10 Best things to do in 浅草 Asakusa, Tokyo

Asakusa 浅草 is home to Tokyo's oldest temple, making it a must-visit in 東京 Tokyo. This area suffered extensive damage during the Tokyo bombings that took place during the Second World War and was rebuilt thereaf...
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Best Spots to See Hydrangea アジサイ in Tokyo

If you ask me, the rainy season is worst in Japan - hot and very humid. It is not the best time for tourists to be in Japan, or even for us locals to go out. Nevertheless, the rainy season has its own unique ch...

3 Reasons to Visit Nezu Jinja 根津神社 This Summer

If there is one place in Tokyo, you need to visit this summer, it has to be Nezu Jinja 根津神社. It sits in Bunkyo, an easy walk from Ueno Park. Nezu Shrine is a stunning Shintō shrine and one of the olde...

3 Best Places to See Tulips in Tokyo

Well cherry blossom season was here and is gone! But it doesn’t mean that there is nothing else to see or do in Tokyo. Japanese spring is not only cherry blossoms, but there are many other kinds of flowers that...
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3 Top Places to See Autumn in Japan

Autumn 秋 is a magical time in Japan. In my opinion, even better than the cherry blossom season. Japan’s parks and forests turn into a sea of red, yellow and brown with the maple and ginkgo trees changing colors...

5 Things to do in Kamakura 鎌倉市 Japan

Kamakura 鎌倉市, just an hour from Tokyo, is one of my favorite places to visit for a day trip. This town was the center of Japanese political life during the 12th and 13th century, and it still retains the charm ...