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Kojiya Awa Dance 2024

Kojiya Awa Dance 2024

Japan Travel

The Kojiya Awa Odori is held along the town’s shotengai (shopping street) where roughly 600 spectators join – lined up 10 row...

Tokyo
Omori Nori Museum

Omori Nori Museum

Japan Travel

During the Edo Period (1600–1868), the area of Omori in Ota Ward was known for its cultivation of nori, the crackly sheets of...

Tokyo
Kabukicho Bon Odori 2024

Kabukicho Bon Odori 2024

Kim

Bon Odori festivals are one of the trademark events of summer in Japan, and the Kabukicho Bon Odori is an easily accessible e...

Tokyo
Losers in Ukiyo-e 2021

Losers in Ukiyo-e 2021

Kim

In any battle or challenge, winners and losers are born. Even though winners may walk away with the glory, our hearts often s...

Tokyo
Yushima Cat Festival 2024

Yushima Cat Festival 2024

Kim

The Yushima Cat Festival started in 2015 with the aim of revitalizing this part of Tokyo and bringing some feline-themed fun ...

Tokyo
Tokyo Walks: Ryogoku 18

Tokyo Walks: Ryogoku

Elena Lisina

Ryogoku area is known as Sumo City as it features Kokugikan Sumo Stadium and many sumo-related objects. You can also find mus...

Tokyo