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Catch of the Day: Souvenirs From Tsukiji! | Arigato Travel
Since 1935, many have been making the trip to Tsukiji Fish Market, one of Japan's most visited fish markets. Tsukiji has everything for all your seafood, fruit, and vegetable needs! There is such a wide variety, including freshly caught tuna from Tokyo Bay, shellfish for your next miso, or fresh Japanese pickled vegetables to give your bentos an extra kick. However, beyond fish buying, there’s a bountiful market within the streets of Tsukiji full of memorable souvenirs, ranging from kitchenware, clothing, stickers, and other items. Just like the market lined with fish, the streets of Tsukiji have plenty for you to browse and shop for. Take a step outside of the outer market, and find yourself with multiple shops and opportunities to purchase quality items for your kitchen. Whether that be highly skilled artisans’ crafted knives used by chefs across Japan, Japanese ceramics and lacquerware for a new feeling to bring to your dining table or a new pair of chopsticks with various designs. Knives: Tsukiji Masamoto If professional kitchen knives are what you seek, Tsukiji Masamoto is the place to go. Having been open since the Showa Era, not only can you feel a sense of quality when using these knives, but you can also hold something that has been a traditional craft since the 1930s, around the same time Tsukiji opened. With reviews from chefs across Japan, you can be assured that you are buying the real deal. However, if you’re a beginner to high-quality knife purchasing, don’t worry! While there are multiple selections of knives that may seem too advanced for regular day-to-day cooking, they have plenty of knives in their store suited for anybody who walks in. Additionally, if you do purchase a knife or two, you can ask the staff to engrave your name (even in Japanese) onto the blade. This makes it a wonderful souvenir as you can personalize a high-quality gift for your friends, family, and of course yourself! Tsukiji Masamoto Address: 4-9-9 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Official website: https://www.tukijimasamoto.co.jp/ Ceramics: Urukiriya Pottery On the other hand, for something simpler, Urikiriya has all sorts of ceramic and lacquerware to bring back as a souvenir to decorate your kitchen with a distinctly Japanese feel. With the store’s mission to produce dishes that coordinate with the seasons and your cooking, they make spectacular souvenirs so that while you use the cup, bowl, or plate, you can feel Japan’s appreciation for the seasons. In a way, these dishes feel personalized. From tea, sake, rice bowls, plates, or tea cups, a certain dish is surely waiting for you! If a certain store doesn’t quite have what you’re looking for, chances are there is another ceramic or knife store only a couple of steps away! It goes without saying that Tsukiji is abundant with shops meant to meet your cutlery and kitchen utensil needs, from items such as a traditional Japanese teapot or a bamboo steamer! Urukiriya Pottery Address: 〒104-0045 Tokyo, Chuo City, Tsukiji, 2 Chome−15−19 ミレニアム築地 Official Website: http://www.urikiriya.co.jp/ Ichifuji For more variety, another shop is tucked away in Tsukiji’s streets full of ceramics and lacquerware, with such a collection that it caters its products to both businesses and homes. These dishes are made all across Japan, in places such as Gifu, Saga, and Fukui prefecture, but many other parts of the country too. This is one of the ceramic shops that dabble outside of items meant for your dining table and also creates kokeshi dolls to sell. Said dolls have even received the Prime Minister’s Award, making them a popular purchased souvenir among visitors to this shop! With intricate designs on their pottery, especially their plates, the staff at Ichifuji will introduce you to their processes. So while you search for pottery, you can hear stories of how the pottery you plan to bring home was made, making it a memorable piece of art and a souvenir. Address: 104-0045 4 Chome-14-14 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Website: https://ichifuji.tokyo/en/ Matcha: Matcha Stand Maruni If matcha is more up your alley, Tsukiji has what you’re looking for…and even more. Matcha Stand Maruni, a cafe/store in Tsukiji sells matcha and hojicha drinks, such as lattes and cappuccinos, and of course straight tea. If you have more of a sweet tooth, you can order ice cream as well with flavors consisting of regular milk soft serve, matcha, and hojicha. The aspect that sets Maruni apart from other matcha cafes is that the employees whisk your drink’s required matcha in front of you after you order. However, where’s the souvenirs in this cafe? Lucky for you, Maruni doesn’t only sell sweet drinks and ice cream, but they sell various types of matcha and hojicha powder, bamboo whisks, matcha wooden scooping tools, and ceramic tea cups, all for you to be able to make your own matcha at home! Maruni allows you to taste authentic, rich and smooth matcha, while also letting you purchase all the necessary materials to learn matcha making, a big part of Japan’s culture used in tea ceremonies, weddings, and other various ceremonies. Address: 〒104-0045 Tokyo, Chuo City, Tsukiji, 4 Chome−14−18 江戸市ビル 1F Website: https://matchastandmaruni.com/ Tsukiji Themed Souvenirs: Orimatsu Want something not for your kitchen, but more so to remember your visit? Tsukiji has got you covered! Take a quick walk over to Orimatsu, and find a variety of t-shirts for your next souvenir, ranging from designs as exciting as Tsukiji, Japan written in a fun font in English or Japanese (if you prefer the kanji look!), or more sillier shirts with a tuna depicted saying “Hello World” on it! And, if you really want something to remember your trip, Orimatsu sells stickers depicting the very turrets (With a tuna riding it, of course) the store owners in Tsukiji ride delivering fish from the storehouses to the market. Additionally, this souvenir shop sells detailed sushi magnets, so, if you were able to eat some sushi at Tsukiji, why not bring back a replica of something you tried? Of course, Orimatsu has multiple souvenirs such as tote bags, hoodies, tapestries, and magnets of tuna fish, all of which would give anyone a good reminder of their visit to the famous fish market. Address: 〒104-0045 Tokyo, Chuo City, Tsukiji, 4 Chome−14−18 妙泉寺ビル 1F Website: http://tsukiji-orimatsu.com/gallery/ Taking all of that in… Now you should have a decent idea of what to be on the lookout for on your visit to Tsukiji! With Tsukiji getting roughly 40,000 visitors a day, this market makes an amazing place to shop for fish and kitchen necessities (and also should be on your bucket list). From some stores that have been open since the Showa era, filled with stories about their products and word of mouth on how certain souvenirs are made, it’s bound to create a great experience where you can enjoy culture and learn from the locals from pottery making to matcha whisking. From the aforementioned souvenirs, you could bring back anything from a simple magnet or sticker to remember your trip, some new clothes, new utensils and dishes, and/or some fresh matcha powder. With as historically important a place as Tsukiji is, not only will the souvenir be a highlight, but so will the trip to a market enjoyed by thousands daily. So while souvenir shopping is fun, make sure to take it easy and enjoy some local fish in the area too! Featured Photo Credit: Chalermpon Poungpeth Join our Tsukiji breakfast tour with one of our local guides for an authentic Japanese experience!
Things To Do In Tokyo In July 2025 | Arigato Travel
This is it! The rain has finally passed, and summer is finally here! Despite what you might hear about the temperatures in Japan during the summertime, July and August are also well-known to be the festival months in Japan and with all different types of events and food to try out, I can guarantee there’s still plenty to do and see in the fast city of Tokyo in the hotter months. Today, we’ll go through some of the top things for you to do to either avoid, or make the most out of the nice weather, depending on your preference, as well as a few family-friendly activities now that the kids are finally on summer vacation! Shaun the Sheep Anniversary Cafe Whilst they may not be distinctly Japanese, Aardman Animations are loved by many people around the world, including the people at Sunday Brunch. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the first appearance of the iconic character Shaun the Sheep in the Wallace and Gromit episode The Close Shave, Sunday Brunch and Ardman Japan have come together to create an adorable popup cafe including all the key characters! Enjoy some Shaun’s jumper spaghetti or Gromit shaped bread with your soup whilst looking back on decades of stop motion animation. Website: https://aardman-jp.com/shaun/gromit-30th/news/?page=1 Dates: July 3rd - October 26th Time: 11 am - 8 pm (last orders at 7 pm) Admission: Free + food Location: Sunday Brunch Parco - Google Maps Design Festa Vol 61 Continuing the theme of animation and the wider field of art, this art event dates back to 1994 and is considered one of the largest in Asia. For anyone interested in art or animation this is a must see, with around 15,000 artists’ works on display across the two day period across many different genres, age groups, nationalities and professions, there’s surely something that will inspire everyone to nurture their inner artist, or at least appreciate other people’s. Website: https://m.kkday.com/en-us/product/127714?cid=15153 Dates: July 5th - July 6th Time: 10 am - 6 pm Admission: ¥800 Location: Tokyo Big Sight - Google Maps Shitamachi Tanabata Perhaps one of Japan’s most famous myths, Shitamachi Tanabata celebrates the one time a year when the star-crossed lovers Orihime and Hikoboshi can meet upon the Milky Way. Whilst decorations can be seen in the streets for the majority of the week leading up to the festival, on the weekend of the event, there are many performances and even a few parades, as well as the opportunity to write your own wish on a strip of paper and tie it on some bamboo. You just have to hope it doesn’t rain, as it’s said if it does, the magpies that form the bridge in the sky for the deities to cross cannot come and the lovers will have to wait another year. Website: http://shitamachi-tanabata.com/index.html Dates: Early July (around July 7th) Time: 10am - 7pm Admission: Free Location: Kappabashi Street - Google Maps Yurakucho Flea Market Considered Tokyo’s ‘best flea market,’ Yurakucho’s vast sea of stalls is the ideal place to find some great souvenirs. With impressive ceramics, second-hand kimonos and stunning jewellery, the finds at this flea market also make for ideal gifts (if you can bear to part with them!). Located only a short distance from Tokyo Station, you can really take in the vast city as you browse and this market will slip into your itinerary as if it was always meant to be there! Website: https://www2.recycler.jp Dates: July 13th Time: 10am - 4pm Admission: Free Location: Tokyo International Forum - Google Maps Handmade in Japan Festival If you want something a bit more personal or new than the finds at Yurakocho’s flea market but still want something authentic to take home at the end of your trip, then the Handmade In Japan festival is a great place to find some unique keepsakes! Showcasing some of the best craftsmanship in Japan, this festival aims to bring attention to the incredible handiwork of locals with everything from woodwork to live music, textiles to baked goods. I can guarantee you’ll fall in love with at least one of the many stands at this festival. Website: https://hmj-fes.jp Dates: July 19th - 20th Time: 11 am - 7 pm Admission: ¥1,300 (advance sales), ¥1,500 (on the day tickets) Location: Tokyo Big Sight - Google Maps Edogawa Ward Local Goldfish Festival Whether the beautiful fish in Japan have beguiled you, you are looking for something a bit more kid-friendly, or you recently watched the Japanese show Fishbowl Wives and, like me, came away kind of wanting a goldfish of your own, the Edogawa Ward Goldfish Festival is a great summer activity! Celebrating its 54th year and a tradition dating all the way back to the late 1800s, this is a great place to get advice from professional goldfish handlers, admire the vivid colours of the different breeds of fish, or try your hand at ‘goldfish scooping’. Taking place in the stunning Gyosen park, next to the local fishing pond, this is the ideal place to bring a picnic lunch and make a day of admiring nature. Website: https://www.city.edogawa.tokyo.jp/e032/sports/kankomidokoro/kingyo/index.html Dates: July 19th-20th Time: 10 am - 5 pm (Sat); 10 am - 4 pm (Sun) Admission: Free Location: Gyosen Park Sumidagawa Firework Festival In Japan, the summertime is most well-known for its fireworks festivals. With multiple fireworks festivals happening up and down the country in July and August, what better way to experience the festivities than to go to one of the biggest of the season? Lasting over an hour and with an incredible view of Tokyo Skytree in the background, this breathtaking display is sure to put a smile on people’s faces. Website: https://sumidagawa-hanabi.com Dates: July 26th Time: 7 pm - 8:30 pm Admission: Free Location: Taito Riverside Sports Centre - Google Maps Tokyo Honey Festival For those of you with a sweet tooth who aren’t too keen on the idea of an ice cream expo, look no further than the Tokyo honey festival! With an entire 3-day event dedicated to the art of beekeeping and making honey, it’s no wonder this event causes such a buzz! You can even book workshops in advance to learn more about the craft, as well as purchase lots of different products and types of honey! Fancy a floral-infused spread or maybe a sweet honeycomb to snack on? This festival has you covered! Website: https://83m.info/apps/note/2025-honeyfesta/ Dates: July 25th - 27th Time: 2 pm-8 pm (25th), 10 am-5 pm (26th), 10 am-4:30 pm (27th) Admission: Free Location: Ginza - Google Maps Sake Festival If you are a drinks connoisseur, or maybe just need something to wash down all the food from the other festivals, the Tokyo Sake festival is for you! Whilst you can find Japan’s well-known rice wine in just about any restaurant or conbini (convenience store), this festival goes beyond your typical bottle to show off the best of the best in alcohol. There’s no better way to relax on a warm summer’s evening than with good company and a good drink! Website: https://sakefes.com/tokyo28/ Dates: July 26th - July 27th Time: 12 pm - 5:10 pm Admission: ¥3,400 (must reserve in advance) Location: Kamimeguro - Google Maps Chidorigafuchi Moat Lantern Festival Most well-known for its cherry blossoms in the spring, Chidorigafuchi can also be enjoyed in the summertime for picnics, scenic walks, or for the moat lantern festival at the end of the month. Whether you manage to get a boat for yourself or you’re just there to spectate, there’s no better way to close out the month than to sail around the Imperial Palace to the romantic light of 2,000 lanterns and people making wishes at this incredibly picturesque festival. Website: https://visit-chiyoda.tokyo/en/floating.lantern/ Dates: July 30th - 31st Time: 7 pm - 8 pm Admission: Free entry or £51.03 per boat (book in advance) Location: Chidorigafuchi Park - Google Maps And there you have it! As you can see, there’s still plenty to do in the warmer months and plenty of different types of festivals to enjoy throughout July! With lots of food to try, places to shop, and lots of firework displays, hopefully now you can add some of these to your itinerary and find something for the whole family to enjoy over summer vacation. Happy adventuring! Featured Photo Credit: BaLL LunLa Now that we've talked about Tokyo, find out what you can do across Japan this summer with one of our amazing Summer Food Tours!
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[Mount Fuji climbing] The 2025 climbing season has arrived! Climbing Mount Fuji is something you should try at least once in your life! - Japan Travel Guide MATCHA
A bus tour to climb Mt. Fuji that departs easily from Tokyo Shinjuku or Nagoya. You can choose the climbing route from Yoshidaguchi or Fujinomiyaguchi, and a professional climbing guide will accompany you. This is a full-fledged two-day plan that includes accommodation at a mountain hut and allows you to see the sunrise and reach the summit. Support is provided for beginners!