7 Culture Gokoku-in Temple in Ueno Peter Sidell Between the Ueno and Yanaka districts of central Tokyo, Gokoku-in is a Buddhist temple that's part of the 'Yanaka Seven Divinities'.
Culture “Shokichi” by Mitsuaki Tsuyuki Meg Sing Shokichi is a small workshop store run by Mitsuaki Tsuyuki who makes handcrafted hand puppets in Yanaka.
Culture Discovering Tokyo's Shitamachi Area Kim Bergström Ueno, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0005 Discover the charm of Yanaka... Ginza Another great shitamachi shopping street, Yanaka Ginza is a favorite
Culture Saitama Prefecture's Heritage Homes Elizabeth S Former Tanaka Residence The residence of the industrialist... and politician Tanaka Tokubei is recognized as a nationally important
Culture The Star Festival 2026 Mid May musicians, including DJ Krush, Aoki Takamasa, and Kyoto's own Fumiya Tanaka
Culture Hiragasa Naked Pilgrimage 2027 Friday - Jan 8th procession sets off, passing temples and shrines before concluding at Yasaka
Culture Abare Matsuri 2026 Early Jul Rampage Festival / Fire & Violence Festival Yasaka Shrine (Ushitsu)
Culture Otaru Umeshu Festival 2026 Mid Apr - Early May Each year, Hokkaido's Tanaka Sake Brewing Kikkogura hosts the Otaru Umeshu Festival, which serves as a celebration of this much-loved beverage.