When visiting Asakusa, Tokyo, you can't miss Sensoji Temple. There are many highlights, such as the huge Kaminarimon Gate, the multi-story pagoda, and the Nakamise shopping street. Recently, it has also become a great spot to view the Skytree from below...
Chimon
A bronze statue of Matsuo Basho stands on the bank where the Sumida River and Onagi River intersect. Basho once lived on the bank near Mannenbashi Bridge in Fukagawa.
Jun Nambara
Hama Rikyu Gardens is the Hama Palace associated with the Tokugawa Shogunate. It is now a metropolitan garden, but during the Meiji period it served as a detached palace for the Imperial family and was also used for diplomatic purposes. This time, we will introduce the Hama Palace of the Tokugawa Shogunate...
Jun Nambara
In 2009, the Akasaka Palace State Guest House was the first cultural property designated as a national treasure since the Meiji era. State guest houses are diplomatic venues for welcoming state guests and official guests, and in 2016...
Jun Nambara
Shimokitazawa is lined with shops that are appealing to women, including general stores selling high-end goods and secondhand clothing stores. You might find yourself losing track of time while shopping. This...
Instagrammable sweets are always a girl's dream! These cute sweets with lovely toppings are sure to get you likes on Instagram. This time, we'll be introducing some Instagrammable sweets in Harajuku, the epicenter of fashion...
I want to be engrossed in a book all day. I want to doze off while reading. I want to become one with the book and fit into the bookshelf. That last one is a bit of an exaggeration, but it's something that book lovers and readers...
Chimon
In front of JR Mitaka Station was Dazai Osamu's workplace. He would come to Mitaka Station almost every day from his home near Inokashira Park, carrying his lunch, manuscript paper, dictionary, and writing implements wrapped in a furoshiki cloth...
Jun Nambara
Hamburg steaks, omelet rice, croquettes, and other Western dishes are casual yet feel like a feast. This time, we'll introduce some popular Western restaurants in the Ikebukuro area. If you find a restaurant that catches your eye, be sure to check it out...
Tsukiji Market handles a wide variety of seafood and produce from the Kanto region. It is known for its lively daily trading, but the Tsukiji area surrounding the market is also famous for its many famous sushi restaurants.
