Enjoy a unique hanami this year with cherry blossom viewing rickshaw rides in Asakusa
If you’ve ever set foot in Tokyo’s Asakusa district chances are that you have crossed paths with a rickshaw or two. They’re pretty hard to…
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Netflix ‘Asakusa Kid’ Pays Tribute to Takeshi Kitano’s Mentor Senzaburo Fukami
Shaun Fernando, for JAPAN Forward “Asakusa Kid,” a Netflix original biographical drama directed by Gekidan Hitori, spotlights the early career of legendary Japanese performer and…
Japanese photographer captures rare shot of Asakusa as a timeless winter wonderland
Asakusa is a very popular tourist spot in Tokyo. It retains many traditional and historical buildings and the ambience of old Japan which is an…
Asakusa cafe takes a trip down nostalgia lane with Taisho Roman crepes and floats
The aesthetic and charm of the Taisho Era (1912-1926) in Japan is often under the name “Taisho Roman” (Taisho Romanticism), with many restaurants and clothing…
Asakusa rickshaw company offers discounted rides for those who have been vaccinated
As the world is starting to go back to the way things used to be, there’s one thing for certain that is tagging along with…
Tokyo Rickshaw will have you swooning over their risqué new promotional video
As one of Tokyo’s most traditional areas, the Jinrikisha, or Rickshaw is a common sight in Asakusa. Across the city, Tourists can be seen sitting…
Surround yourself in Hello Kitty with themed hotel room in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood
Character and anime-themed rooms are a fun way to combine your hobbies and passions with your accommodations when you visit Japan. If you love Hello…
Sensōji Temple’s Kaminarimon Gate Gets a New Giant Lantern
With social distancing measures keeping everyone away from one another, this lockdown is the perfect time for a make-over. What better time to restart than…
We Visit Tokyo’s New Vegan Convenience Store to Vedge Out on Vegan Goodness
Vegans visiting or living in Japan will tell you that mealtimes can pretty tricky! Japanese food almost always contains traces of meat, dairy, eggs, and…
New Tokyo Ninja Bar Replaces Darts With Shuriken And Blowguns
Recently in Japan, businesses have been using the cool aesthetic of ninja to appeal to foreign tourists, perhaps thanks in part to popular anime and…
New Asakusa Sanrio Gift Shop to Feature Gigantic Blinking Hello Kitty as Storefront
There’s plenty of Sanrio shops in Tokyo already, but this one may be a bit harder to miss. The tourist haven of Asakusa, patronised by…
Watch Vintage Footage of Famous Sights in Tokyo from 1915
Numbers of foreign visitors to Japan have been skyrocketing recently and naturally Tokyo is getting a lot of the tourism. With that in mind, it’s…
Astonishing Memo Pads Reveal Intricate Embedded Models The More You Use Them
Updated: February 12th, 2018 You don’t need to be a stationery enthusiast to appreciate this marvel of fine craftsmanship, beauty and utility. With their OMOSHIROI…
Lost in Translation On Your Tokyo Visit? These Student Volunteers Want To Help!
For first-time visitors and even those who are returning a second and third time, negotiating the streets of Tokyo can be a daunting task. There’s…
Hanayashiki: A Trip To Japan’s Oldest Amusement Park
Just a few minutes away from the bustling tourist hub of Senso-ji in Tokyo’s Asakusa, there is a rather different kind of historical attraction to…