Fodor's Expert Review Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street

It used to be that every neighborhood in Tokyo had its own small shopping street, but with the rise of supermarkets and convenience stores in the 1980s, they began to vanish. Thanks to a forward-thinking shopkeepers' and residents' association, Yanaka Ginza not only survived but has flourished. The street is now an interesting mix of shops selling groceries and other goods for locals, as well as sweets, snacks, and crafts.