Culture
The 48th Kagurazaka Matsuri
Kagurazaka, near Iidabashi Tokyo, will be hosting its annual festival from the 24-27th July 2019.
Culture
Asakusa Toro Nagashi
The annual Toro Nagashi festival in Asakusa is held every summer. Originally an act of mourning for the dead, the event now has..
Shopping
Shinjuku Chuo Park Flea Market
Shinjuku Chuo Flea Market is an amateur-only flea market located in Shinjuku Central Park in central Tokyo. The next market will..
Culture
Minato Mirai Bon Odori Dance Festival
The Minato Mirao Bon Odori is held each year in mid-August by the waters of Yokohama Bay in Rinko Park.
Culture
Tokyo's Sumida City
Sumida City in Tokyo is filled with Edo Period history. Famous for its sumo culture, the area also boasts some fantastic museums,..
Culture
Ushijima Shrine
Located by Sumida River, Ushijima Shrine is a Shinto shrine that features a rare wooden miwa torii - a three gated torii - as well..
Culture
Tokyo's Katsushika City
Katsushika City is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo and is famous for its old-fashioned ambience. Temples, shrines, parks and..
Culture
Aoto Peace Park in Katsushika City
Aoto Peace Park in Katsushika, Tokyo, is a small local park distingusihed by its memorial to the 1945 atomic bombings of Hiroshima..
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The Japanese Sword Museum
Elizabeth ScallyThe Japanese Sword Museum is a center for preserving historical weapons and supporting the continuing tradition of turning iron..
Culture
Sugito Town Lantern Festival
Elizabeth ScallyIn early August, Sugito Town in Saitama Prefecture celebrates summer for two evenings with a lantern festival. “The Milky Way ..
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Transportation
Enoden Rail Line
Elena LisinaAfter 8 years, I finally returned to ride the Enoden Line to Hase where I explored the town after hours.
Food
Vegan in Japan? A Resident's Recommendations
Sébastien DuvalRecommendations after 14 years in Japan... Shojin-ryori breakfast at the 3 Mountains of Dewa. Bento and fucha-ryori diner at a Zen..