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Dengama

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A particularly good boutique specializing in handmade Japanese pottery. The discount racks outside are downright cheap at several hundred yen a pop, but more expensive items on the second floor may run into tens of thousands of yen. Don't miss the trays of wacky decorative chopstick holders.

Address: at the corner of Kappabashi-dori and Asakusa-dori
Website: dengama.jp (opens in a new tab)

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