Tokyo’s busy, neon lit areas, are without a doubt fascinating places to wander around, but arguably, their older, less congested cousins, are even more interesting — or at the very least have more character.
Places where the old and new sit comfortably side by side, and tradition is never far away. Like this old rice cracker shop.
A building that undoubtedly shows its age.
As does the work that goes on in its dark interior. The continued practice of tried and trusted techniques that, possibly just like the business itself, have been passed down the generations.
All of which, needless to say, is wonderfully present in the product.
Joel says
Here in in city we also have very old shops too. They are pretty mysterious, so much people passed through them… and even with all the tecnology we have now, they work as if nothing has ever happened. And they as this same store, produce quality, delicious natural products =D
Lee says
Yeah, and fingers crossed they continue to survive.
Lili says
I like these timeless shops
And I adore rice crakers salty, spicy or sweet 🙂
Lee says
Me too. On both counts!
snoeksen says
That’s in Nezu, isn’t it? My wifes family has a bakery-cafe a few blocks away. I love the whole YaNeSen area, one of my favorite places in Tokyo.
Lee says
It is, yeah. Small world, eh?
I’m a big fan of that area too. So much character. And characters. I never get tired of walking round there.
Matt says
Great photos, they are making my mouth water just looking at them.
Lee says
Cheers Matt. The smell was wonderful, and the taste wasn’t a disappointment.
winnie says
Hi,
My hubby and daughter love Rice crackers. Normally I bought the rice crackers from a shop selling many types of rice crackers near Unoki station.
I have not been to Nezu before. It’s look like a very interesting place.
I would love to go there in one of these days.
Must go to this rice cracker shop too.
Your pictures make me hungry.
Thank you for sharing.
🙂
Lee says
Yeah, the Nezu/Nippori area is interesting. Well worth a look. And as your family love senbei, a stop off at that shop is essential!
Asia-view says
This kind of traditional shops are very nice, is a shame they are disappearing in other countires.
winnie says
Yeah!
Today, we just went to Nezu. And to the Senbei shop too.
It’s smell delicious so we bought a few packets.
Taste really good!!
We also explored the area and found that it worth walking around
because there are many interesting shops.
Thank you for introducing such nice place!
Lee says
Excellent, glad to hear it!
Kami says
Hi,maye I have the adress of this rice crackers shop?
Thank a lot
A.P. says
This is the address of this particular shop
昔ã›ã‚“ã¹ã„大黒屋
Japan
〒110-0001 TÅkyÅ-to, TaitÅ-ku, Yanaka, 1 Chome−3