All Japan Sumida City Shimousaya

Shimousaya

Founded in 1930, this locally-beloved eatery is quite possibly the only surviving “ration-ticket cafeteria” from the wartime era.

Sumida City, Japan

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The eatery at night.   Fred Cherrygarden / Atlas Obscura User
Retro and cozy.   Fred Cherrygarden / Atlas Obscura User
First check out the sample showcase.   Fred Cherrygarden / Atlas Obscura User
The classic ginger pork teishoku.   Fred Cherrygarden / Atlas Obscura User
Exterior.   Fred Cherrygarden / Atlas Obscura User
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