Gifuya — Local services in Tokyo

Although I didn't grow up in Japan, walking in here made me feel nostalgic for a time and place I'd never experienced. The retro vibe is so strong. I'd actually walked by the location a couple times when it was closed and didn't think anything of it, but the day I walked by and it was open was like stumbling into a time capsule. The staff were friendly. It's a small space, so don't visit if you have luggage or...

I walked by recently and was shocked at this cute store oozing with Showa Era style. Snacks and toys everywhere!! I see myself returning soon the shop owner seems kind. I want to support...

新井薬師駅からすぐのところにあるレトロな駄菓子屋さん。所狭しと商品やが並べられて、とてもフォトジェニックなお店です。

ただ、値付けは高く、高円寺の駄菓子屋さん「かどや」に比べると2倍から３倍です。高円寺では10円で買える駄菓子が20円〜30円だったりするので割り高感があります。

それでも子供たちが行きたがるのは店頭にある10円ゲーム。玉をゴールまで弾くゲームなのですが、うまくゴールまで行くと10円〜100円の札が出てきて、それでお買い物ができるのです。 我が子たちは最後まで玉を進めることができず、ゲームだけで渡した200円を全てつかいこみま...