Visit Ameyoko Shopping Street in Tokyo! | wifi rental japan

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Ameyoko shopping street is a local indoor-outdoor market between Okachimachi and Ueno Station, which are both along with JR Yamanote Line. It is said that Ameyoko shopping street was originally opened as a black market where American products were sold by people who worked for the occupation forces. There are several stories that why the name of this shopping street became ‘Ame’, since it is arguable that it can mean ‘American’ as well as ‘candy’ in Japanese.

Now Ameyoko shopping street is not a black market anymore. Actually the time when this shopping street was classified as black was only postwar period. This market sells various types of products from food to clothes. You can find candies and chocolates as well, for sure. Since you can visit this market by using JR Yamanote Line, it is also a good idea to visit here after having a look on other places like Shinjuku and Shibuya. In this article, we will look for what we can buy and eat at Ameyoko shopping street. Read More