16 Culture Sumida River Promenade in Asakusa Virginia Gonzalez Near the Asakusa Station, there is a nice and quiet promenade by the Sumida River perfect for doing sports, sightseeing and r...
10 Culture Shinagawa Shrine Karin Wu A shrine is usually dedicated to one deity, but one can pray for many different aspects of life here.
9 Culture Tanabata Festival in Asakusa Anonymous Every year on July 7, the Kappabashi-dori street prepares for a special occasion: the Tanabata festival. There are vendors, p...
Culture Nikolai-do Orthodox Cathedral Virginia Gonzalez Nikolai-do, the head of the Orthodox Church in Japan, is located in the Kanda district of Tokyo, near Akihabara.
Nightlife Camp Nou Sports Bar Virginia Gonzalez The "Camp Nou" is a Spanish-styled bar in Kamata, Tokyo, near Zoshiki train station.
Transportation How to Buy Train Tickets in Japan Haruka Saijo Know one of the essential abilities you will need when traveling around Japan
Transportation Tameike-Sannō Station Anonymous The Tameike-Sannō Station is where you go to catch trains running on the Ginza, Chiyoda, Marnouchi, and Namboku lines.
Culture Timeless Tranquility Elysse Hurtado Roughly a 10 minute walk from Itako Station is one of Japan’s oldest Buddhist temples, the venerable (and long-suffering) Cho...
Culture Forest Sanctuary Elysse Hurtado Purportedly established around 600BC by Emperor Jimmu, Kashima Shrine is one of Japan’s most venerated Shinto places of worship.
