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[Blog/syupo] Asakusa's "Santei" is a tourist attraction, but you're wrong. The sake you can drink at Japan's oldest tempura restaurant is exceptional.

Sanjo is located in a very famous location, right next to Kaminarimon Gate. You might pass it by thinking it's just another restaurant in a tourist spot. If so, you'd be mistaken. Founded in 1837, this is the oldest surviving tempura restaurant in Japan. Once the tourists leave...

2025.08.09

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[Blog/syupo] Asakusa's "Kintouen" is a long-established restaurant founded in 1964 that's definitely worth visiting now! A Showa-era hideaway in Yakiniku Yokocho

Behind Hanayashiki, on the edge of the downtown Asakusa district, lies a local atmosphere somewhat different from the hustle and bustle of the tourist area. In this neighborhood, there's a section known as Yakiniku Yokocho, a must-visit for yakiniku lovers. Among these is Kintouen, a famous restaurant founded in 1964 that still carries the spirit of the Showa era...

2025.08.07

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New Asakusa Main Store will close on May 25.

New Asakusa Main Store Established in 1959, New Asakusa Main Store is a popular Asakusa bar with more than 180 seats. Due to various reasons, the curtain came down on 65 years of history on May 23 (Fri.) at the popular Asakusa bar New Asakusa Honten, which seats over 180 people. Thank you very much for your hard work over the years. We thank you very much for your hard work over the years.

2025.06.04

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Opening of "Kazune", a restaurant of Asakusa Yasube's famous sister, in Senzoku, Tokyo.

Kazu's sister Kazu, a long-time Asakusa Yasubei patron, is planning to open a new standing bar, "Kazune," in Senzoku on Thursday, May 15. It will be open from 10:00 a.m. and will be a casual place to stop by! Congratulations! Standing drinking place "Wonon" Time...

2025.04.30

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Yasubei, a popular standing bar in Asakusa, closes again just two weeks after its renewal.

Asakusa "Yasubei" Asakusa's popular standing bar "Yasubei" closed its doors for a time on Thursday, February 20 this year. At the time of closing, there was an announcement that "the owner will change," and many expected the store to continue to exist. tatinomi_ya...

2025.04.28

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Closed] Ikoma-ken, a long-established machinika in Asakusa, is closed.

Ikoma-ken" in Asakusa Established in 1976 (Showa 51), Ikoma-ken, a popular machchuka restaurant in Asakusa, will close in mid-March. Thank you for your long service. @tokyodegu MAP Ikoma-ken Rai, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0034, Japan...

2025.03.17

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Closed] "Yasubei," a famous stand-up drinking spot in Asakusa, closed today.

Asakusa "Yabe" "Yabe," a popular standing bar in Asakusa where you can drink during the day, will close today, Thursday, February 20th. The owner has changed, and it is unclear what will happen next. Thank you for your hard work over the years. MAP Yabe 〒111-0...

2025.02.20

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Closed] Tsukuba, a long-established diner in Asakusa, is closed.

Asakusa "Tsukuba Shokudo" Founded in 1947 (Showa 22), the long-established restaurant "Tsukuba" located along Kokusai Street in Asakusa closed on November 30th of last year. We would like to thank the first and second generations for their hard work over the past 77 years. @currynanbansoba...

2025.01.19

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Sake-no-Tsukkimonogatari] "Japan's longest shopping street," exceeding Osaka's Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street with a total length of approximately 3 km, will be born in Asakusa.

Four shopping streets along Kokusai Street in Tokyo's Taito Ward have launched the Tokyo Kokusai Street Promotion Association, promoting the street both domestically and internationally as Japan's new longest shopping street. Kokusai Street stretches approximately 3 kilometers from the northern part of Taito Ward to the west side of Sensoji Temple. During the Showa period, it ran in front of the Asakusa International Theater.

2024.11.22

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[Information] The second set of original stamps from the Uniqlo Asakusa store x Hoppy project is now available

UNIQLO Asakusa Store x Hoppy Last year marked the 2nd anniversary of UNIQLO Asakusa Store x Hoppy 75th anniversary. The second wave of Hoppy stamps from "UTme!", where you can create your own original T-shirts and tote bags, will be released on Friday, June 7th. This time, the stamps feature designs inspired by Asakusa...

2024.06.07

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[Closing] Asakusa's long-established local Chinese restaurant "Taiyo" closes after 70 years of history

Asakusa "Taiyo" Chinese Restaurant. Founded in 1953 (Showa 28), the popular local Chinese restaurant in Asakusa, "Taiyo," has closed. Thank you for your continued support. @A13355761 MAP Address: 3-42-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0032...

2024.06.06

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[Closed] Asakusa's famous bar "Tori-ko" will close on November 28th

Founded in 1946, Toriko, a long-established bar located along Senzoku-dori Street in Asakusa, known for its popular and often difficult-to-book eel, yakitori, and hotpot dishes with excellent value for money, closed on Thursday, November 28th due to the owner's advanced age. Thank you for your hard work over the past 77 years. [Toriko Shoten...]

2023.12.08

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[Administrator's Tweet] Asakusa Whaling Ship's canned chuhai

Starting July 17th, the Whaling Ship Chuhai will be available exclusively at 7-Eleven stores in Tokyo. It's made by the Oenon Group, the same Oenon brand that made Big Man. Godo Shusei also recently released the Kamiya Bar Denkibran cans, so they have great taste.

2023.07.25

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Hoppy's birthday is on July 15th! Meena's talk show at Asakusa UNIQLO!

Today, July 15, is Hoppy's 75th birthday. We will be holding a radio open recording event at UNIQLO Asakusa with TV personality Nezutchi. For more information, please click here↓↓↓ twitter @hoppymina Currently at UNIQLO Asakusa store, Hoppi...

2023.07.15

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[Information] Original Hoppy Goods at Uniqlo

This year marks the 75th anniversary of Hoppy. UNIQLO Asakusa celebrates its 2nd anniversary with a special project celebrating the 75th anniversary of Hoppy. Hoppy stamps have been added to "UTme!", a website where you can create your own original T-shirts and tote bags. The campaign began on Friday, June 16th, exclusively at the UNIQLO Asakusa store...

2023.06.20

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