The Senso-ji Temple is dedicated to Asakusa Kannon, the Buddhist god of mercy and happiness. According to legend, two fishermen struck gold and found a statue of the god while fishing on the ...

A special scaled down “mikoshi” portable shrine for children featured for the first time in the 700-year history of the bustling Sanja Matsuri festival in Tokyo’s downtown Asakusa district.

Asakusa, an area of Tokyo with a long history, is still brimming with tradition. It's a popular tourist spot with Tokyo's oldest Buddhist temple, Sensoji, drawing over 30 million visitors a year.

Asakusa Highlights First-time visitors to Asakusa will likely head down Nakamise Street, a vibrant 250-meter stretch starting ...

Design studio AtMa has converted an old shoe store into a unique souvenir shop located in Asakusa, Japan. Formerly a shoe store, the historic two-storey building is located in a corner of Asakusa ...

KUKI, Saitama Prefecture--For the first time in 33 years, Tobu Railway Co. will introduce a new Spacia limited express train that connects Tokyo’s Asakusa district with the Nikko-Kinugawa area ...

I believe they were referred to with ‘-san’ for these reasons.” One Hundred Famous Views of Edo: Procession for the ...

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board! has a new update available, adding new mini-games and more to the game ...

Maximize your Tokyo experience with our 2-Day Itinerary, featuring must-see spots in Japan's capital. Begin with the vibrant ...

The Kanzashi Hotel in the traditional Asakusa neighborhood is a terrific place to stay in Tokyo for mid-range to budget travelers. The rooms are almost always under $125 per night, and prices drop as ...

Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro have launched in China and they are the first devices to come with Snapdragon 8 Elite. Read this story ...