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Niki no Kashi: The candy king of Ueno!
Find the perfect souvenir for everyone back home at Niki no Kashi. Image courtesy of Jorge from Brazil, via Wikimedia Commons ...

japansophy
4 days ago4 min read


Marishiten Tokudaiji Temple: a surprise find in Ameyoko Market
Tokudaiji Marishiten temple is a small, picturesque, gaily painted temple in a very unusual market setting Marishiten Tokudaiji ( 特大寺...

japansophy
Aug 163 min read


Tokyo National Museum: A Journey Through Japan's Artistic Soul
Hello Kitty as a cultural treasure: Tokyo National Museum also stages pop cultural events. Photo by...

japansophy
Aug 165 min read


Ameyoko Shopping Street: Dive into Tokyo's Bustling Bargain Bazaar!
Ameyoko market is a bustling, colourful experience day or night. ...

japansophy
Aug 155 min read


Ueno Toshogu Shrine: a connection to Japan's samurai past
This 400 year-old shrine is dedicated to the memory of Tokugawa Ieyasu, Japan's first Tokugawa shogun Ueno Toshogu Shrine ( 上野東照宮) is a...

japansophy
Aug 154 min read
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