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Yōkan (a traditional Japanese sweet made of bean paste, agar, and sugar) is a quintessential Japanese wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets), made by solidifying anko (red bean paste) with kanten (agar). Its smooth, dense texture and rectangular shape are iconic. Said to have originated in the Kamakura-Muromachi period (1185-1333), Zen monks created it as a meat substitute using anko and kuzuko…
Conveniently located within walking distance of Tokyo Station is the Nihombashi Takashimaya S.C. (short for shopping center). The facility boasts over 100 shops, including high-end brands and restaurants, making it a popular destination for both locals and many visitors from overseas. In the shopping center’s annex, you’ll find the restaurant “Picoti Picota NIHOMBASHI Takashimaya S.C.” (hereinafter referred to as “Picoti…
Shimbashi, one of Tokyo’s premier business districts, is a food lover’s paradise offering everything from casual izakaya to upscale restaurants. Standing right in front of Shimbashi Station’s Hibiya Exit (SL Square), the New Shimbashi Building is one of the area’s most iconic landmarks, known for its unique and deep-rooted atmosphere that continues to draw people in. Located on the second…