This street feels pretty local by Tokyo standards—fewer tourists, more older locals—and the vibe is totally different from Shibuya or Shinjuku.
The whole street is packed with health foods, red underwear, and traditional wagashi. It has a real Showa-era feel.
Sugamo Jizo-dori Shopping Street | Review by King Yun
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Kameari Park
Kameari Park is located near the north exit of JR Kameari Station (head straight out, then turn right and you’re there). It’s famous as the park of the same name that acts as a setting in the manga “Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Koen-mae Hashutujo.”
As soon as you get near Kameari Station, you’ll see a bunch of Kochikame (“Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Koen-mae Hashutsujo”) character statues.
If you’re a fan, you’ll definitely want to track them all down and take photos one by one. -
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Yokohama Chinatown
Yokohama Chinatown, one of Japan’s three major Chinatowns, is a district lined with countless Chinese restaurants. From affordable dishes you can enjoy as takeout or all-you-can-eat meals to authentic Chinese cuisine, there are options to suit your budget.
Honestly, the Chinese food here leans more Japanese-style. It’s not as bold as in Hong Kong, but it still has its own unique character.
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Hasedera temple (Kamakura)
Hasedera Temple, often referred to as "Hase Kannon," is known as one of the most scenic spots in Kamakura. The principal deity is the statue of Kannon, the Goddess of Mercy, with 11 faces. Standing at 9.18 meters high, it is one of the largest wooden Buddha statues in Japan.
You can pair it with the nearby Kamakura Great Buddha. Doing both landmarks in one day works out perfectly.
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