Written by Chris Kirkland
This week wandering the streets checking out the shops, restaurants and cafes of Shimokitazawa Greg and Chris are out and about once again. Like a pair of true cheapos they don’t buy anything but they do give a nice summary what kind of bargains can be found in this lively and thrifty part of town.
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Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Walking Tour
Join this food and walking tour and discover the famous Tsukiji Fish Market. Explore the outer market as you sample the area's highest-quality delicacies and finger foods.
- Stickout (site in Japanese) – clothes store everything 700yen!
- Angelica (site in Japanese) – cute bakery with miso rolls
- Daiso – cheapo (100yen) general store
- Daikoku Drug (site in Japanese) – the (real) 100yen store/drug store.
And we recorded/ate yummy 500yen pizza at Napoli’s
