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Eating Your Way Through Ueno’s Ameyoko—Best Street Foods

Ueno Nikuman

Ameya Yokocho, almost always referred to simply as “Ameyoko”, is found in one of the most popular tourist destinations in Tokyo—Ueno! While Ueno may be best known for its famous Ueno Cultural Park and incredible museums, Ueno has its very own famous market street as well. It’s an area full of many different kinds of shops and spans 400 meters from Ueno station to Okachimachi station, which happens to be a neighboring station on the Yamanote Line. Although only a short 400 meters long, Ameyoko boasts around 400 shops! This concentration of shops in one area also brings a massive crowd of roughly 500,000 people preparing for New Year’s during the last days of the year (from December 29th to 31st). Ameyoko is full of great places to shop, fun things to look at, and the best part—amazing foods! This open-air market is known by many Japanese people as a good place to not only shop for inexpensive things, but also to “tabearuki”, or eat around. This means that many will go to Ameyoko just to eat several different food items! With many shops selling smaller portions of different foods, it’s possible to try countless different treats while you’re there! In this article we’re going to introduce you to some of the best places to go for eating your way around Ameyoko like a pro.

Brand-Name Luxury at Bargain Prices?! Why Japan is the Best Place to Buy Quality Watches!

Must-See Sponsor Content
Take Me Out to the Ball Game – Japanese Style! Catching a Baseball Game During Your Tokyo Visit

Must-See Sponsor Content
Enjoying Shonan Style - Strolling along Kamakura's Beaches & Nearby Temples!

Kamakura Other Townscapes
10 Shrines to Visit in Tokyo

Asakusa Shrines
Hop On the Sky Bus and Explore Tokyo From Up Above!

Tokyo Station Adventure Activities
[Movie] Moss Phlox at Hitsujiyama Park: The Stunning Beauty of Shibazakura! [2018]

Saitama Suburbs Spring
Spectacular Snaps! Top Spots to See Tokyo's Skyline

Odaiba Other Sightseeing
5 Places in Tokyo to Get Your American Food Fix

Shibuya Fast Food Restaurants

An Inside Look at the Newest and Biggest Pokémon Center with First Official Pokémon Café!

Tokyo Station Pop Culture

As some may know, the biggest Pokémon Center in all of Japan has opened this spring in the Takashimaya department store in Nihonbashi, a very Japanese neighborhood and historical center of Tokyo. The enormous Pokémon Center DX’s location is very convenient with it being located just a short walk from Tokyo station. Even better, it also holds nearly any Pokémon item you can imagine and uses some cutting-edge technology that everyone can enjoy! Pokémon is inarguably one of the most followed and renowned series in Japan—and the world! With fans in many age groups, this makes the Pokémon Center DX a great stop for almost everyone. Join us for a sneak peek inside!

Take A Look At Japan’s Top 10 Supermarket Snacks!

Grocery Stores
Reliving the Massive Anime Success: Let’s Go on a 'Your Name' Pilgrimage around Tokyo!

Shinjuku Anime
Japan’s Capsule Toys: the Gashapon Saga of Fun, Surprise, and Constant Evolution!

Tokyo Station
Cherry Blossoms FAQ - The Ultimate Guide to Sakura Trees!

Spring
Over 4,000,000 Units Sold! The 8 Top-Selling Capsule Toys From Takara Tomy
5 Bubble Tea Shops in Tokyo: An Explosion of Flavors to Please the Palate

Harajuku Other Cafes and Sweets

[Movie] Love It or Hate It: How to Eat Japan's Infamous 'Natto'!

Other Japanese Food

You’ve heard of Japan’s most notorious superfood, a dish as polarizing as it is stinky: nattō. Objectively speaking, nattō simply is soybeans fermented with a special variety of the Bacillus subtilis bacteria and known for its unique smell and sticky, gooey texture. “Do you actually eat this?!” is a common reaction of people who are first presented with a bowl of nattō. Don’t dismiss the smelly beans so quickly, though! This traditional Japanese superfood has high nutritional value, said to protect against strokes and cardiac infarcts, and is known for helping with both diets and stress relief. It goes great with rice and is incredibly cheap, two reasons why so many Japanese are utterly in love with nattō. But where does it come from? Join us on a smelly, sticky adventure to discover all about Japan’s most mysterious soul food!

10 Things You Must Do In Yokohama

Yokohama Other Sightseeing
[MOVIE] Gundam and Creative Diversity: How Studio Sunrise Helped to Shape Anime as We Know It

Anime
Blooming Ambassadors - The Heartwarming History Behind 'Sunlight' Sakura

Spring
Where to Go to See Flowers in Japan during Any Season

Other Nature
10 Surprising and Cool Things You Didn’t Know About Tokyo
The Top 10 Original Japanese Drinks

The Top 9 Things to Do in Odaiba (Daiba), Tokyo

Odaiba Downtown

Odaiba, also called ‘Daiba’ for short, has become increasingly popular with foreign tourists. Originally built from reclaimed land in defense of Tokyo (then called Edo) in 1853, it has become a hotspot for both young people and those young at heart. There is shopping, a ferris wheel, otaku meccas, onsen and beautiful views--something for everyone to enjoy. In this article, we will take you through the top ９ things to do in Odaiba to help you make the most out of your visit. From a visit to the symbolic Fuji TV station and character spots to a relaxing bay cruise, experience the best of Odaiba in one day... or more... whichever suits your fancy!

Exploring Tokyo: 3 Must-Visit Spots around Tokyo Station

Tokyo Station
5 Major Outlet Malls In and Around Tokyo

Chiba Suburbs Outlet Malls
Ueno’s Ameyoko – Tokyo’s Charismatic Shopping Paradise of Amazing Deals

Ueno Pharmacies
When NOT to Visit Japan (And When to Go Instead!)

Other Sightseeing
Sweet Delights: Tokyo’s Top 5 All-You-Can-Eat Dessert Buffets

Shinjuku Other Cafes and Sweets
10 Major Cities in Japan: Which One Should You Visit?

Downtown

7 Tips on Shopping for Clothes in Japan

Department Stores

Tokyo is one of the world’s biggest fashion hubs, with new trends emerging on the streets of Harajuku and Shibuya constantly. So, if you are a fashionista, you are in luck. Whether you like the frilly skirts of kawaii culture or are more into the Shibuya 109 style, you can find plenty of one-of-a-kind items in Japan. Before you hit the shops, you need to know that shopping for clothes is a bit different here in Japan. But don’t worry—we’re here to help! Here are 7 tips and insights to shop for clothing in Japan.

[MOVIE] Learn, Make, and Eat with the Tokyo Sushi-Making Class!

Shibamata / Kita-Senju / Kameari Culture Experience

The LIVE JAPAN team recently had the chance to participate in a sushi making experience! During this small group lesson offered by Tokyo Sushi-Making Tour, we learned the history and customs surrounding Japan’s world-famous raw fish and rice cuisine, before rolling up our sleeves and making real sushi for ourselves! Best of all, we could eat all the sushi we made–and there was plenty!