Shopping Kimono and Urushi in Nihombashi Sophia Warren Just off the beaten path from the main touristy areas of Nihombashi, Sakura Kimono and Hourindou sell authentic Japanese goods targeted for locals and
Recommended Culture Sanja Matsuri 2026 May 15th - May 17th It draws a very large crowd to the Asakusa area with around 2 million people... local neighbourhoods are carrying their mikoshi (portable shrines) from Asakusa
Culture One Day in Tokyo: Video Tour Sarah Endarastya A walk around Tokyo, visiting the National Art Center Tokyo, Asakusa and Akihabara.
Culture Nakizumo Crying Baby Festival 2026 Late Apr Nakizumo Crying Baby Festival 2019 in Asakusa's Senso-ji, an unusual but popular festival among parents where babies, carried in the arms of sumo wrestlers
Activities Sumo-Wrestling Training Session Jerome Lee Spectators engaging in a sumo-training watching session in the Asakusa district of Tokyo
6 Food Tengoku Cafe Brad Stephens Enjoy hot pancakes and cold drinks with your family and friends at Tengoku Cafe located in Asakusa.
5 Spots for Spring Blooms in Yamanashi Kim Bergström cherry blossom fans - the grounds here are home to an impressive 2000 sakura... and you can see why this spot is a photographer's delight. 3353-1 Arakura
Activities Best Places to See Cherry Blossoms in Japan Joanna Ligon Sumida River in Asakusa, Tokyo Stroll along the scenic Sumida River lined... with sakura trees, or take a boat cruise to enjoy the blossoms from the