Culture “Shokichi” by Mitsuaki Tsuyuki Meg Sing Shokichi is a small workshop store run by Mitsuaki Tsuyuki who makes handcrafted hand puppets in Yanaka. He runs comical puppet..
Culture Netsuke: The Prince Takamado Collection 2019 Apr 16th - Jul 28th 2019 Past Event The Tokyo National Museum in Ueno is hosting a collection of netsuke toggle crafts by the late Prince Takamado. The exhibition runs..
Culture Claude Monet: Journey to Series Paintings 2023-2024 Oct 20th 2023 - Jan 28th 2024 Past Event A special event taking place at the Ueno Royal Museum will explore a number of Monet's works to celebrate the 150th anniversary..
Museums Tokyo Art Museums: an Introduction Peter Sidell Tokyo has a wide range of art museums, and you can find anything to suit your taste, modern or traditional, by Japanese or international..
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..
12 Gardens & Parks Ueno Park Cherry Blossoms Todd Wojnowski Ueno Park (Ueno Koen) is one of Tokyo's most famous spots for viewing the cherry blossoms during the spring sakura season.
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..