Aoba Oden Street, Shizuoka City

National GeographicSep 25

Sit shoulder to shoulder with Japan’s after-work crowds, soaking up the energy of this time-honoured pub tradition.

best place to try Shizuoka's oden

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Aoba Oden StreetNeighborhoodbest place to try Shizuoka's oden
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Aoba Oden Street