Hidden away in the middle of Tokyo, the Museum of the Imperial Collections, Sannomaru Shozokan, is a serene refuge from the bustle of busy city life. Within walking distance of Tokyo station, the museum is home to various artworks that were previously owned by the Japanese Imperial Family for centuries. This one-of-a-kind museum reopened in […]
Raina Ong Staff Writer,japan-guide.com Ueno in central Tokyo is best known for its vibrant food scene, cherry blossoms in the park and numerous museums. Ueno Station is also one of the transportation hubs in the city served by multiple train lines, including the bullet train, and is a convenient point of access between Narita and […]
STORY: :: TV Tokyo :: An American man is arrested on suspicion of vandalizing Tokyo’s Meiji Shrine :: Tokyo, Japan :: November 14, 2024 :: File :: Police say the 65-year-old used his fingernail to etch letters into a wooden pillar Japan welcomed nearly 27 million visitors through September, a record pace, and their spending […]
The Toyosu Market opened in Tokyo back in October of 2018 as a replacement for the aging wholesale section of the popular Tsukiji Market. Despite incorporating spacious observation platforms into the design – allowing tourists to observe various aspects of operations from the famous tuna auctions to the fruit and vegetable markets – the development […]