Culture Asakusa Shutter Art Peter Lin Before the crowds show up in Asakusa, a walk along the streets of Nakamise Dori is an interesting experience and allows for viewing..
6 Food Pelican Cafe in Asakusa Peter Lin Pelican Cafe is the restaurant associated with the famous bakery in Asakusa. Breakfast is worth seeking out for the grilled toast..
Culture Asakusa Awa Odori 2026 Late Sep Back in action after a 14 year hiatus, the Asakusa Awa Odori brings traditional dance performances to this popular Tokyo tourist..
Culture Tokyo Jinja Good Luck Tour Guillaume Doré The Tokyo jinja good luck tour will bring you to eight different shrines across Tokyo, doing so, you can collect the shuin of each..
Culture Yushima Cat Festival 2025 Mid Sep - Early Oct The Yushima Cat Festival started in 2015 with the aim of revitalizing this part of Tokyo and bringing some feline-themed fun to..
Culture Samurai Festival at Ueno Park 2026 Late Feb Now in its 5th year, the Samurai Festival at Ueno Park allows attendees to experience Japanese history through samurai culture...
Culture Shitamachi Furusato Bon Odori Festival 2026 Mid Aug The Shitamachi Ueno Furusato Bon Odori Festival started in 2017 as a way for businesses and organizations in the Ueno Okachimachi..
Culture Japan Umeshu Festival in Tokyo 2026 Early Jun If you're a fan of umeshu or you'd like to learn more about it, the National Plum Wine Festival in Tokyo is an event that..