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Tokyo's Tsukiji Fish Market Has Closed Down, But Its Restaurants are Still Amazing!

Tokyo's Surrounding Areas Other Restaurants

Since the Edo period, the Tsukiji market has been a distribution center for food distribution in Tokyo, and over time it became one of the world's largest wholesale markets for fish products. The original site has been in operation for more than 80 years and has come to be known as "Tokyo’s kitchen". For tourists who come to Tokyo to check out the food scene it is an absolute treasure trove for trying out Japanese cuisine. The original Tsukiji market is divided pretty much into two areas, on-site and off-site. The off-site used to be where buyers came for the fish auctions and which has now moved to Toyosu. The off-site area is where you can find gourmet restaurants and over 400 over-the-counter shops and stalls. The fish auctions may have gone, but there is still plenty to see, and eat, around Tsukiji Most of the stores are still open as usual, and the crowds have barely gone down as there is still fresh and delicious food. So today, LIVE JAPAN is going to introduce 10 spots which can’t be missed when visiting this famous area. If you don’t come here to eat when you visit, then you will always regret it!

Visit Nikko, Japan’s Incredible Scenic Wonderland and Gateway to Nikko National Park

Nikko Forests & Mountains Sponsor Content
Why Shinjuku Station Is A Perfect Shopping Destination: All Your Travel Needs Can Be Bought Without Leaving the Station!

Shinjuku Gift Shops Sponsor Content
3 Top Tips for Every Traveler All You Need to Tour Japan with Peace of Mind

Narita Airport Sponsor Content
These 8 Waterfalls Will Leave You Breathless (And They're Near the Biggest City in Japan)

Tokyo's Surrounding Areas Rivers, Lakes & Canyons
Shortest Route to the Top of Mt. Fuji: Fujinomiya Trail Ultimate Guide

Tokyo's Surrounding Areas
3 All-You-Can-Eat Tokyo Restaurants for the Hungry: Sushi, Meat and Sukiyaki!

Akihabara Sushi
Breakfast With Godzilla?! 6 Crazy Tokyo Breakfast Spots to Take Your Mind Off Things

Shinjuku Western-style Food
Our Korean VS. Japanese Editors Face Off Over Tokyo's Crazy 'Curry Soups' - But Could They Face the Fire?

Shinjuku Curry
Simple Onsen Beauty Tricks Anyone Can Try at the Hot Spring - Recommended by a Japanese Beauty Researcher!

Tokyo Station Hot Springs (Onsen) & Bath Houses (Sento)

Christmas Colors: 5 Popular Winter Illuminations in Yokohama's Minato Mirai district (2019 Edition)

Yokohama Winter

Yokohama's Minato Mirai area is a popular date spot. Cherry blossoms in spring, Pokemon events in summer, and autumn leaves in autumn are the hot spots. But in winter, Minato Mirai is home to a glittering variety of light festivals taking place from Christmas to New Year's Eve. Here we will introduce you to five popular illumination spots you should not miss in Yokohama Minato Mirai Area.

Asakusa Tokyo: Top 15 Recommended Souvenirs in this Christmas Shopping Paradise!

Asakusa Gift Shops
Tokyo's 9 Best Winter Events in December 2019: Chilly Winter, Shiny Holidays!

Roppongi Winter
Great Food With a View: Top 4 Restaurants You Won't Forget in Omotesando, Tokyo

Shibuya Other Sightseeing
Best Ramen in Tokyo: Tokyo’s 14 Must-Try Ramen Restaurants For 2020

Shibuya Ramen
Tokyo Trends: This Ginza Shop Specializing in Banana Juice is Huge on Social Media Now!

Ginza Other Restaurants
What Japanese Really Get At The Supermarket: Japan’s Top 10 Quirky Local Drinks!

Shibuya Grocery Stores

(Video) OFF-KAi!!: An Akihabara Hair Salon for Anime Fans

Akihabara Other Health and Beauty

Have you ever watched anime and wished that you could rock a style as colorful and wild as the characters in Japanese animation? Your chance has arrived! Located in Akihabara, the heart of Japan’s otaku subculture, is a unique hair salon like none other in the world: OFF-KAi!! a hair salon that transforms customers into their favorite anime, manga, or game characters! LIVE JAPAN took a visit to see what it’s all about and to try out their services!

[MOVIE] DRUM TAO’S MANGEKYO – a Kaleidoscope of Taiko Drums

Shinagawa Shows
Inside Japan's Maid Cafés: Our Unique Experience at Classic Maid Café Mai:lish! (Video)

Akihabara Other Cafes and Sweets
Learn the Art of Flower Arrangement at Ohara School of Ikebana

Harajuku Other Traditional Arts
[MOVIE] Achieve Your Cosplay Dreams at Cosplay Studio Crown!

Akihabara Culture Experience
Stringraphy at Studio EVE: A Striking and Unique Musical Experience

Shibuya Other Contemporary Arts
Kurayami Gohan – Experiencing the Dinner in the Dark

Asakusa Culture Experience

How to Choose Your 2020 Tokyo Hotel: Top 5 Neighborhoods Recommended by International Residents

Shimokitazawa Other Townscapes

In the great, widespread concrete jungle of Tokyo, it can be overwhelming for first-time visitors to choose an area or neighborhood to stay in. Here, 5 expats give insight into their recommendations for your accommodations and tell you about the quirks of the neighborhoods they chose to share.

Kamakura Day Trip: Top 6 Popular Spots Along the Shonan Coast!

Kamakura Other Sightseeing
Day Trip Around Nikko! Get the Most out of Nikko's Famous Sightseeing Spots and World Heritage Site on the Hato Bus!

Nikko Cultural Heritage Sites
Tokyo Station’s Souvenir Sales Ranking – Most Popular Items Under $10!

Tokyo Station Other Shopping
Crazy Cheap But Crazy Quality! Top 6 Budget-Priced Items at Tokyo's Ainz & Tulpe

Shinjuku Pharmacies
Snacking Around Nikko's Toshogu Shrine: 4 Must-Try Shops Near Japan's World Heritage Site!

Nikko Udon & Soba
Tokyo Hotels for Every Budget: 4 of Our Top Picks for Hotels in the Ueno Area - Sorted by Traveler Category!

Ueno Hotels

How do They do it?! Japanese Fashion and Makeup Trends That Surprised Foreign Visitors!

Tokyo Station

Different countries have different societal customs and norms, but to people from other countries, but just how do attitudes towards appearances differ in Japan? We interviewed some foreign visitors and asked them which aspect of Japanese women's fashion and aesthetic sense left the strongest impression on them. (The comments below are from the interviews, and are the opinions of those being interviewed only)

6 Surprisingly Cheap Things in Japan

Tokyo Station
How is This Station So Hard to Exit?! Mastering Tokyo Ueno Station to See the Sights

Ueno
Even Japanese People Don’t Know That?! 11 Secrets About Mt. Fuji, the Symbol of Japan

Mt. Fuji Forests & Mountains
Meals, Manners & More: Your Ultimate Guide to Eating in Japan!

Ginza Other Japanese Food
Love in Modern Japan: Changing Faces of Japanese Love Hotels

Ikebukuro Other Accommodations
Kamakura Day Trip Ideas: Trainspotting and traveling along the quaint Enoden Railway!

Kamakura Other Townscapes

Japan Doesn't Have to be Expensive! How to Budget for a Family Trip to Japan (& Tips From Travelers)

Tokyo Station Other Sightseeing

People think of Japan as expensive, but that need not be the case. While the average expenditure per person in the April-June period of 2019 was 242,437 yen for French travelers, guests from the Philippines spent as little as 119,187 yen (according to www.mlit.go.jp). Let’s have a look at how much is really needed to visit Tokyo, and how you can limit expenditure to save money for your return trip (trust us, you’ll definitely want to return). Main image credit: Shutterstock / NadyaEugene