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Unique Shop in Asakusa

What kind of shop do you guess it is?

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This shop "Kikyou-ya" sells any furnishings and ornamentation related to restaurant business.
Accounting slips, menu books, coaster etc....
They have run the business in Asakusa area for 60 years.

Let's take a look at what they sell.

It's menu board.
This kind of menu board is familiar with sushi restaurant, isn't it?

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This is the reserved seat notice board.
They have various type of sign board.

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You see this type of flags in Asakusa, don't you?
It is called "NOBORI".
You can recognize what kind of restaurant it is even from far place.

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Do you know the red lantern?
It is called "AKA CHOUCHIN".
It's a classic signboard for the traditional Japanese-style bar.
Don't you think the light of AKA CHOUCHIN has the warmth?

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Are you running a Japanese restaurant?
Do you want to redecorate your room in the Japan style?
It's a good idea to shop here!! It will turn into so "JAPANESE".

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