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Kappabashi Kitchen Town
Taito-ku, Tokyo
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"This area is lined with many kitchen goods shops catering to professionals like chefs and cooks. It's fascinating to see life-sized replicas of food, such as ramen and sushi, being sold. Knives are also very popular."
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Tokyo Local
Kappabashi Street in Taito City is the place to go if you want to buy kitchenware or gadgets. This shopping street between Asakusa and Ueno is a paradise for restaurant owners or even home cooks who are looking for professional tools. Stores here sell everything from utensils to tables to appliances, and you’ll even find wax models of different dishes that restaurants use for displays.
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Hours of operation varies by store/vendor
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