Historical Asakusa Shutter Art Peter Lin Before the crowds show up in Asakusa, a walk along the streets of Nakamise Dori is an interesting experience and allows for viewing..
Culture Getting to Know Japan's Oldest Zoo: Ueno Zoo Christopher Harley When you want to go to a zoo in the Tokyo area, your best option is Ueno Zoo. Located in Ueno Park quite close to the station, it..
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.
Festivals Kirameki Art Festival 2024 Feb 10th - 25th 2024 Past Event The Kirameki Art Festival is a multi-venue event taking place at 11 locations throughout Tokyo's Taito Ward and Bunkyo Ward...
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..
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..
Culture National Parks of Japan 2020 Aug 25th - Nov 29th 2020 Past Event Japan's 34 national parks present diverse landscapes, wildlife, and natural environments. The National Parks of Japan: Stories..
Culture Cherry Blossom Viewing at the Tokyo National Museum... Mar 16th - Apr 11th 2021 Past Event A special exhibition taking place at the Tokyo National Museum this spring offers a unique way to celebrate the arrival of sakura..