Culture Eko-in Temple, Ryogoku Sam Hardwick The Eko-in Temple hidden in Ryogoku is full of history relating to sumo wrestling. Visit and pay respect to those buried here...
Food Gyoza no Ohsho Edward Yagisawa Enjoy gyoza dumplings and other delicious Chinese foods for low prices at Gyoza no Ohsho in Ikebukuro.
6 Food Taste and Sense Peter Sidell Near Shibuya in Tokyo's trendy Naka-Meguro district, Taste and Sense is a friendly, relaxed cafe with a range of coffees, tea...
Culture Sato Sakura Museum Tokyo Peter Sidell In Tokyo's trendy Naka-Meguro district, the Sato Sakura Museum holds exhibitions of contemporary art and paintings in traditi...
Culture Yayoi and Takehisa Museums Peter Sidell In central Tokyo, the Yayoi and Takehisa Museums are dedicated to two Japanese artists of the 1910s and 1920s.
8 Okusawa Shrine Livvy Boote Okusawa Shrine is a beautiful shrine in Tokyo's Jiyugaoka district, a lovely bit of shade and peace in the summer heat.
Culture Ueno Park Part 2 Gonzague Gay-Bouchery The second part of my trip to Ueno Park, exploring Toshogu Shrine, Ueno Park Pagoda, Bentendo Hall Temple and the Shinobazu Pond
10 Sanja & Mitake Shrines Jasper Wilkins Sanja & Mitake Shrines are located in Ikebukuro and a 10 minute walk from the station, offering a peaceful escape from the bu...
15 Peaceful Serigaya Park Cathy Cawood Serigaya Park in Machida is a really beautiful park with fun water play areas for kids, koi ponds and an abundance of trees a...