Tokyo station is not just a station, it is symbol of Japan. It was built in 1914 and celebrated its 100 years old anniversary on December 20th, 2014. The first shinkansen ever in Japan operated from this station. Today, Tokyo station is the busiest train station in Japan in term of number of trains arrive …
For all we know sakura blooms in spring. Not the one inside Asakusa temple though. We were a little bit shocked looking at sakura blooms too soon…, so were the passerby wondering if the sakura was for real. It brought joy though for all of us seeing this sakura in winter. There are many types …
Early winter in Tokyo will never be dark as thousands of LED lights illuminated the city, giving warm feeling to every passerby. The Tokyo illumination festival usually starts end of November to the day of Christmas annually. The illumination festival is a part of winter attraction and the most awaited event to kick off the …
Around 32,000 kochia scoparia turn to red in autumn, forming a breathtaking red carpet under the blue sky. Most people know Hitachi Seaside Park for Nemophila blue or baby blue eyes in spring but autumn in the park is equally beautiful. Because there are not many people know about kochia scoparia, the park is …
Koenji Awa Odori is an annual dancing festival held in summer in Tokyo. “Odori” means dancing in Japanese. The dancing comes from “Awa”, an old name of Tokushima perfecture. That’s why it is named “Awa Odori” (a dancing from Awa ). Since Awa Odori becomes very popular throughout Japan, many other cities replicate this event. …
Rikugien is a Japanese type garden located in Tokyo. The garden is one of Japan’s cultural heritage from Edo’s era. It opens from 9am to 5pm. Entrance fee is ¥300 for adult. There are two sections of the garden: pond and man-made hills. Picnic is not allowed in the garden. Sitting areas can be found …
