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Culture in Tokyo

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Baishoin Temple

Baishoin Temple

Sleiman Azizi

Baishoin Temple in Nakano is dedicated to the Buddha of Healing. With a bell tower, pagoda, cherry blossoms and an incredible...

Tokyo
Lambassador Festival 2023

Lambassador Festival 2023

Kim

If you are a fan of all things lamb, the one-day Lambassador Festival in Tokyo is something to pop on your calendar. The even...

Tokyo
Asagaya

Asagaya

Tom Roseveare

Asagaya is, it could be said, a curious town. Unlike Koenji and Ogikubo, its neighbors on the Chuo Line, Asagaya's elegant re...

Tokyo
The 47 Ronin: Part 1

The 47 Ronin: Part 1

Sleiman Azizi

A brief introduction to the story of the 47 ronin. A country samurai, Asano Naganori found offence at the constant insults di...

Tokyo