famous both as an area of architectural interest and for its nightlife. It is composed of a network of six narrow alleys  connected by even narrower passageways which are just about wide enough for a single person to pass through. Over 200 tiny sh...

Shinto and Buddhism are Japan's two major religions. Shinto is as old as the Japanese culture, while Buddhism was imported from the mainland in the 6th century. Since then, the two religions have been co-existing relatively harmoniously and have e...

Sumida Park  is a public park in Sumida and Taitō, Tokyo, Japan. Cherry blossoms can be seen in spring, and the Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival is held in July. There are about 700 cherry trees in Sumida Park on both sides of the Sumida River, and t...

The oldest Boudist temple of Tokyo. On the premesis there is also a 5 story pagoda situated. The erea is surrounded by little shops, restaurants and a market very popular among the Japanese themselves.

The bussiest pedestirian crossing in the world. Due to a populat shopping area next to the third bussiest metro station in Japan. This multi intersection handels on average 2,5 million people per day, every day, all year round. Don't try to jaywal...

Shinto and Buddhism are Japan's two major religions. Shinto is as old as the Japanese culture, while Buddhism was imported from the mainland in the 6th century. Since then, the two religions have been co-existing relatively harmoniously and have e...

From cutting edge electronics to colorful anime goods, traditional crafts, trendy fashion and branded goods, Tokyo has a shop for practically anything one could ever want to buy - although not necessarily in your desired price range. Tokyo's varie...

From cutting edge electronics to colorful anime goods, traditional crafts, trendy fashion and branded goods, Tokyo has a shop for practically anything one could ever want to buy - although not necessarily in your desired price range. Tokyo's varie...