Historical Ikegami Honmonji in Ota, Tokyo Todd Wojnowski Ikegami Honmonji is an incredibly beautiful Buddhist temple widely spread across the top of a hill in Tokyo's Ota Ward. It contains..
Culture Tokyo Toy Museum Kim Bergström Opened in 2008 in an old elementary school building, the Tokyo Toy Museum spans 3 floors and is home to various interactive toys..
10 Gardens & Parks Shinjuku Gyoen - Cherry Blossoms Susan Tumanon Another popular cherry blossom spot is the Shinjuku Gyoen. The park grounds are spacious and Japanese garden landscapes are beautiful...
7 Culture Ricoh Photo Gallery in Ginza Manish Prabhune For all photography enthusiasts there is a place in Ginza which you should not miss, the Ricoh Photo Gallery in Ginza 4-chome, a..
Culture Taira no Masakado Sleiman Azizi Taira no Masakado was a warrior whose head haunted Japan for centuries. His shrine is located amidst some of the most expensive..
Culture Kita Noh Theatre 4 (1Review) This theater was rebuilt in 1955 as the theater for the Kita-ryu School, a prestigious Noh school that has been active since the Edo period. Before that,..
6 Temples & Shrines Azalea Festival, Nezu Shrine Nicole Bauer Nezu Shrine in Bunkyo-ku is always worth a visit, thanks to its wonderful historical buildings nestled down in the hilly landscape,..
Culture Tokyo Farmers and Kids Festa 2027 Late Feb - Early Mar A two-day farm food festival for children in Hibiya Park, Tokyo. Held on the 10th and 11th of November, the festival aims to teach..