyoko Shopping Street, where the past

Ueno
Culture

July 8, 2024

The red brick is fashionable “March Ecute Kanda Mansei Bridge”

March Ecute Kanda Manseibashi is a unique commercial facility that has been renovated from the historic Manseibashi Viaduct. Built in 1912, this red-brick building retains its old-fashioned flair with a collection of modern shops and cafes. There are many unique and stylish stores, and it is attracting attention as a

Miscellaneous
Culture

July 8, 2024

Akihabara, a sacred place of subculture representing Japan

Akihabara, within walking distance of Kanda Myojin, has a history as an electric town and is now world-famous as a center of subcultures such as anime, manga, and games. From the latest electronics to retro gadgets, anime shops and maid cafes, it's a city full of diverse attractions. It's a