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.
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..
14 Traditional The Charms of Asakusa Faye Close Asakusa attracts many tourists and worshippers to its historic buildings and temples every year.