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EATDRINK
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My favourite wagashi with Yuichi Murakami of Bondo
Dhaba☆Kunitachi
Akasabi Hotel
GOODS
monokraft
COOVA
AR Piece 'TOU-LIGHT'
MEET
Meet Yumiko Utsu at Kadoya
Meet Yukari Sakamoto at Kichijoji Shotengai
Meet Masahiro Wada at Nippara Cave
SHOOT
Photo Diary by Yumiko Kikuchi and Matsuki Narishige
Photo Diary by Tamami Iinuma
Photo Diary by Aya Okabe
SHOP
Graphpaper
Mag by Louise
Utrecht
STRAY
The Thousands x tokyobike: Yanaka Bike Guide
My favourite hideaway with Junya Matsumura of Tabi Bagel
TOLOT/heuristic
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A slow-paced area where busy roads and bumper-to-bumper traffic give way to slender streets and winding laneways, Yanaka’s rich mix of history, culture and g...
Tomoko Ogawa
Not just selling products but presenting them as works of art, Graphpaper is the latest specialty store to be produced by Takayuki Minami, a creative directo...
Ben Davis
Following on from its charming and slightly hard-to-find predecessor, Mag by Louise is a shop that lifts your mood with a unique mix of music, literature, ho...
Yuichi Murakami is the owner of Kichijoji's Bondo, an independent store focusing on well-crafted, handmade goods that gain beauty through use. For the la...
West of the city centre lies a place where curry maniacs gather: Dhaba☆Kunitachi. And for those in the know, the authentic and deliciously spicy South Indian...
For those looking for a casual and modern kaiseki meal, Akasabi Hotel (not actually a hotel) offers delicate dishes that capture the beauty of contemporary J...
My favourite hideaway with Junya Matsumura of Tabi B...
Junya Matsumura is the self-taught baker and spice maker behind Tabi Bagel, a pocket-sized Yanaka bakeshop with an undeniable sense of charm. For the first i...
Souen
Offering a refreshing and refined take on Japanese tea, Souen is a place to appreciate a selection of brews, whether it be served straight-up over the counte...
A former factory turned art space on the verge of Tokyo Bay, TOLOT/heuristic brings together large scale works and white cube galleries to create an off-cent...
An influential bookstore in a city where the heart of publishing still beats strong, Utrecht is a must-visit for those looking to uncover publications from l...
7x7
Whether it's mixing and matching West Coast vintage or joining forces with an aizome workshop to over-dye all manner of daily wear, 7x7 is a store built ...
Kaiso
With French-inspired baked goods and a tempting selection of sweets lining the counter, Kaiso is a neighbourhood favourite that warrants a journey of its own...
“Hello Tokyo. How was your day. It's been 15 years since I first met you. I love you by the way. I really do. I know you don't even see me, and...
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