Tokyo – a city overflowing with business, history, and human life.

A microcosm of this can be found in Toranomon, close to Tokyo Tower, a nationally designated tangible cultural heritage site.

Are you a tourist or a resident of Japan?

Whoever you are, experiencing the raw culture of a different country and becoming one with it is one of the true joys of spending time abroad. And if it’s an experience just for you, it will be even more special!

A true Tokyoite (Toranomon native) Nishijima Tatsushi who grew up in this town as part of the Tokyo Tower generation and is the third-generation owner of a long-established eyewear store in business for over 107 years, will create memories with you.

The Tokyoite & Tranomon native,Nishijima Tatsushi

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Meet a True Tokyoite and Master Craftsman

Nishijima Tatsushi, the third-generation owner of Nishijima Optical, a long-established eyeglasses store in Toranomon, Tokyo, which has been in business for over 107 years, is offering a rare opportunity to experience the lifestyle and craftsmanship throug eyeglasses of the Tokyo Tower generation.

Visitors can experience the authentic Japanese culture of merchants and local residents, and get a sense of Tokyo’s history and modern lifestyle.

Historical background of the Tokyo Tower generation

Nishijima Tatsushi was born in 1958, the same year Tokyo Tower was completed, and grew up as part of the “Tokyo Tower generation.when he was little, his parents would often tell him, “Come home when the lights come on at Tokyo Tower.”It was part of lifestyle culture of Tranomon.

A 107-Year-Old Family Business

Nishijima Optical has a 107-year history and has been honing its skills for three generations. Tatsushi has been perfecting his skills in selecting and adjusting eyeglasses for his customers for nearly 40 years.

Experience authentic living culture and craftsmanship

Visitors will have a firsthand feel for the living culture of merchants and local residents, and will have a rare opportunity to experience shopping and craftsmanship in the historic town.