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Propreitor Kenichi Anazawa is himself something of a veteran of the backpacker route, and "It is a rare wooden-style house built after the war, making it 54-years-old. " Indeed, the preservation of the ryokan in its original form is deemed more important than catering to the comfort of the guests. Staying in a traditional ryokan would be like staying in a European castle - wonderful atmosphere but at the expense of hotel-style comfort.
However, while the economy has slumped, recycled fashions have risen to a new prominence, as punters seek a cheaper way
Some places to check out include: telephone: +81 (0) 3 3478 5886 address: Shibuya-ku, 3-24-7, Jingumae, Tokyo. According to the informative, international w-guides site, Ray Beams Remodeled "stocks customized secondhand and old clothing. However, unlike many other "recycle" stores, Ray Beams attempts to keep the loud "hippie" chic style away from its products. Instead, simple more neutral designs are made up from a mixture of old and new materials. The result is a more casual and comfortable range of clothing. The knitwear is particularly good and there are still some more eccentric items in the form of hand-painted and sequined T-shirts. There will soon be a range of imported recycle products from LA." The nearest train stops at Meijijingumae Station, and the shop is open from 11am-8pm daily.
telephone: +81 (0) 3 3780 0494 address: 渋谷区神宮前1‐12‐16 和光ビル2F Aフ ロア. A small, non-descript shop on the second floor of a building on the big road linking Shibuya and Harajuku, E-Z is packed with West Coast, recycled clothes -- basketball shirts and faded jeans, etc. Prices range from 1000 yen up.
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