Souvenir of Yanaka Ginza- Original Kanji T-shirt by “ITO manufacturing
I updated this article in January 2025 to incorporate my findings from this research, along with the latest information for 2025.
Another reason for updating the article is the growing interest in tours that allow visitors to enjoy sightseeing spots and Japanese traditional culture. As these tours gain popularity, Magical Trip's tour, which ranked #1 among all tours on Tripadvisor, has been receiving numerous applications.
If you want to experience the retro atmosphere and authentic Japanese charm of Yanaka Ginza, join the "Yanaka Historical Walking Tour in Tokyo's Old Town." A local guide will show you the most recommended spots in the Yanaka area, where historical sites are scattered throughout.
For those who love retro neighborhoods, we also recommend these two tours. Both can be enjoyed in the towns adjacent to Yanaka, and you can fully experience their charm simply by following guides who know these streets inside and out.
・Asakusa Cultural Walk & Matcha Making Tour
・All-You-Can-Drink Bar Hopping Tour in Ueno
We hope you'll have a wonderful time experiencing everything retro towns have to offer by joining a Magical Trip tour!
Introduction
Yanaka Ginza, a place where Tokyo’s retro atmosphere can be felt even now, is one of the best places to buy souvenirs at the end of a Japanese trip. Several eccentric stores are lined up, and it might take you a lot of time to decided what to buy.
In this article, I would like to introduce many interesting T-shirts made by ITO manufacturing. Please check “Top 5 souvenir stores in Yanaka-Ginza” for other popular souvenirs in Yanaka Ginza!
ITO manufacturing
ITO manufacturing is located in Yanaka Ginza, and they sell various original T-shirts. The most popular T-shirts sold is the Kanji T-shirts. Ito adopted Kanji, the letters used in Japan and China, as their T-shirt design. Of course, not only they sell Kanji T-shirts, they also sell pretty T-shirts like one with pictures of cats and pandas on it. At first glance, you might fell no one would where it, but its surrealism calls popularity and many people pick up the T-shirt unintentionally. Regardless of age, everyone can enjoy it.
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The size of the store is not that big, but the products that are displayed to protrude from the store entertain us. Actually the T-shirts made at ITO manufacturing is handmade, and they always invest fresh designs. There is no doubt that making Kanji T-shirts as souvenirs will be pleased. If you want to share memories of going to Japan, T-shirts by ITO manufacturing is definitely the right choice. ITO manufacturing is opening with brightness and happiness today.
Many surreal T-shirts. Not only Kanji T-shirts
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Kanji T-shirts seem to be particularly popular among tourists, but ITO manufacturing also sells cute and funny T-shirts designed with animals and Japanese messages. There are numerous designs and products, so it would be best to choose one that you like.
”ITO manufacturing” Outline
・Representative handling product name
Original T-shirt
・Business hours
12:00～17:00（Saturday, Sunday, Holidays）
・Regular closing day
Tuesday
Access
・Address
3-11-14 Yanaka, Taito-ku, Tokyo, 110-0001
・Phone number
03-6310-8521
・Direction（Subway・Bus）
5 minutes’ walk from Nippori Station on JR Yamanote Line
10 minutes’ walk from Sendagi Station on Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line
・Time required from airports and Tokyo Station
48 minutes from Haneda Airport
45minutes from Narita Airport
18 minutes from Tokyo Station
・Official Site URL
Map
If you are interested in visiting Yanaka, please also see Nostalgic Town Walk Yanaka Tour.
