My wife is Japanese, so we could have easily done the couples KFC thing… But with her interest in all things British, and having never experienced Christmas from a Western perspective, we decided to do our best to recreate it here.
Nikko – A World Heritage Site
In 1999, the Shrines and Temples of Nikkō together with their natural surroundings were designated a UNESCO world heritage site.
Tanuki Street in Asakusa, Tokyo
In Asakusa, Tokyo, just off Orange Street is an interesting and delightful little place called Tanuki Street.
Nezu-Jinja – “A Thousand” Tori Gates in Tokyo
Perhaps you are familiar with Fushimi Inari in Kyoto, with it’s famous 1000 Tori Gates path it can become a favourite among locals and tourists alike..
But did you know that Tokyo also has a shrine with a Tori Gate path?
5 Other Things To Do In Asakusa, Tokyo
Most people, for good reasons, visit Asakusa in Tokyo to see and experience the beautiful Sensō-ji temple. So while you are there, here are 5 other things to do in Asakusa, Tokyo.
5 Things I Don’t Love About Living In Tokyo
I have been here for 8 months at this point, so here are 5 things I DON’T love about living in Tokyo.
10 Things I Love About Living In Tokyo
I have been here for 8 months at this point, so here are 10 things I love about living in Tokyo.
Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
The museum features buildings from various periods in Japanese history, such as Edo period, Meiji period, Taishō period and as recent as the early Shōwa period.
Gōtoku-ji – Lucky Cat Temple
Gōtoku-ji temple is mostly known for the many Maneki-Neko or “Lucky Cats” which are displayed there. It is therefore commonly known as the Lucky Cat Temple.
Sensō-Ji Temple and Asakusa, Tokyo
Sensō-ji temple, located in Asakusa is Tokyo’s oldest establish Buddhist temple, and the most widely visited religious site in the world.