Posts by nutcracker

Visit to Edoya, Nihonbashi, Tokyo Edoya, manufacturer of exquisite brushes, is located at the tradition-rich Nihonbashi. Founded in 1718, they're currently operated by the 13th generation owner from the same family. Long considered as...

Quote:Originally Posted by BespokeMakers Spigola Spectator,made from Calf and Hippopotamus. like vintage... Vintage Esquire Magazine Outstanding. Love that double line Norvegese

Quote:Originally Posted by clee1982 only one complain, price! there goes the reason why I would not buy any foreign made shoe while I am in Tokyo, yen got to sink even further to make it worthwhile... Yeah, but it also depends on...

Quote:Originally Posted by Ilovelobbs When it comes to HK; SGP and Bangkok, the missus is staying put - she'll be compensated with some weekend-spa package ;-) ... Currently working on a deal to justify a week travel request to...

Quote:Originally Posted by terrorsquad Nutcracker, thanks for the guide where to get good shoes in Japan; will be heading there and really appreciate it. Nutcrackers contribution on the shoe scene in Japan has been immense; I vote...

Quote:Originally Posted by clee1982 You mean Saks and Fifth maybe, Macy has step up a lot these days (too many Chinese tourists, so they up the ante a bit, basically lots of higher end women's bag), but its shoe department will...

Quote:Originally Posted by Ilovelobbs Japan/Tokyo must be the mecca for all the shoe brands in the world. I don't think any city around the world has such a concentration of brands in one city. You noticed how Crockett & Jones are...

Shoe Shopping in Nihonbashi Nihonbashi has been the commercial center of Tokyo for at least several centuries. This is where the 'old money' lingers. Large financial and retail institutions line the avenue, while upscale eateries are...

Quote:Originally Posted by clee1982 that's about the only good thing come out of it... and your mastery of shoe shining....

Quote:Originally Posted by Fang66 Pencilled into my calendar. It's gonna be a war zone in a hot hot day.....