Places of Interest Yokohama Yokohama (横浜) is a vibrant city located 30 minutes south of Tokyo. Its rapid ascent over the past…
Prefecture Tokyo Strictly speaking, Tokyo refers to Tokyo Metropolis, the capital and one of Japan’s 47 prefectures. It is an…
Eat & Drink Yurakucho Sanchoku Inshokugai Literally translating as “Yurakucho Fresh Produce Drinking & Eating Town”, it’s a big name for what is a…
Shrines & Temples Zojoji Temple Zojoji (増上寺) is the the main temple of the Buddhist Jodo sect, with origins that date back to…
Shrines & Temples Yasukuni Shrine The history of Yasukuni Shrine (靖国神社) as a site of enshrinement for the war dead extends all the…
Shrines & Temples Sengakuji Temple Sengakuji Temple (泉岳寺) was built just south of Edo castle (on the grounds of which Tokyo Imperial Palace…
Shrines & Temples Hie Shrine Hie Shrine was established in 1478 by the regional lord, Ota Dokan—best known as the architect of Edo…
Historical Ueno Sakuragi Atari Three restored Showa period houses re-opened as a small commercial initiative with a beer hall and restaurant, olive oil store, and bakery. Very charming little place.
Places of Interest Yanaka Yanaka (谷中) is a located in northern Tokyo and a must if you have come in search of…
Places of Interest Ueno Ueno (上野) is a key transport hub in the heart of old Tokyo. It is popular with both…
