Kappabashi-dori

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/kappabashi-dori

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the geographic location?Tokyo, Japan, situated within the Taito Ward, between Ueno and Asakusa
2. What is the primary economic activity?Wholesale and retail of restaurant supplies and kitchenware
3. Where is Kappabashi-dori located in Tokyo?It is located between the historic districts of Ueno and Asakusa, right in the middle of Tokyo.
4. Why is Kappabashi-dori called Kitchen Town?The street became a hub for chefs and restaurants, so it earned the nickname Kitchen Town. It helps chefs get tools, knives, pots, and even pretend food to show menus.

Kappabashi-dori: A specialized commercial street in Tokyo, Japan, renowned as 'Kitchen Town' for its extensive concentration of restaurant supply businesses.
Sampuru: Hyper-realistic, often wax or plastic, food replicas used primarily by Japanese restaurants for menu display and customer enticement.
Restaurant Trade: The collective term for businesses and activities involved in the operation and supply chain of the food service industry, including restaurants, catering, and their vendors.
Crockery: Tableware, especially plates, dishes, cups, and bowls, typically made from ceramic materials.