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Culture in Tokyo

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Ishihama Shrine

Ishihama Shrine

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Ishihama Shrine, in Arakawa City, was established almost 1300 years ago by the Emperor Shomu.. Now situated by the Sumida Riv...

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Jorenji Temple

Jorenji Temple

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Famous for its giant bronze statue of the Buddha, Jorenji Temple in Itabashi City features some fascinating smaller deity sta...

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Inoue Enryo

Inoue Enryo

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Inoue Enryo was a philosopher, Buddhist reformer, and teacher in the Meiji Period. He founded Toyo University, Japan's first ...

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Nihonbashi Bridge

Nihonbashi Bridge

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Nihonbashi Bridge has been the centre of Tokyo's history for centuries. Now a stone bridge almost hidden beneath a modern exp...

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Mitsugi Park

Mitsugi Park

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A local park in Itabashi City, Mitsugi Park's main feature is its pond. Offering cheap boat rides on weekends, the park also ...

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