Must Eat Japanese Street Food at Ameyoko Market in Ueno, Tokyo

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Along the busy railway tracks passing between Ueno Station and Okachimachi Station lies the former black market of Tokyo, known as Ameya Yokocho or “Ameyoko.” Following World War II, Tokyo residents could come to Ameyoko to buy fresh produce and American goods.

Ameyoko was a popular spot for candy stores and the name "Ameya Yokocho" is supposedly a nod to those roots, directly translating to "candy store alley." The “Ame” in “Ameyoko” is also said to refer to “America,” as the market was founded in the days of the U.S. occupation. Today, military surplus stores can still be seen here.

But nowadays, the main reason people come to Ameyoko is for bargains! One Ameyoko tradition that draws crowds is called “tataki-uri” or “slap sale.” The vendor fills a bag with snacks and sweets, to be given away for a steeply discounted 1000 yen!

You can also fill up for cheap at izakaya and street food stalls -- our mission for the day. And while there are many authentic Japanese street food stalls here, there’s also a diverse range of international cuisines represented, like Chinese, Korean, Thai, and Middle Eastern. With over 400 shops selling street food, seafood, snacks, clothing, and more, we have a lot of ground to cover.

Featured Foods:
1- 1000 yen candy “tataki-uri” slap sale
2- Potato cheese dog
3- A5 wagyu beef menchi katsu
4- Yaki shoronpo
5- Sashimi and Japanese sake
6- Matcha kakigori

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🎬CREDITS:
HOST » Shizuka Anderson
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY » David Woo
VIDEO EDITOR » Ricky Gauchan
PRODUCER » Serkan Toso
FIXER » Rika Hoffman