Traditional

RyuGin

RyuGin in Tokyo Photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/acme/8176106479/"> acme </a>

Michelin star restaurant in Tokyo that blends traditional kaiseki with molecular gastronomy.

Sou-Sou

Jika-Tabi split toe shoes at Sou Sou in Tokyo.  Photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/richardsummers/8469988097/"> Banalities</a>

The place to get your traditional Japanese sock sandals

Oriental Bazaar

Japanese souvenirs at the Oriental Bazaar in Tokyo. Photo by alphacityguides.

Traditional and authentic Japanese souvenirs.

Matsuya

Japanese prints at the Matsuya department store in Tokyo. Photo by alphacityguides.

Luxury department store and art gallery in Ginza.

Lin Heung Tea House

Lin Heung Tea House in Hong Kong. Photo by alphacityguides.

One of the last remaining traditional dim sum tea houses in Chinese.

Square Pie

Square Pie display case at Square Pie in Spitalfields market in London. Photo by alphacityguides.

Spitalfield's Square Pie serves an update on the classic English pie with a side of mash and mushy peas.