Springtime in Tokyo is time of brilliant color everywhere you look. Once the cherry blossoms have faded, azaleas are the next most prominent, but the dangling bundles of wisteria are perhaps the most evocative. Kameido Tenjin Shrine, in the northeastern corner of Tokyo's Koto-ku, has become my favorite place to enjoy wisteria. As I noted … Continue reading Wisteria and wandering a corner of Koto-ku
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River Town Sawara: Floating back in time
This article contributes to the current trend of micro-tourism, helping Tokyoites or visitors to Tokyo find a fun "escape" from the city that has historical interest. (Archived article originally published by Japan Today)