Opened in 1985, the Ryogoku Kokugikan has a capacity of 11,098 people. The arena houses sumo wrestling tournaments (honbasho), hosting the hatsu (new year) basho in January, the natsu (summer) Read more...
Located a stone’s throw from both the Sumo Museum and the Edo-Tokyo Musum, the Kyu-Yasuda Teien Gardens can help you continue your history kick in Tokyo. Unfortunately, if you are Read more...
The Meiji Shrine, or Meiji Jingu, is an essential stop for anyone visiting Japan. It is a great way to see some Japanese culture, enjoy a walk through the woods, Read more...
Sandwiched between Shinjuku and Shibuya, Harajuku is a great place to see youth culture up close. Named after the area around Harakuju Station, and brought to many people’s attention by Read more...
Akihabara, or Akiba, has gained worldwide recognition as the heart of Japan’s high-tech and otaku (ie nerd/geek) culture. Almost everyone who comes to Japan wants to visit it to shop, Read more...