Kappabashi-dori Kitchenware Street ★ 4.7
Kappabashi-dori in Tokyo's Asakusa is the 800-metre Kitchenware Town with 170 specialist shops. Carbon knives, ceramic ware, lacquer and sample food.
Tip: Tsubaya and Kamata are the canonical knife shops; both offer English-friendly service. Closed Sundays.