13 Arts & Crafts Meet Sola by Yoshimi Ana Skara Meet Yoshimi, a young Japanese designer who has a passion for creating small goods from 100% cotton. Yoshimi sells his crafted goods..
Entertainment SIRO-A Presents "That’s ZENtertainment!" 2017 May 29th - Jun 27th 2017 Past Event That's ZENtertainment! is a non-verbal performance by the world-famous performance group SIRO-A, who presents their amazing..
Culture Ozashiki Odori of Asakusa Geisha Kylie Plester Enjoy a free performance of Geisha dancing in Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center.
12 Temples & Shrines Senso-ji Temple at Asakusa Yoshiko Toyama Senso-ji is one of the oldest temples in Tokyo. Since the beginning of the Edo era, many people come here. The New Year's holidays..
Culture A Stroll Down Shitamachi Takane Shoji If you have seen enough of Asakusa, and are beginning to get a little weary of the swarm of people near the temple, it may be time..
8 Temples & Shrines Introduction to Senso-ji Faye Close Sensoji Temple, built in the 7th century, is a Buddhist temple adorned in history and a modern-day Asakusa landmark.
14 Traditional The Charms of Asakusa Faye Close Asakusa attracts many tourists and worshippers to its historic buildings and temples every year.
19 Culture Sparkling Tokyo Hotaru Festival Sher Ying Wee Thousands of high-tech 'fireflies' turn into 'stars in the Milky Way' on the Sumida River for a night at the Tokyo..