Places of Interest Togoshi-Ginza Togoshi-Ginza (戸越銀座) is a famous Tokyo shopping district (shoten-gai). It is in fact a combination of three separate…
Shrines & Temples Akagi Shrine Kagurazaka was once the playground of Tokyo’s political elite and the role of Akagi Shrine was centered around…
Tokyo Auto Salon The Tokyo Auto Salon is one of the biggest events in the car modification and tune-up world. Held…
September Tokyo Sumo Tournament Six major sumo tournaments (called honbasho) are held during the year—one on each odd month, each taking place…
May Tokyo Sumo Tournament Six major sumo tournaments (called honbasho) are held during the year—one on each odd month, each taking place…
Sensoji Setsubun Bean Tossing Traditionally setsubun (節分) marks the day before the beginning of a new season, but in post-Edo times the…
Ome Daruma Market Daruma are hollow, round, traditional Japanese dolls that are usually weighted at the bottom so no matter which…
Asakusa Samba Carnival Held annually since 1981, the Asakusa Samba Carnival is one of the biggest events on the Tokyo calendar,…
Adachi Fish Market Adachi Fish Market is a wholesale seafood market and was off limits for non-traders, but in mid-2016 the…
Torigoe Shrine Dondo-Yaki Dondo-yaki is the ritual from the Heian era typically held on the 15 January. New year ornaments, amulets, and…
Philippine Festival A celebration of Philippine culture in Tokyo. There are over 30,000 Filipinos living and working in Tokyo, and…
