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Asakusa is known for its old town atmosphere and historic Buddhist temples. It’s a fun area to explore and the center of most of the activity is around the centuries-old Asakusa Kannon Temple, or Sensoji. The first thing that you…
Asakusa is one of the most vibrant and culturally-rich districts in Tokyo, Japan. With its iconic Sensoji Temple, noted as the oldest temple built in Eastern Japan; Nakamise Street is lined with traditional souvenir shops and a bustling atmosphere that’s…
If you can’t make the fire boat demonstration at the Tokyo Port Festival this Saturday then why not head over to the Asakusa Yayoi Matsuri (festival) on Sunday, May 25th. Or you could do both! The Edo Shobo Kinen-kai (Edo…
Pagodas first appeared in Japan in the 6th century when Buddhism was introduced in China and India. They can range in height from one to thirteen tiers. On the grounds of the Senso-ji temple in Asakusa you will find a…
June 28, 2008 Summer in Tokyo – Festivals, Fireworks & So Much More Summer in Japan is well known for it’s heat and humidity but it is also time to dust of your yukata (summer kimono) and head out to…
April 24, 2008 On a overcast day in Tokyo it felt as if I had been transported back to the days of Edo. Under a peaceful canopy of greenery and cherry blossoms, magnificent horses and their riders (ite), dressed in…
August 15, 2008 Tour Tokyo on Two Wheels Why not rent a bike and get some exercise while taking in all the great sights that Tokyo has to offer? Next to the train, cycling is the most common way to…
Forbes has put together a list of Japan’s 10 Most Popular Tourist Attractions and a companion slide show with some great images. According to Forbes, “When foreigners go to Japan, Tokyo tops their list of places to see. Seven of…
Visitors to Tokyo tend to do a lot of walking while touring the city. The routine goes something like this, walk to the nearest Tokyo Metro Station, navigate your way to your destination, possibly transiting one or more stations on…
I recently had the privilege and pleasure of interviewing Matthew Firestone, a freelance travel writer who is one of the authors of The Lonely Planet Guide to Japan and the writer of Big in Japan for Gadling. Over the past…
July 4, 2008 World Heritage Sites in Nikko The Shrines and Temples of Nikko, on the list of World Heritage Sites, are located amidst the picturesque mountains of the Tochigi Prefecture. Nikko is a ancient city that dates back to…
Toto Norenkai is an association of shops and businesses that have been in operation in Tokyo, formerly know as Edo, for over 100 years and three generations. In Japanese the single word “Toto” captures the essence of both old Edo…
The place to go if you’ve forgotten your guidebook or want to find out what your guidebook might have missed are the Tokyo Tourist Information Offices. Officially sanctioned and supported by the Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau there are offices…
According to legend, the ground shook and the cherry blossoms bloomed out of season on an October day in 1282 when Nichiren Daishonin, a famous Japanese Buddhist priest, passed from this world. Nichiren Daishonin was the founder of Nichiren Shoshi,…
Located about a quarter or a mile to the west of the Nakamise shopping district in Asakusa you will find Kappabashi Dogugai Street. If you are a fan of kitchenware and gadgets then this is the place for you! There…
Candle lit lanterns floating on the water – it’s a beautiful sight and one that you can take in during the month of July in Tokyo. Toro Nagashi, or “lantern offerings on the water,” is just one ceremony that Buddhists…
The term rickshaw is a western word derived from the Japanese word jinrikisha which can be literally translated as “human-drawn carriage” in English. The much romanticized jinrikisha is a simple cart with large, spoked wheels on either side and an…
April 3, 2008 Asahi Breweries Headquarters Building Located in the Asakusa area and built in 1989 the 22 story Asahi Brewery Headquarters building is said to capture the essence of a sudsy glass of beer. The adjoining Asahi Super Dry…