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Culture in Tokyo

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Nishi-Ogikubo

Nishi-Ogikubo

Paul McInnes

Sandwiched between Ogikubo and Kichijoji is the atmospheric town of Nishi-Ogikubo which, until recently, has been criminally ...

Tokyo
Ogikubo

Ogikubo

Tom Roseveare

Ogikubo has had an historic and profound relationship with a range of disparate cultural markers such as classical music, lit...

Tokyo
Nishi-Nippori Park

Nishi-Nippori Park

Sleiman Azizi

Nishi-Nippori Park is a small elevated park right by Nishi-Nippori Station. Known for its greenery, the park offers nice view...

Tokyo
The 47 Ronin: Part 2

The 47 Ronin: Part 2

Sleiman Azizi

Part 2 of the story of the 47 ronin. The plan to avenge their lord's death was underway and successfully realised. The men th...

Tokyo
Asagaya

Asagaya

Tom Roseveare

Asagaya is, it could be said, a curious town. Unlike Koenji and Ogikubo, its neighbors on the Chuo Line, Asagaya's elegant re...

Tokyo