The Senso-ji Temple is dedicated to Asakusa Kannon, the Buddhist god of mercy and happiness. According to legend, two fishermen struck gold and found a statue of the god while fishing on the ...

When it was built in 1955, Asakusa Underground Mall became the third such structure in Japan, and it is now the oldest remaining. The mall is filled with a nostalgic atmosphere, as if you had traveled ...

It is a very popular photography spot where you can shoot photos of cherry blossoms with the Tokyo Skytree. During summer one of Japan's biggest firework festivals is held on the Sumida River. You can ...

Asakusa Menchi serves up juicy, deep-fried pork cutlets near Sensō-ji in Tokyo for a quick, satisfying snack during your Asakusa visit. [Tokyo] Visit Asakusa? You’ll find street food like crispy ...

Not a problem, because Asakusa Sumo Club Annex is here to handle that exact combination of activities. The restaurant is hard to miss, what with its exterior decorated with images of sumo wrestlers, ...

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Nakamise shopping arcade, a popular tourist attraction in Tokyo's Asakusa, is nearing the completion of its first roof replacement since the aftermath of World War II.

Red Bull's driver Yuki Tsunoda talks us through the must-see places in Tokyo ahead of his home race at the Japanese Grand ...

If you've ever dreamed of strolling under a canopy of cherry blossoms, Japan in cherry blossom season is a must. But with ...

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Just to the west of downtown Tokyo lies a gorgeous urban oasis. Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden comprises 144 acres of green space and is unique in that it incorporates three landscaping styles ...

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