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See Another Side of Asakusa! Discover Unique Gifts at These 9 Hidden Shops

Asakusa is one the best spots in Tokyo to experience “old school” Japan. Nakamise Street, the path connecting Kaminarimon Gate to Sensoji-temple, is always flooded with visitors. W...

B:Conte Asakusa: A Kitchen-Equipped Hotel Perfect for Tokyo Sightseeing, Family Trips, and Long Stays

Asakusa is one of Tokyo’s most iconic neighborhoods, packed with history, culture, entertainment, food, and shopping. And in today’s article, our author shares their top hotel pick...

Asakusa Sanja Matsuri (May 15-17, 2026): Experience One of Tokyo's Greatest Festivals

Sanja Matsuri is a 3-day Japanese festival held in late May that attracts over 1.8 million visitors. Held in Tokyo's Asakusa neighborhood, the activities center around popular tour...

ASAKUSA WITH KIDS: WHERE TO EAT?

I recommend pairing this article with my Asakusa with kids blog post – as I also recommend playgrounds near the sightseeing spots and other family-friendly options that we LOVE in...

Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Guide: Exploring Old Tokyo and Discovering True Relaxation

Located near the Sumida River, in the Western side of the Koto ward, Fukagawa is part of the Shitamachi area of Tokyo. Recently, this district around Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station has...

Tokyo Station & Nihonbashi Area: 6 Shops for Timeless Japanese Crafts

The area stretching from around Tokyo Station to Nihonbashi is where centuries-old traditional shops and a new Japanese aesthetic shaped by contemporary sensibilities coexist. In t...

Asahikawa Shopping Guide: Where to Find the Best Souvenirs, Local Food, and Duty-Free Deals

Compared with the Hokkaido cities that are more famous among tourists, such as Sapporo, Hakodate, or Otaru, Asahikawa isn’t commonly chosen as a top destination by overseas travele...

KAPPABASHI (AKA KITCHEN TOWN)

Kappabashi (aka kitchen town) is the place to go and fossick for beautiful crockery and kitchenware.Personally, I like a mixture of old and new pieces – and was delighted to see th...

Hakodate Asaichi Seafood (函館朝市の海鮮)

Some mornings just stay with you. Hakodate Asaichi is one of those places that earns a permanent spot in your memory. The smell of the sea reaches you before the stalls do. Vendors...

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Once you’ve paid your $16 coffee-and-pastry tax, you can linger for hours at this pop-up coffee shop with wifi.

京伝統の風雅な夕涼み　夏の風物詩「鴨川納涼床」始まる