The oldest religious site in Tokyo is also its most visited ... The Senso-ji Temple is dedicated to Asakusa Kannon, the Buddhist god of mercy and happiness. According to legend, two fishermen ...

Asakusa lies in the Shitamachi area of Tokyo, which refers to the more traditional, working class part of the city. As such, Asakusa can be perceived as the old town of Tokyo. Here, you'll find ...

At the Asakusa View Hotel on October 24, 2004, a gang member shot four yakuza from a rival syndicate — two fatally — after a discussion intensified. At the time of the incident, about members of the ...

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.

Asakusa is often described as the heart and soul of Edo (old Tokyo). As one steps into this district, there's an evident ...

KUKI, Saitama Prefecture--For the first time in 33 years, Tobu Railway Co. will introduce a new Spacia limited express train that connects Tokyo’s Asakusa district with the Nikko-Kinugawa area ...

From taking part in traditions in Asakusa to getting lost in the playground that is Shinjuku, Tokyo is truly unique.

How Tokyo does urbanization rightFor me, the 7-Eleven experience in Tokyo summarizes the intelligence of urban planning and a culture of mutual respect. Why the DOJ is wrong on Amex GBT-CWTI was ...