Kappabashi

Man, Kappa-bashi is rad. If you need ANYTHING for your kitchen or restaurant/cafe. You WILL find it here! Even if you don't, the novelty value of this place is quite high. Gaze upon all the strange plastic foods people buy to demonstrate their menu's. There are quite a few good coffee shops in the area too. Kappa-Bashi Coffee is the best in the vicinity (and that's coming from a coffee addict). Sometimes there are festivals on or around the streets of Kappa-bashi, especially in the mid/late summer times. Go to these, the food is to die for (especially the Yaki-Soba). Pretty much what I'm trying to say is. Go to Kappa-bashi, it is cool. Woo!

I love wandering down Kappabashi Street, passing statues of mythical lizard creatures, kitchen shops, and plastic fish. One of the best things here though are the regular events. Usually once a month there is Kappa Day; when the event is taking place (usually at a weekend) the road is closed to vehicles, and small stalls are set up along the road selling gifts and delicious street food. There are live shows from local street performers, or musical acts, and a chance to have your photograph with the street's mascot character!