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Treasure-hunting in Shimo-Kitazawa

May 21, 2013 Michelle Anderson
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A day in Shimo-Kitazawa is an exhilirating experience of discovery and delight. Here, a tiny curry place with four tables, there, a shop selling vintage Americana with a specialty in 1950s letter-sweaters. Creativity is rampant, and the Japanese art of presentation is showcased wherever you look. This is where we found tiny perfectly formed Chinese-made scissors, scraps of kimono turned into miniature bijoux, and the best paper goods in the world.

In treasure-hunting Tags tokyo, shimo-kitazawa
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  • black
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