Ueno Parkâs history dates back over 140 years, making it one of Japanâs first public parksâa concept borrowed from the west during the Meiji period.
We start our trek at the New National Stadium which will hold both the opening and closing ceremony for the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics and Summer...
Since the area is so large, itâs extremely easy to reach Meguro River. The closest station is Nakameguro Station.
Despite endless cases of mistaken identity, there are some key differences between plum and cherry blossomsâmost notably, smell.
Originally, noren would protect a house from wind, dust, and rain. In the summer months before air-conditioning existed, for instance, you would keep the door open...
This plant-based dining style, along with Zen Buddhism itself, started making its way around Japan in the 12th century, and is still an integral part of...
Loving those red torii gate tunnel images from Kyoto, but just canât get down there? Never fear; Tokyo can deliver.
To everyoneâs delight, a few enterprising Japanese businesses have also hit upon this question and are working hard to bring book and beer cafes into the...
As things close down for a few days over the New Year period, workplaces hold bonenkai, or âyear forgetting partiesââsort of like the good olâ office...
~For those who celebrate Christmas, youâll know food plays a big role in the festive season. Itâs juicy meats, crunchy roast potatoes, veggies, biscuits, yams and...
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