Taken by the side of the Kannon Temple in Asakusa....Photo by Colman Shu Kuen K, USA
Night on the Town: Tokyo Sunset by Richard Fisher ...Photo by Creative Commons
quick cruise to take the cablewayPhoto by Aurelie F, United Kingdom
The first of the autumn colours in late September ...Photo by Robin H, Australia
Wonderland at Lake AshiPhoto by KAVIN SIM, Malaysia
A traditional weddingPhoto by Karen A, Canada
Priests on their way to the Meiji Shinto Shrine.Photo by Tyrone P, Australia
going to the tea cermonyPhoto by DAVID C, USA
A statue next to the temple. One of many beautiful...Photo by RICHARD S
Our boat was pursued by seagulls past Tsukiji Mark...Photo by Esther S, United Kingdom
Beautiful walk along the Bay & tons of people to s...Photo by Mark P, USA
Rainbow Bridge from Tokyo Bay, Japan, at night by ...Photo by Creative Commons
Mt. Fuji in the distance.Photo by Gisela H, USA
Mmmm..... volcano eggs taste no different from nor...Photo by Anna choi lin C, Australia
Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya by Jennifer via Fl...Photo by Creative Commons
View of the sumo ringPhoto by Melanie A, Australia
Great temple!Photo by Thidarat Y, Thailand
5th Station at Mt. Fuji Photo by Shelley J
Absolutely beautiful, we got to level 5, sooooo co...Photo by Gayle W, Australia
Tokyo Night Tour with Japanese DinnerPhoto by Sanjay S
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Tokyo Culture
West meets East. East meets West. For many of us, the notions we have of the East and the Orient are mere stereotyped snapshots gleaned from childhood history classes, Hollywood movies, and maybe ... Continue Reading »
Japanese Cuisine
If the idea of eating sushi turns your head, or if you’re the guy who's hunting down the McDonalds in Tuscany, then perhaps you're also the guy not too keen on the idea of Japanese cuisine. If so ... Continue Reading »
Accommodation in Tokyo
Are you tempted by the idea of staying in a ryokan but are unsure of what to expect? Tokyo offers an array of accommodation options, from capsule hotels to temple lodgings. Here’s our guide to ... Continue Reading »
Best Times for Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo, Kyoto and Nara
Timing is everything if you want to experience Japanese cherry trees in full-bloom. The graceful, pink blossoms only flower for a short time and normally fall to the ground about a week after ... Continue Reading »
Day Trip from Tokyo: Seeing the Cherry Blossoms in Kyoto
Late March and early April are the best times to view cherry blossoms (Sakura) in Japan . While cherry blossoms can be seen all over Japan (including in Tokyo ), Kyoto , with its ancient ... Continue Reading »
Fashion and Fun in Tokyo’s Harajuku District
It’s Sunday in Japan and Harajuku (in central Tokyo ) is the place to be. In a small area just outside Harajuku station and Yoyogi Park a crowd of eccentrically dressed young Japanese is ... Continue Reading »
Get Your Motor Running: The 42nd Tokyo Motor Show
One of the world’s top motor shows takes place for the first time in Odaiba in December 2011. Previously held at Makuhari Messe, a commercial district just outside central Tokyo , this will be the ... Continue Reading »
How to Get Around Tokyo
The best way to get around Tokyo is via the very efficient train and subway system. The train station signage is bewildering at first but can actually be quite simply understood when armed with a ... Continue Reading »
Kabuki Theater in Tokyo
Kabuki is a traditional form of theater that originated in the Edo Period (1603–1867) – a relatively peaceful time in which popular culture flourished. Unlike the older and more refined Japanese ... Continue Reading »
Koyo - Autumn Colors in Tokyo
Spring and autumn are the most popular seasons to visit Japan and to see the country’s natural beauty at its best. Spring is of course cherry blossom season while autumn brings Kōyō (red ... Continue Reading »
Springtime in Tokyo: Top 10 Things to Do
If you’re going to be in Tokyo in the spring then you are in for some treats – 10 treats, to be exact! Below is a list of the top 10 things to do in spring in Tokyo. Editor’s Note: This ... Continue Reading »
Tokyo Sumo Wrestling Tournament
For first time visitors to Tokyo, there are two things I'd recommend that will truly round out your Japan experience. The Sumo Tournament is one of them; even though they have been dogged by ... Continue Reading »
Tokyo’s Oktoberfest in Hibiya
Every year in May Tokyo hosts its own ‘Oktoberfest’ in Hibiya Park. Exactly why it’s held in May we’re not quite sure but the date anomaly does not stop thousands of Japanese and tourists ... Continue Reading »
Top Ten Ways to Experience Traditional Tokyo
1. Food Traditional Japanese food is still very much on the menu in Tokyo . We’re talking miso soup, plain rice, tofu, fish and tempura to name just a few. If you are happy ... Continue Reading »
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