Shimura Ichirizuka is Tokyo’s hidden time capsule—a tiny milestone marking the old distance from Edo. Once the starting point of Japan’s road network, this modest stone now stands as a nostalgic landmark for history lovers. Walk the cobbled path, read the faded ‘1 ri’ inscription, and imagine horse-drawn carts rolling past. More than a marker, it’s a journey back to Tokyo’s roots—one small step into the past.