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Must Sees

The most popular destinations in Tokyo are listed here.

Concretely, they are Asakusa, Harajuku, Shibuya, Tsukiji Market and Ueno, which are on every travel guidebook. Every article has practical guides and event schedules at the bottom.

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Ueno 

New Giant Panda House in Ueno Zoo

2021-11-202022-12-15 Kozue 0 Comments Animals

The biggest stars in Ueno district are UNDOUBTEDLY the giant pandas living in Ueno Zoo. In this panda-loving town, a

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Harajuku 

Takeshita Street in a Crisis! – COVID-19 Impact on Harajuku

2020-10-282022-12-15 Kozue 0 Comments Kawaii, New Tokyo

Takeshita Street in Harajuku is the most popular street in Japan. It’s a birthplace of so many trends in pop

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Must Sees Tokyo Ueno 

All About the Giant Panda Family in Ueno Zoo, Tokyo, Japan

2019-06-012022-12-15 Kozue 0 Comments Animals, Photos

A giant panda cub was born in Ueno Zoo, which is one of the most popular places in Tokyo, in

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Skytree and fully blooming cherry blossoms (sakura) in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan.
Asakusa Cherry Blossoms Must Sees Seasonal Attractions Tokyo 

Perfect Guide of Asakusa Sumida River Cherry Blossom Festival

2017-04-112022-12-15 Kozue 0 Comments Cherry Blossoms, Spring

Traditionally, Asakusa is one of the best places for cherry blossom viewing (hanami) in Japan. Although I wrote an article

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Asakusa Tokyo 

The Most UNIQUE Japanese Restaurant in Asakusa, Tokyo!

2017-04-072022-12-15 Kozue 0 Comments Food, Restaurants & Cafes

Asakusa has been an exciting district for hundreds of years. Today it is definitely Tokyo’s top destination for international and

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Tokyo Tsukiji Market 

Report & Review of Tsukiji Uogashi by a Tokyo Local

2017-01-202022-12-15 Kozue 0 Comments Food, Restaurants & Cafes

Tsukiji Uogashi, the new shopping center inside Tsukiji Market, opened in November, 2016. I went there to report how it

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Harajuku Small Talks Tokyo 

Looking for a Cool Hairdresser’s in Harajuku

2016-12-272022-12-15 Kozue 0 Comments Personal

The last article in 2016 is kind of personal; it’s like an essay, not a practical travel guide which is

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Asakusa Must Sees Seasonal Attractions Tokyo 

All About Hagoita Market in Sensoji Temple, Asakusa

2016-12-162022-12-15 Kozue 0 Comments Events, Festivals, Souvenirs, Winter

Travelers are people who are looking for ongoing events in their destinations. It is something precious to explore the real

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Must Sees Tokyo Ueno 

Advice on Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum in Ueno

2016-11-042022-12-15 Kozue 0 Comments Arts, Museums

Ueno Park is a place that is famous for the collection of national museums. It is undoubtedly the very best

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Harajuku Must Sees Tokyo 

3 Newest Foods in Takeshita Street, Harajuku

2016-10-142022-12-15 Kozue 1 Comment Kawaii

Harajuku is a trend-leading district in Japan – This means that the streets are always renewing. The iconic food of

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