
The Shitamachi Ueno Furusato Bon Odori Festival started in 2017 as a way for businesses and organizations in the Ueno Okachimachi..
Different floats with people in fascinating costumes on them including people singing or playing various musical instruments. There's..
Back in action after a 14 year hiatus, the Asakusa Awa Odori brings traditional dance performances to this popular Tokyo tourist..
ICHIRAN prides itself on offering the perfect bowl of tonkotsu ramen. Check out their Asakusa store, opening in November 2015.
Pelican Cafe is the restaurant associated with the famous bakery in Asakusa. Breakfast is worth seeking out for the grilled toast..
Soup Stock Tokyo is a chain store with a branch in Ueno Station. If you're transiting through the station, stop by for a taste..
Newly opened in July of 2012, Agora Place Asakusa is a stylish, chic hotel whose modern concepts make it unique in a tired hotel..
The Gate Hotel Kaminarimon offers unrivalled views of the local area and nearby Tokyo Skytree, as well as a comfortably intimate..
With a wooden exterior that would not be remiss in an old Japanese film, the interior of Sawanoya is just as comforting. Visitors..
In this article, I share my experience during a Iaido workshop, offering a fascinating account of a journey into Japanese tradition...
Gyoza Bar Keisuke in Asakusa offers an authentic taste of Japan with its fresh, traditional dumplings. Customers can enjoy various..