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Known as a center for youth fashion and culture, Shibuya is a popular shopping and entertainment area that is full of lights, shopping, and crowds. As Shibuya is a large Read more...

Though settlements have existed in the Tokyo area since 3000 BCE, things really started in the 12th century CE when Edo Shigenaga, the military governor of a large Kanto province, 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...

Toyosu Market is the largest wholesale fish and seafood market in the world and is fully wheelchair accessible. However, walking distances may be challenging for those who tire easily. Background Read more...

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...