Due to the firestorm that tore through the eastern side of Tokyo after the great Tokyo earthquake in 1923, thousands…
In the traditional area of Asakusa in Tokyo, about 20 minutes from the famous Sensoji temple, you can reach the…
The Yasukuni shrine is considered one of the most important shrines in Japan. It is also a controversial shrine because…
Are you unlucky in the area of love? Then you should consider a visit to the Tokyo Daijingu Shrine. This…
The National Showa Memorial Museum in Tokyo offers the opportunity to observe firsthand how the common citizen lived in Japan…
In Tokyo you can find endless wonderful places of historical and current nature. One of them is Ueno Park, famous…
Nezu shrine from 1705 has the oldest surviving Shinto shrine building in Tokyo. Having survived the war, it is considered…
Near the areas of Shibuya and Harajuku is the famous Meiji Jingu, where the souls of Emperor Meiji and his…
In the heart of the Japanese sumo wrestling city of Ryogoku is the acclaimed Edo-Tokyo Museum, where you can learn…
The Shinjuku Gyoen National Park is a large green area with beautiful landscapes that provide a sense of tranquility. A…
Oedo Onsen Monogatari in Odaiba has closed its doors permanently in 2021. Please check out Oedo Onsen Monogatari Urayasu Mangekyo…
This former family temple of the Tokugawa clan is a must-see if you are in the area. There is an…
The Ueno Park in Tokyo has many temples and museums, and it is one of the most famous places to…
In 2018, the fish market and the wholesale markets moved from Tsukiji to Toyosu. Some of the restaurants and shops…
Japanese ceramics and lacquerware are very popular household goods throughout the world. Find out more about these wonderful crafts from…
It was in the 14th century that Ikebana arose in Japan when people started arranging the flowers that they offer…
The Tokyo National Museum was established in 1872 and is the oldest and largest museum in Japan. The Museum collects…
Are you looking for a short pilgrimage to insert some more luck into your life? In Ota City near Tokyo,…
Mikazukimura is a historical theme park located in Yabuzuka-machi, Ota city of Gunma prefecture. In this park, you can feel…
If you are interested in Japanese history and off the beaten track locations, the Kanayama Castle Ruins are a good…