Located in the Asakusa district, Sensoji is Tokyo’s most famous Buddhist temple, and undoubtedly deserves a spot on the itinerary of any first-time visitor to the city. It’s particularly popular with ...

TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested a 36-year-old Mongolian woman for allegedly stealing a wallet from a ...

The oldest religious site in Tokyo is also its most ... nearly the entire temple was razed). The Senso-ji Temple is dedicated to Asakusa Kannon, the Buddhist god of mercy and happiness.

One of Japan’s most colourful festivals, the Sanja Matsuri is a rowdy mix of religious ritual and wild street party ...

he heads to Asakusa, a serene neighbourhood known for its traditional charm and for being one of Tokyo's main geisha ...

Daikokuya Tempura in Asakusa serves old-school Tokyo tendon with soft, sesame-fried tempura in sweet sauce. Expect a long ...

A special scaled down “mikoshi” portable shrine for children featured for the first time in the 700-year history of the bustling Sanja Matsuri festival in Tokyo’s downtown Asakusa district.

Fuglen is a Scandinavian-style café in Asakusa offering light-roast coffee, Norwegian waffles, and vintage vibes near Tokyo’s ...

Many travelers opt for the Japan Rail (JR) Pass, which offers unlimited travel on most JR trains ... It offers world-class shopping, entertainment and food experiences, making it an exciting first ...

Check out the Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa and the Meiji Shrine ... Compared to the rest of Japan, Tokyo is a fairly flat city. It’s not known for its outdoor activities, but one of the best ...