Local attractions in Tokyo and the Vicinity | Summer

Kasai-Rinkai Park

Kasai-Rinkai Park in Tokyo, known for the largest aquarium and a view of the Tokyo bay down from the Ferris wheel, has more to see and have fun.

Rikugien Garden in Tokyo

The historic Japanese garden in Tokyo

Higuchi Ichiyo, the writer printed on the Japanese 5000 Yen note

Do you know whose portraits are on the Japanese Yen Bills? The portrait for the 1000 Yen is of NOGUCHI Hideyo野口英世, a bacteriologist and physician. And the portrait of the 5000 Yen is HIGUCHI Ichiyo , the first professional female writer in Japan.

Denki Bran, the signature cocktail beloved in Asakusa, Tokyo

Observation Decks in Tokyo Part 1 : Admission Free

Tokyo Surroundings | the City of Yokohama

Flower Festivals in Tokyo | Spring (April-June)

Atagoyama, the highest mountain in Central Tokyo

Outlet Shopping Malls in Tokyo and surrounding prefectures

Tokyo Day Hikes: Mt. Mitake, Ome Town and Akigawa Valley

Aquariums in Tokyo

Ueno Zoo (Ueno Doubtsuen)

Tsukubasan (Mount Tsukuba) in Ibaraki

Kawanabe Kyosai Memorial Museum

The small museum that thrills Kyosai enthusiasts.

Jindaiji and Jindai botanical gardens

Riverside cycling around Tokyo
The Edogawa River in Misato and Shibamata

During Spring (late Mar-Apr), the river bank will be filled with yellow flowers of Nanohana

Parks in Tokyo | Mizumoto Koen Park

The largest park within 23 wards of Tokyo

Unique Modern Art Museum in Tokyo | The Taro Okamoto Memorial Museum

A hidden gem nestled in Aoyama, the former atelier of a pioneer of Japanese modern art

Kouzushima, the Tokyo island for enjoying outdoor activities | Part 1

Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum at Koganei Park