Activities Things To Do in Asakusa Veronica Carnevale Asakusa is known for its old time atmosphere with a culture steeped in local tradition and history. The lively district is distant..
Activities Sumida River Bridge Sakura Train Mar 20th - Mar 31st Tobu Railways are operating a special Sakura Train between Asakusa Station and Tokyo Sky Tree Station every day from March 20th..
Activities Ueno Toshogu Shrine Spring Peony Festival Early Apr - Early May Running now for over 40 years, the annual Ueno Toshogu Shrine Spring Peony Festival celebrates the color and beauty of these lovely..
11 Outdoors Autumn in Ueno Park Peter Sidell Ueno Park in Tokyo takes on a whole new life every autumn, as the peaceful green of the leaves turns to a jamboree of vibrant reds,..
Activities Kamata Hakensha Knife Shop Featured Kamata Hakensha knife shop is a real family business, with a history dating back four generations. There are currently two generations..
Activities Tennoji Temple, Taito-ku Michael Kaplan Tennoji is a great temple in the Yanaka area of Tokyo with a long and interesting history and a beautiful bronze Buddha statue
Activities Sumida Park Cherry Blossom Festival Manish Prabhune Sumida Park, river side blossoms and night-time illumination near Asakusa. Wonderful, wonderful cherry blossom season!
Activities Cycling along the Sumida Suwannee Payne Cycle touring gives you the opportunity to see and feel the place, its people and all the surroundings. My tour along the Sumida..