12 Festivals Shirasagi no Mai Glimpse Gloria Ticconi Shiragagi-no-mai, a millennium-old dance in Sensoji Temple in Asakusa
12 Culture Honpo-ji Temple in Ueno Peter Sidell Between Ueno and Asakusa in central Tokyo, Honpo-ji is an intimate little Buddhist temple, with serene statues and some interesting history.
Culture Tokyo Museum Lovers' "Grutt Pass" Kylie Plester Regular admission- 300 yen Asakura Museum of Sculpture- A museum that was... once the residence and studio of the famous sculptor Asakura Fumio who
Culture Sumida Street Jazz Festival 2024 Mid Oct this year's event include Shinji Takeda, Junko Makiyama, and the Asakusa
14 Culture Komyoji Temple in Ueno Peter Sidell Between Tokyo's historic Ueno and Asakusa districts, Komyoji is a centuries-old Buddhist temple, with a peaceful atmosphere and dozens of ancient statues
Culture Omikuji at Senso-ji Temple Cordelia Ding At Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Kannon Temple), Tokyo's oldest temple, in Asakusa you can pick up an omikuji to try your luck.
Culture Shitamachi Tanabata Matsuri 2024 Early Jul Stretching from Ueno to Asakusa, Shitamachi Tanabata features countless decorations, dancing, food and streets and live performances.