Culture Kiyomizu Kannon-do, Ueno Park Sleiman Azizi Kiyomize Kannon-do in Ueno Park was built in 1631. This popular temple features in Utagawa Hiroshige's '100 Famous Views..
Culture Shimogoinden Bridge Sleiman Azizi Shimogoinden Bridge in Nippori is famous for its 'train museum', a look spo where train enthusiasts can watch 2,500 trains..
Culture Ueno and the Bell of Time Sleiman Azizi The Bell of Time in Ueno Park was once part of a series of bell towers located around old Edo to help keep time for the citizens...
Food Cacao Cacophony Scott Brause Craft chocolate is popular worldwide, and the appreciation and love of cacao is reaching new heights in Japan. Here we focus on..
Culture Torigoe Shrine Sleiman Azizi One of Tokyo's oldest Shinto shrine, Torigoe Shrine in Taito City has a history dating back to the beginnings of the Japanese..
Shopping Tokyo National Museum and Isetan Mitsukoshi Gift Co... Rachelle Joy Potente Tokyo National Museum and Mitsukoshi Isetan collaborated to create gifts for the Ochugen gift giving season. The event showcased..
Culture Shitamachi Tanabata Matsuri 2026 Early Jul Stretching from Ueno to Asakusa, Shitamachi Tanabata features countless decorations, dancing, food and streets and live performances...
Transportation Ueno Zoo Monorail Closes Down Sleiman Azizi Nov 1, 2019 After 60 years of service, Ueno Zoo's monorail closed down on Thursday 31st October 2019. A bus service will replace the monorail..