Narrow alleys lined with tiny shops, restaurants and even fortune tellers are common in big cities like Tokyo. These alleys are known by their Japanese name: yokocho. Some of these, like Omoide Yokocho in Shinjuku focus on one specific type of shop while others are more eclectic. Harmonica Alley, outside the north exit of Kichijoji station…
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Omoide Yokocho
This narrow set of alleys outside the West exit of Shinjuku station is home to about 60 tiny restaurants, mostly serving the traditional salaryman meal, yakitori (skewered meat) and of course, a glass of beer to wash it down. Omoide Yokocho means “Memory Lane” and the place does hold many memories since it sprung up at…
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