The four associations, whose streets form an approximately 3 km-long thoroughfare in Tokyo's Taito Ward, established Tokyo Kokusai-dori Shinko-kai in November, a committee to promote the thoroughfare ...

It’s late morning and steam is rising from water tanks atop the colourful but opaque-windowed “soapland” sex parlours in a ...

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Nakamise shopping arcade, a popular tourist attraction in Tokyo's Asakusa, is nearing the completion of its first roof replacement since the aftermath of World War II.

Detailed information for Culture Experience WASAKE Sake Experience located in the Asakusa area.Taste and compare 50 brands of ...

From sushi spots and flavourful ramen to charcoal-grilled unagi and seafood donburis, more restaurants in the Japanese ...

The Senso-ji Temple is dedicated to Asakusa Kannon, the Buddhist god of mercy and happiness. According to legend, two fishermen struck gold and found a statue of the god while fishing on the ...

Asakusa's stationery great Kakimori is the force behind this ink-only specialist shop that allows you to create your very own colour: choose three basic colours from a range of 16 options, use the ...

In the heart of Asakusa's Kappabashi 'Kitchen Town' district, you'll find this shrine to all things fake food-related. Ganso Shokuhin Sample-ya has been producing plastic replicas for display in ...

From sushi and ramen to tempura and soba, Tokyo has long been famed as nirvana for foodies – a status confirmed by the fact that it’s home to the world’s highest concentration of Michelin ...

Kirakuya Asakusa Store is a recycled kimono store with the concept of ”Enjoying Kimono in a relaxed manner”. This is a recycled kimono store based on the concept of enjoying kimono, a traditional ...

Stop off at Cafe&Meal MUJI, one of the best budget restaurants in Tokyo - SAEKITOMOMI ...