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Senso-ji Temple, Asakusa is ranked #2 out of 19 things to do in Tokyo. See pictures and our review of Senso-ji Temple, Asakusa.
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A short walk from Sensoji, the oldest temple in Tokyo, lies Onigiri Asakusa Yadoroku. Founded in 1954, it’s said to be Tokyo’s oldest onigiri (Japanese rice ball) eatery.
In Japan, thousands of kimonos are gathering dust in people’s closets — or worse, ending up in the trash. ... Tokyo Kimono Shoes are made by artisan shoemakers in Asakusa, Tokyo. CNN.
Yuka Akimoto sweats during her guide tour around the Asakusa district, Tokyo, Japan, August 22, 2023. REUTERS/Issei Kato. Akimoto is one of a handful of women who have chosen to pull rickshaws in ...
Tokyo, Japan 4K | Walking through the backstreets of Asakusa at midnight. Take a quiet walk through the near-silent streets of this traditional area. Home to the Sensouji temple, Nakamise street ...
A short walk from Sensoji, the oldest temple in Tokyo, lies Onigiri Asakusa Yadoroku. Founded in 1954, it’s said to be Tokyo’s oldest onigiri (Japanese rice ball) eatery.