Tucked between Asakusa and Ueno, Kappabashi is hands down one of the best places to buy souvenirs in Tokyo. Historically the top shopping district for professional chefs and restaurateurs, it has beco

Tucked between Asakusa and Ueno, Kappabashi is hands down one of the best places to buy souvenirs in Tokyo. Historically the top shopping district for professional chefs and restaurateurs, it has become popular among tourists for its huge selection of high-quality, competitively priced cooking items. But what are visitors actually buying? Amongst the endless choices along the 900-meter-long Kappabashi Street, 10 items have emerged as favorites, according to a special feature on Nippon.com. Top 10 souvenirs from Kappabashi There are close to 170 stores on Kappabashi Street, selling thousands upon thousands of products. Here are the most popular picks among international customers:

1. Japanese graters (oroshigane) Copper and stainless-steel

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