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Nakamise, one of the oldest shopping centers in Japan

Tue, September 3, 2019, by Muza-chan

One of the oldest shopping centers in Japan, established more than 400 years ago, is Nakamise, the street at the main entrance of the Senso-ji temple in Asakusa. With 89 shops, it is also the best known places and the most crowded venues for traditional souvenirs in Tokyo.

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Nakamise-dori, Senso-ji, Asakusa, Tokyo
Nakamise-dori, Senso-ji, Asakusa, Tokyo
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