10 Culture Senju-in Temple in Uguisudani Peter Sidell In the Uguisudani district of Tokyo, Senju-in is a pleasant, leafy Buddhist temple, with some attractive statues and a relaxing..
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.
Culture Karakami Paper Screens Kenny King Hin Choi Karakami is an traditional paper art are widely used on, but not limited to, sliding doors in traditional Japanese houses.
27 Culture Tokyo Walks: Ueno Park Elena Lisina Ueno Koen is a spacious western-style public park in central Tokyo that features some temples and shrines, a pond, and some more..
Culture Collecting Van Gogh Exhibition 2021 Sep 18th - Dec 12th 2021 Past Event A special exhibition at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum will showcase 28 paintings and 20 drawings by Van Gogh from the Kröl..
10 Temples & Shrines Kiyomizu Kannon-do Sher Ying Wee This temple houses the Senju Kannon (Thousand Armed Kannon), and Kosodate Kannon, who is visited by ladies who wish to for chi..
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..
7 Culture Gokoku-in Temple in Ueno Peter Sidell Between the Ueno and Yanaka districts of central Tokyo, Gokoku-in is a Buddhist temple that's part of the 'Yanaka Seven..