Visit Tokyo

Unlike the Senso-ji Temple, this site is a Shinto shrine. To distinguish them, temples such as Senso-ji belong to the Buddhist faith, while shrines are part of Shinto. Built in 1649, only a few like this one survived the war—making it a rare and Read more

You’re now in the heart of Asakusa, home to Tokyo’s oldest temple, Senso-ji. Unsurprisingly, it’s thanks to this landmark that the neighbourhood is one of the city’s most visited—if not the most visited—for its deep historical roots. A district Read more

There’s just so much to say about Japan! Beyond the country’s religion, monuments, and culture, there’s also a lot to learn on its geography and people. First of all, know that the country covers over 6,850 islands of over 100m² in size. Good Read more

You're walking along the docks of the Sumida River that runs through the heart of Tokyo. Just opposite, you’ll find the amazing Tokyo Skytree—one of the tallest towers in the world. Since its opening in 2012, it’s all everybody talks Read more

You're now walking alongside the Sumida River, passing next to the Tokyo Skytree through the northeast of the capital. It’s 23.5 kilometers long, and is quite important as it even gave its name to one of Tokyo’s 23 districts. The Sumida is the Read more

As you make your way across this bridge that offers a beautiful view of the Tokyo Skytree, let’s pause for a moment and talk about Japanese culture. The first notable difference between Japanese and Western cultures, is the exceptional respect Read more

Sumida Park stretches along both sides of the river it’s named after, offering a peaceful escape by the water among the famous cherry blossoms that bloom each spring. The park even hosts special events to celebrate the arrival of spring— Read more

You’re now standing before the entrance leading to Ushijima Shrine, a Shinto sanctuary believed to have been built in the 9th century. It’s one of the few historic monuments in Tokyo that has survived both the devastating 1923 earthquake and Read more

You cannot leave Japan without getting a glimpse of its rich and fascinating history—one that started thousands of years ago. It is believed that the first people arrived on the archipelago during the Paleolithic era, around 35,000 BC. Since Read more

You’re now standing in front of the Sumida City Office. Tokyo consists of 23 wards, each with its own city hall and all overseen by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. By the way, I highly recommend visiting the Tokyo Metropolitan Read more

You’re now standing at the foot of one of Tokyo’s most unusual landmarks: the Asahi Flame. From down here, it might not seem obvious at first, but the taller one on the right was designed to resemble a beer pint with its frothy head. Inside, Read more

Crossing this bridge is the perfect moment to dive into a quick overview of the many festivals and religious celebrations that take place across Japan each year! An island with history deeply rooted into religion and tradition, it’s only logical for the Read more

Here you are taking in a stunning view of the Tokyo Skytree—though, to be fair, it’s hard to miss since it’s the tallest tower in Japan! You can also spot the iconic buildings of the Asahi beer group, easily recognisable by their beer pint appearance Read more

The gate before you marks the entrance to Sensō-ji—Tokyo’s oldest temple. It was built in the year 942, meaning it has stood through more than eleven centuries of history! Well not really, as the structure before you isn’t the original, since it was Read more

Welcome to Nakamise-dori, one of Japan’s oldest shopping streets. To walk down this vibrant avenue is like stepping straight into the heart of Japanese tradition. In front of you, these 90 stalls are mostly family businesses passed on through Read more

You probably already know this, but if there’s one thing you cannot miss when visiting Tokyo, it’s trying its world-famous cuisine. When you think of Japan, images of skewers, sushi, maki rolls, or ramen naturally come to mind. But if you think Read more