14 Culture Dogen-ji Temple, Akasaka Peter Sidell In the middle of Tokyo's modern Akasaka ARK Hills complex, Dogen-ji is an ancient Buddhist temple, untouched by the developme...
Culture Tokyo's National Treasures - Buildings Sleiman Azizi Tokyo is home to two National Treasure buildings. The Akasaka Palace, built in 1909, is representative of Japan's Meiji-perio...
Culture Six Spirit-Sighting Spots in Tokyo Serena Ogawa Tokyo has a long history. What disgruntled denizens of Old Edo could you meet along these modern streets?
Culture Hie Shrine on a Rainy Day Ekaterina Bespyatova Rainy day visit to the popular Hie Shrine in Tokyo's Akasaka neighborhood.
7 Culture Tokyo Up Close Sleiman Azizi A short photo essay depicting some of the detail found throughout Tokyo. Despite the city's energy, Tokyo offers plenty of mo...
Culture The Ten Shrines of Tokyo Guillaume Doré There are many shrines in Tokyo. The Tokyo Ten Shrine course gives you the chance to see a different side to modern Tokyo.
Culture A Kengo Kuma Tour of Tokyo Kim Kengo Kuma is one of Japan's most well-known architects, and he has designed buildings both here and abroad. In Tokyo alone t...
Culture The Lustrous Colors of Art Deco Kim A special event at the Tokyo Teien Art Museum looks at the colors used in Art Deco design.
Culture Tokyo's Ome City Sleiman Azizi In far northwest Tokyo, Ome City is surrounded by beautiful nature with its Mt. Mitake and Tama River. A retro city courtesy ...
Culture Tokyo Tableware Festival Peter Sidell Held at Tokyo Dome from 4th to 12th February, Tokyo Tableware Festival features over 200 sale stands and displays, selling an...