Asakusa

Is this Hello Kitty hotel room in Tokyo good enough to impress an 8-year-old girl?

Find out what happens when a father books a night here to impress his daughter.

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Made-to-order onigiri rice ball hotel breakfast buffet in Tokyo is open (and awesome) to all

A handmade way to start the day in downtown Tokyo’s most traditional neighborhood.

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Is Tokyo’s obviously for-foreign-tourists wagyu sukiyaki crepe delicious enough for a local?

We could be falling into a tourist trap in Asakusa, or we could be falling in meaty love.

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Why is this cafe in Asakusa so popular with foreign tourists?

Japanese kissaten becomes a hit with international visitors.

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Mongolian woman arrested on charges of pickpocketing foreign tourist at Tokyo’s most famous temple

Police say woman stole wallet of 81-year-old American tourist.

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You can take on sumo wrestlers and drink all the whiskey you want at Tokyo’s new sumo restaurant

Asakusa’s Sumo Club is open for business and has an authentic sumo ring inside.

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Sushi Bears restaurant opens in Tokyo, offers exactly what its name promises【Photos】

If you want your sushi seasoned with adorableness, this is the place.

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Don’t miss the swords-on-fire performances and more at Asakusa Samuraive Show this week

An entertainment show in Tokyo’s center of traditional culture combines the old with the new in a flaming, nonverbal spectacle.

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Beautiful Japanese garden green tea crepes waiting in Tokyo’s historical Asakusa neighborhood

Treats for the eyes and taste buds, just a few blocks from Sensoji Temple.

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American gun owner opens our eyes to a different way of life in Tokyo

“Bad guys have guns, so good girls have to have guns too.”

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New Japanese Food Sample Making Cafe opens in Asakusa, Tokyo

A unique tourist experience where you can eat Japanese food…and take it home with you to enjoy forever as a hyper-realistic food sample.

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Super budget-friendly retro Tokyo hotel feels like having your own 1960s Asakusa apartment

Staying here is like a cozy time trip.

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Sales for clear soy sauce are up, and here’s one way to use it to beat the heat with a cold treat

Here’s a recipe to make chilled Japanese-style pudding using the transparent soy sauce that’s become a popular souvenir from Japan.

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How to dress for summer in Japan: Tips from a rickshaw driver in Asakusa

Fashion advice on how to dress for a Japanese summer leads us to some historic stores.

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We stayed at Asakusa’s super-narrow, super-cheap, and surprisingly comfortable hotel

We almost can’t believe it’s under 3,500 yen (US$22.57) a night.

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Open-air public toilet at Sensoji temple in Tokyo is waiting to be discovered by foreign tourists

Famous Asakusa tourist site has a very public place to pee…for those who know where to find it.

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Hidden history, retro cafes, and a shoe shrine on Asakusa bus loop【Tokyo Loop Buses】

There’s so much more to Tokyo’s Asakusa area than Sensoji Temple.

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Japanese-style accommodation at the new Premium Dormy Inn hotel in Asakusa will blow your mind

Free perks and beautiful design features make this more like a ryokan than a business hotel.

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Yakuza member selling soda arrested for extorting money from ninja spreading flyers in Asakusa

Popular area wasn’t big enough for the two of them.

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Matcha strawberry daifuku from Hatoya really lets the green tea shine in more ways than one

We try one and other items from the limited-time booth in Shinjuku.

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