TOKYO, Apr 20 (japan-guide.com) - In this Tokyo Itinerary, we explore what the commercial heart of Tokyo, Nihonbashi, and Japan's first modern department store, Mitsukoshi, have to offer.
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| Apr 20
Nihonbashi | 1-Day Itinerary in the Heart of Tokyo
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