Culture Hello Kitty Exhibition 2024-2025 Nov 1st - Feb 24th To celebrate half a century of all things Hello Kitty, the Tokyo National Museum Hyokeikan is hosting a Hello Kitty Exhibition,..
Activities Sumida River Bridge Sakura Train 2025 Late Mar Tobu Railways are operating a special Sakura Train between Asakusa Station and Tokyo Sky Tree Station every day from March 20th..
Culture Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival 2025 Mid Mar - Early Apr Typically, the Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival is held in Ueno Park from late March to early April. During this celebratory event,..
Culture Asakusa Awa Odori 2025 Late Sep Back in action after a 14 year hiatus, the Asakusa Awa Odori brings traditional dance performances to this popular Tokyo tourist..
Culture Asakusa Shutter Art Peter Lin Before the crowds show up in Asakusa, a walk along the streets of Nakamise Dori is an interesting experience and allows for viewing..
6 Food Pelican Cafe in Asakusa Peter Lin Pelican Cafe is the restaurant associated with the famous bakery in Asakusa. Breakfast is worth seeking out for the grilled toast..
6 Culture Tokyo: the City of a Thousand Faces Alessio Pompeo In this article, I share my experience during a Iaido workshop, offering a fascinating account of a journey into Japanese tradition...