101 things to do in Nihonbashi

76. See the world in a different light...

Geography enthusiasts will love this store that specialises in globes of all kinds – spinning ones, light-up ones, cute pink ones, old-fashioned ones, modern ones... You get the picture. Globe Shop Tokyo map and opening hours

77. Feel the healthy kick of fermentation...

Niigata Prefecture's Uonuma is home to some of the finest rice in all of Japan, and also produces pungent but tasty fermented foodstuffs. All these local specialities are available at this dedicated shop. Hakkaisan Sennen Kojiya map and opening hours

78. Dine with geisha...

You'll probably never have another meal quite like this (think authentic cuisine, painstakingly prepared and immaculately presented), so the ¥25,000 for the dinner course is worth it. There are extra charges for a private room and geisha performance, but like we said – once in a lifetime. Hamadaya map and opening hours

79. Drape yourself in a silk kimono...

Chikusen has been dealing in dyed kimonos since 1842 – choose between the formal silk Edo komon (think tea ceremony) and the more casual, lightweight yukata (think fireworks and festivals). Chikusen map and opening hours

80. Eat film-inspired omurice...

Probably the most ordered omurice (rice omelette) at Taimeiken is the tampopo – chicken-fried rice topped with a soft-centred omelette inspired by the 1985 Japanese comedy 'Tampopo'. The movie's pretty good too. Taimeiken map and opening hours

81. Bring back the 'kerchief...

Japanese tenugui have multiple uses and at Chidoriya you'll be hard-pressed to choose from the variety of patterns. A trendy skull tenugui poking out of your suit pocket, perhaps? Chidoriya map and opening hours

82. Eat like royalty...

Dine in style with lacquerware from Yamada Heiando, official purveyor to the Imperial Household Agency for decades. Their ornately decorated boxes, plates and chopstick rests also make for impressive souvenirs. Yamada Heiando map and opening hours

83. Scent your home with zen...

Established in 1705, this store continues the legacy of its innovative ancestors, offering a wide variety of unique, hand-blended incense. Today, Shoyeido is considered the highest quality, most natural incense available in the world. Shoyeido Ningyocho Store map and opening hours

84. Secure your financial fortunes...

This small shrine features a 'lucky' well, said to have the power to double any amount of money washed in it. Tip: try it with some coins first. Koami Shrine map

85. Conquer the 'Ayers Rock' steak...

Revered by the city's carnivore crowd, Okiya's offerings should be experienced by every meat lover out there. The steaks are fortunately not quite as thick as the rock formation they're named after. Make sure to try monja, Tokyo's soul food, while here. Okiya Takumi map and opening hours

86. Wrap gifts in eco-friendly tradition...

Save the trees and present gifts, pack clothes or carry groceries home from the supermarket in a furoshiki – a traditional Japanese wrapping cloth. Karakusaya map and opening hours

87. Try sweet potato as a sweet...

Originally from Kochi Prefecture, this popular imo-kenpi (sweet potato) speciality store offers freshly fried treats that are additive-free and made only from locally produced sweet potatoes and sugar. Nihonbashi Imoya Kinjiro map and opening hours

88. Find the prettiest Japanese fan...

Decorated with motifs from famous ukiyo-e prints, these fans are essential souvenirs. They're not only for show either – Ibasen's been in business for more than 400 years, so there's no questioning the quality. Ibasen map and opening hours

89. Accessorise your tea with animal-print pancakes...

The speciality here is torayaki – tiger-patterned pancakes stuffed with azuki bean paste. They also make stupendous gyokuman, which consist of a chestnut surrounded by five stacked layers of azuki bean paste. Gyokueidou map and opening hours

90. Experience Japanese culture...

Explore traditions such as tea ceremonies and kimono-wearing at various events held at this space and its tea room, Meguri-an. Opening times vary according to events. Kyoraku-tei map and opening hours

91. Lunch on seriously spicy curry...

Benihana is two restaurants in one: the teppanyaki section lets you munch on steak cooked right in front of your eyes, while the Sri Lankan curry served upstairs will surely help you break a sweat. Benihana map and opening hours

92. Revitalise your skin...

Feeling dry? Pamper your skin with Makanai's hand and face creams, made with the finest natural ingredients and sold in stylish white cases. Cosmetics Makanai map and opening hours

93. Take a bow with the locals...

The surrounding houses and parking lot almost obscure this quiet neighbourhood shrine, but it still attracts a steady stream of locals stopping by for a quick prayer. Takarada Ebisu Shrine map and opening hours

94. Catch a state-of-the-art flick...

Nihonbashi's first cinema complex holds an impressive nine screens all featuring the very latest in surround-sound technology. Toho Cinemas Nihonbashi map and opening hours

95. Give your peepers the royal treatment...

Once the official mirror suppliers for the Tokugawa Shogunate, Murata Gankyoho has been specialising in spectacles since 1872 and continues to help the Imperial Household see more clearly. Get your very own bespoke glasses made here. Murata Gankyoho map and opening hours

96. Feast on fugu...

If prepared incorrectly, fugu (pufferfish) meat is lethally poisonous. There's no need to fear for your life here, as expert chefs take every precaution imaginable to bring you an unforgettable dining experience. Kichisei map and opening hours

97. Dine with creatives...

This art and food office complex is fast gaining a reputation as the art and culture epicentre of the area. Check their website for upcoming public events or simply gather inspiration at the restaurant on the second floor. Creative Hub map and opening hours

98. Breathe in aromatic roasted tea...

This tea shop exudes the soothing aroma of 'hoji-cha' roasted tea, and hosts a quaint upstairs café that serves creamy but refreshing tea-flavoured parfaits. Morinoen map and opening hours

99. Pack a meat-picnic dinner...

Luxury meat dealer Nakasei attracts crowds with its take-out ground beef patties – how about an upscale hotel room dinner? Nakasei Sakanaya map and opening hours

100. And shop some more...

Opened in 2010, Coredo Muromachi is slightly smaller than its Nihonbashi sister, but 2014 sees yet more extensions to the brand with the grand opening of Coredo Muromachi 2 and 3. Coredo Muromachi map and opening hours

101. Stroll down a cherry blossom street...

Trees here were re-planted as recently as 2005, so they are still relatively small, however their positioning between Mitsui Honkan and Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi department store affords a striking city scene. Edo Sakura-dori map