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

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 ...

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

Tokyo, a sprawling metropolis that melds tradition ... For a refreshing change of pace, consider cycling through the city. Areas like Asakusa and the Imperial Palace grounds are bicycle-friendly ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...