If ever you are in Asakusa, Waentei Kikko restaurant is well worth looking up. The food is great, the restaurant is traditional and superb as well as in a great location AND there is live tsugaru shamisen whilst you eat.
My wife and I had a great time there and I would really recommend it to anyone. Here is a URI: http://www.waentei-kikko.com
Man, wish you were coming in June for ShamiCamp!! You could be the full Bermuda representation !!