Asakusabashi is a town located in Taito, Tokyo, and it is well known for selling traditional Japanese dolls. There are many large shops located around the area which specialize in selling these dolls.

Yoshitoku

Yoshitoku doll shop can be found as soon as you exit Asakusabashi station. This shop is very familiar due to its well known ‘Face is the life Yoshitoku’ commercial.

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Ninjas
Ninjas existed over 400 years ago and are what we would call a spy in present time. A ninja’s job consisted of infiltration, information gathering, and assassination. To conduct their espionage, ninjas carried different weapons and used special techniques; such as knowledge on explosives and poisons.

Ninjas were masters of deception, and in their daily lives, ninjas hid their true identities by working as farmers or merchants. Most ninjas were born into the profession, and trained from a young age. Ninjas were trained in martial arts as well as survival and scouting techniques. Many worked alone, but at times they also worked in teams, as there were teamwork techniques as well.

Ninjas are popular both in Japan and abroad. Many foreigners love ninjas and their history. And if you come to Japan you can meet real ninjas, even in Tokyo. There is a ninja hall located just five minutes from Tokyo’s Tabata station.

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