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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 ...

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Aug 20, 20254 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 16, 20253 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...

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Aug 16, 20255 min read


Ameyoko Shopping Street: Dive into Tokyo's Bustling Bargain Bazaar!
Ready for a sensory overload in the best possible way? Then get yourself down to Ameya-Yokocho (アメヤ横丁) , affectionately known as Ameyoko shopping street! This is your down-and-dirty side of Tokyo; a wonderfully chaotic, incredibly lively, and delightfully gritty outdoor market street nestled just south of Ueno Station. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission, ♡ at no extra cost to you ♡ Jump

japansophy
Aug 15, 20255 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 15, 20254 min read
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