Museums The Museum of Imperial Collections Etsuko Yamada I believe the Imperial Palace is one of the most famous places in Japan. Yet, I wonder how many people know that the Imperial ..
Historical The Kanto Fureai no Michi in Tokyo Nathaniel Green Walk along the cultural and natural treasures of Tokyo from Mt. Takao to Mt. Mitake on the Tokyo area part of the Kanto Fureai no..
Historical Asakusa’s Traditional Hagoita Fair Tomoko Kamishima Asakusa is famous for its annual year-end Hagoita (Battledore) Fair held December 17-19. It started in the late 16th century on..
Culture Unique Ema Across Tokyo Kim Bergström Visit a temple or shrine in Japan, and you'll typically see a bunch of ema – wooden plaques which are used to write prayer..
Culture Nakano Broadway Top 10 Picks Vicky Amin From regular collectibles to rare items, find out your favorites before getting inside the labyrinth of anime at Nakano Broadway..
8 Gardens & Parks Mukojima Hyakka-en Garden Manish Prabhune Plum blossoms in late February and early March precede the more mainstream and famous cherry blossom season. Personally I prefer..
Culture Welcome to Odaiba Michael Kaplan Odaiba is a great place for shopping and entertainment about 15 minutes from Shimbashi Station. Be prepared to step int the future!..
Culture Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Tokyo Bunka Kaikan is a renowned concert hall located in Ueno Park, the green heart of Taito Ward. The hall opened in 1961 as a hub for arts and culture..