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Hyaku-suke

Hyaku-suke Review

This is the last place in Tokyo to carry government-approved skin cleanser made from powdered nightingale droppings. Ladies of the Edo period—especially the geisha—swore by the cleanser. These days this 100-year-old-plus cosmetics shop sells little of the nightingale powder, but its theatrical makeup for Kabuki actors, geisha, and traditional weddings—as well as unique items like seaweed shampoo, camellia oil, and handcrafted combs and cosmetic brushes—makes it a worthy addition to your Asakusa shopping itinerary.

    Contact Information

  • Address: 2-2-14 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo
  • Phone: 03/3841-7058
  • Hours: Wed.-Mon. 11-5
  • Subway: Ginza subway line, Asakusa Station (Exit 6).
  • Location: Tokyo

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