Alley,” but rest assured the only thing you’ll smell along this stretch is smoke from yakitori grills. Omoide’s nickname comes from its origins as an illegal drinking den back in the 1940s, when a lack of restrooms resulted in – well, you can imagine. And the past certainly defines this ; Omoide Yokocho literally translates to “Memory Lane,” and though it was rebuilt in the late 20th century following a fire, it’s managed to preserve an Old Tokyo vibe. Sure, it’s not the most beautiful alley in the city, but that’s why it typifies a retro Japanese feel. Unlike other
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