9 Culture Hibiya Park in Central Tokyo Perri Silverstein Hibiya Park is located right outside Hibiya Station. Lush greenery, koi fish, colorful flowers and many stray cats are found ...
Culture Hikarigaoka Park Ash Hikarigaoka now is an area filled with so much greenery, it seems a world removed from the rest of Tokyo.
Culture Ueno: Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Takako Sakamoto Tokyo Bunka Kaikan is Japan's oldest 'Palace' of music and ballet. In 1961, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government constructed it ...
12 Culture An Afternoon in Meiji Jingu Alexandra Dorovici The Meiji Shrine is one of the most popular shrines in Tokyo, constructed in 1926 and dedicated to the spirits of emperor Mei...
Culture Turning Around at the Watari-um Abi Barber The Watari-um is a contemporary art gallery near Shibuya. The current exhibition, Turning Around, takes a long, hard look at ...
Culture Edo Tokyo Museum Abi Barber Lose yourself for a few hours while you discover life in Edo through beautiful scale models and interesting artefacts.
Culture Old Shimbashi Station Tomoko Kamishima Old Shimbashi Station represents a long-lasting bond between Britain and Japan. Restored building and “0 Mile” marker are sym...
Culture Getting to Know Japan's Oldest Zoo: Ueno Zoo Christopher Harley When you want to go to a zoo in the Tokyo area, your best option is Ueno Zoo. Located in Ueno Park quite close to the station...
Culture Showa Kinen Park in Tokyo Joe Peters Showa Kinen Park was established to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Emperor Showa's reign. A pleasant place to stroll, ch...
Culture Shinagawa’s Tozen-ji Temple Tomoko Kamishima Tozen-ji Temple has kept its refined appearance, in spite of two horrible incidents that occurred 150 years ago.
