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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
Aug 204 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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