22 Festivals Shitaya Shrine Festival Sher Ying Wee One of the older shrines that hold early summer processions. If you're in town during an odd time (after sakura season but before..
12 Museums Tokyo's Imperial Palace East Garden Peter Sidell Inside the Imperial Palace's moat, the east garden gives you a both a tranquil green space to relax beside its pond, and a lookout..
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..
6 Traditional Traditional Japanese Shinto Wedding Nicole Bauer Not that Meiji Shrine in Tokyo itself isn't worth a visit, but combining it with a glimpse of a traditional Japanese Shint..
25 Gardens & Parks Shinjuku Gyoen Tokyo on a Rainy Day Elena Lisina Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is a spacious and beautiful garden. It can be enjoyed on any day, even if it rains.
Traditional HiSui Tokyo Elizabeth Wormald HiSui is an authentic way to learn traditional Japanese culture in the center of Tokyo. They offer lessons in swordsmanship, calligraphy,..
Historical Free Classes at Shakaden Reiyukai Connor Lappin Going inside one of Tokyo's best kept secrets. Shakaden Reiyukai is a Buddhist temple doubling as a community center.
Historical Yakatabune Experience in Shinagawa Serena Ogawa Enjoy a pleasure cruise on Tokyo’s beautiful waterfront