From skyscrapers to temples, sketching Tokyo’s buildings explores the diversity, history, culture and innovation of this amazing city. … More Sketching Amazing Architecture in Tokyo
Popular in Tokyo train stations, standing sushi bars in Japan have no seats and are the perfect quick sushi meal on the go. … More Standing Sushi Bars in Japan
Linking modern and traditional Japan, Hanazono Jinja in Shinjuku is an unexpected and beautiful Tokyo shrine worth visiting. … More Hanazono Jinja – Secret Shrine Between Tokyo’s Skyscrapers
Singing karaoke in Japan is among the country’s all-time favourite entertainment activities. Here are 6 reasons why Japan is the ultimate place to sing karaoke! … More 6 Reasons Why Karaoke in Japan is Next Level
Tokyo’s Imperial Palace is the home of Japan’s Emperor. Partly open to the public, this huge area of gardens and historical sites is a must-see for visitors. … More The Quiet Tranquility of Tokyo’s Imperial Palace
Tokyo is one of the best cities in the world for urban sketching – capturing everyday life by drawing buildings, vehicles and people on paper. … More Urban Sketching On The Streets Of Tokyo
One of Tokyo’s most unique art forms is the puppetry performance at Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo Puppet Theatre. The style is characterised by a puppeteer on a small wooden cart (rokuro kuruma) controlling a single large puppet. Controlling the individual arms, legs and head with their own limbs, whilst moving around the stage on the cart … More Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo – Discovering Tokyo’s Puppets On A Cart
Japan is known for producing some of the most incredible manhole covers in the world. Using artistic designs to celebrate a city’s culture, history, and industry, these street ornaments come to life with beautifully painted results. When it comes to Tokyo’s manhole covers, the most commonly spotted is the classic all-metal flower design. While not … More The Real Meaning Of Tokyo’s Iconic Sakura Manhole Covers
Soaking in an onsen, a natural hot springs used for bathing, is one of the most relaxing activities to do in Japan. In many cases, onsens are located far from major cities, and are great ways to have a relaxing getaway in a small town. But the baths at Yumori No Sato are an onsen … More Tokyo’s Black Water Onsen – Yumori No Sato
When exploring the streets of Tokyo, you might spot a weird and fun sight in the traffic – a fleet of go-karts, dressed as Mario or Yoshi (or even Captain America), zooming around through traffic. This is Street Kart (formerly MariCar), a real go-karting experience that you can do through the traffic of Tokyo! The … More Go-Karting the Streets of Toyko – Is It Safe?
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