Walking the streets of Tokyo, Japan in February 2020. I show the areas of Akihabara, Asakusa, and Shibuya. Akihabara is known ...

Asakusa lies in the Shitamachi area of Tokyo, which refers to the more traditional ... reputation for pickpocketing (compared to Europe). Japan as a whole is considered to be one of the safest ...

The seasonal calendar heavily influences when to visit Japan’s capital ... becomes choosing which of Tokyo's distinct neighborhoods to explore: Asakusa with its temple complex (Senso-ji temple ...

The oldest religious site in Tokyo is also its most visited ... The Senso-ji Temple is dedicated to Asakusa Kannon, the Buddhist god of mercy and happiness. According to legend, two fishermen ...

Senso-ji temple is an ancient Buddhist temple located in the Asakusa neighborhood of Tokyo. Janu Tokyo: Opened in the swanky Azubudai Hills complex in 2024, Aman’s first Janu hotel in Japan isn ...

From the busy streets of Tokyo to the stunning nature of the countryside, here’s where to go in Japan Credit: Peter Adams/Getty A day of exploring. Rise early (to avoid the crowds) if visiting popular ...

Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood is the most traditional part of the ... But what if you want to further immerse yourself in the classical culture of Japan, partaking of Japanese cuisine and also watching ...

We had both lived previously in Japan, and we knew Tokyo could be buried beneath the ... so the bad luck can blow away. ASAKUSA: A new type of urban design A few weeks later, in a neighborhood ...

The Japan National Tourism Organization says the number of Russian travelers to Japan reached a record high of 18,800 in the ...