14 Culture Dogen-ji Temple, Akasaka Peter Sidell In the middle of Tokyo's modern Akasaka ARK Hills complex, Dogen-ji is an ancient Buddhist temple, untouched by the development..
Culture Yoyogi Broadway Festival 2023 Oct 20th - 22nd 2023 Past Event The Yoyogi Broadway Festival is an autumnal event that has a schedule packed with family-friendly activities by day, plus performances..
Culture Kiyosumi Tei-en Garden Peter Sidell Kiyosumi Tei-en is a beautiful traditional stroll-garden just minutes from central Tokyo, its large pond and lush greenery creating..
8 Culture Tokyo Sumo Grand Tournament Gloria Ticconi Three times a year, Japan's national sport takes the spotlight in the capital, during the Sumo Grand Tournament at the Ryogoku..
13 Temples & Shrines Multiple Ema at Meiji Jingu Odilia Sindy Okinawati See ema wooden plaques written not only in Japanese, but also in various foreign languages.
Culture Yasukuni's 'Soul-Comforting' Spring Victoria Vlisides Soul-Comforting Spring or Irei no Izumi at Yaskuni Shrine in Tokyo is a symbolic tribute to soldiers who died at war
Culture Nitta-jinja Shrine Japan Travel The quiet grounds of Nitta-jinja Shrine belie a long and colorful history. The shrine dates back over 650 years to the Namboku Period..
14 Traditional The Charms of Asakusa Faye Close Asakusa attracts many tourists and worshippers to its historic buildings and temples every year.