Sometimes, the heat and high energy of Accra can be overwhelming. If you need a place that gives a sense of escape, Itoya—a one-of-a-kind Japanese-style chop bar—provides some respite.

On a main street in Tokyo’s posh Ginza district, alongside the glittering storefronts of Tiffany, Bulgari and other luxury brands, the flagship store of stationery retailer Itoya Ltd. tends a ...