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Saruya Toothpick Specialty StoreSaruya toothpics and storefront
Saruya is a toothpick specialty shop located in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, near the Mitsukoshi and Ningyocho area. Saruya was established in 1704 and has been open for over 300 years. This is a very special shop filled with tradition and history.
When Saruya was first established in 1704, there were many other toothpick shops [...]
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TaimeikenTaimeiken is the long lasting Western food restaurant in Nihonbashi. Its “omurice” may be the best one in Japan. Speaking of omurice, it is a Japanese-like Western food that ketchup flavored rice is inside the omelet.
You will find this sign on the street. You can’t miss it.
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Nihonbashi Walking GuideThis time we will introduce the Nihonbashi in Tokyo Walking Guide.
Since Edo period, Nihonbashi has been the center of business and culture as it was the starting point of “gokaido”, the five major highways back then. It is a town that tradition and modern coexists.
The first stop is to fill up our empty stomach.
Taimeiken [...]
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