Ryogoku Kokugikan (両国国技館, Ryōgoku Kokugikan) is an indoor sporting arena that hosts the three sumo tournaments that take place in Tokyo each year (in January, May, and September).
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Ryōgoku Kokugikan, 1 Chome-3-28 Yokoami, Sumida, Tokyo 130-0015 « Google Maps »
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.
Yokohama Chinatown was established by Chinese immigrants the year after the Harris Treaty ended Japan’s 250 years of isolationism and opened up the country to foreign trade. It is the largest Chinatown in Japan with over 600 restaurants and shops. Kuan Ti Miao Temple in the middle of the area has roots dating back to 1862.