Five-toed Socks

Five-toed socks in Ueno’s Ameyoko-cho market.web analytics

Ameyoko-cho By Night

Ameyoko-cho

Ueno’s Ameyoko-cho started as a black market for American goods after World War II (hence the Ame in the name). It’s still a very lively, photogenic place to wander through, taking in the exotic foods, the bizarre English on the T-shirts, and colorful characters selling them.web analytics

Ameyoko-cho Vendor

Ameyoko-cho Vendor

“Ash flavored” gourmet mushrooms on sale at Ameyoko-cho in Ueno, Tokyo.web analytics

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