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 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 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 Ueno Toshogu Shrine Spring Peony Festival 2026 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..
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..
4 Seasonal Snowfall at Asakusa Manish Prabhune Snowfall is unusual in Tokyo compared to northern Japan. This offers unique views of popular tourist spots, Asakusa as pictured..