By Lala Lopez de Leon
Walk with me: Minami-Aoyama May 15, 2022
In Minato-ku, Minami-Aoyama is undoubtedly one of the truly sophisticated areas in Tokyo. Among its many features, Minami-Aoyama is home to the Nezu Museum, which boast a proud collection of oriental and Japanese arts, and the Aoyama-Dori (Aoyama Avenue) that stretches from the subway Aoyama Itchome Station to Omotesando Station, lined with classy shops and luxury car showrooms. There is so much to explore in here, but what is definitely distinctive about Minami-Aoyama is that it is chic while oozing with Japanese culture both traditional and modern. Definitely one of my favorite places in the city! Today, I had to run errands, one of which is to have a set of old, hand-me-down jewelries repaired or reformed, if at all a Japanese goldsmith will agree to do them. An online search led me to a shop located at the backstreets of Minami-Aoyama. You see, along the main street are the usual fashionable shops. But behind them, is where you find the unexpected beauty!
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