If you’re in the Akihabara area, a wander through 2k540 Aki-Oka Artisan is worth your time. It’s an artisanal goods market snuggled under the railway tracks between JR Akihabara and JR Okachimachi stations.
Around fifty shops, cafes and workshops are nestled among the lofty white columns that line the space, each offering a unique take on handmade and designer wares.
There’s a shop called Tokyo Noble, dedicated entirely to umbrellas, Glen Clyde Sock Club Tokyo that focuses solely on socks, while Borsa is a purveyor of hand-made leather goods. Toumei offers a collection of colourful resin products, while Nippon Department Store offers a curated collection of traditional art and craft products from across Japan.
2k540 Aki-Oka Artisan is an excellent example of reclaimed urban space and a great place for browsing and shopping for distinctive souvenirs to take home.
Address: Address: 5-9, Ueno, Taitou-ku, Tokyo
Getting there: 4-minute walk from JR Okachimachi Station or 6-minute walk from JR Akihabara Station (Yamanote Line)
Nearby: Maach Ecute
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