When traveling, visit the small shops

I learned on my first trip to Japan to go into the small shops if you want to find interesting things to purchase.

I was in Tokyo and my hotel faced one of the large, wide city streets.

I got a city map and decided to wander around on my own.

Just off the large street was what looked like an alley. It was wide enough for a single car and was full of tiny shops.

I started going from one to another...