Exploring Old Tokyo

Shitamachi and neighbouring areas - The heart of the Japanese Capital

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ginza

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30 September 2018

snacks/candy

The best matcha desserts in Tokyo

17 September 2018

ginza • lunch/dinner

Ginza INZ – department store with personality

9 September 2018

mukojima

Tokyo Skytree – Pros and Cons: watch the Sumidagawa from above

2 September 2018

bunkyo-ku • fukagawa • minato-ku • shinjuku-ku

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lunch/dinner • minato-ku

Dinner at Gonpachi: what to eat at the Tarantino izakaya?

12 August 2018

lunch/dinner

Oldest fast food chain in the world? Yoshinoya in Tokyo

28 July 2018

lunch/dinner • minato-ku

The best unagi in Tokyo: 200 years old restaurant Nodaiwa

22 July 2018

chiyoda-ku

Mitama Festival at Yasukuni Shrine: 30,000 lanterns

15 July 2018

bunkyo-ku • Hongo

Tokyo University: exploring the most interesting university in the capital

14 July 2018

Tokyo is a modern city, most closely linked with new technology, hypermodern facilities and shiny skyscrapers. Like every city, Tokyo also has a highly interesting past and the people who have lived here, who made the city big, have a distinct culture. Unfortunately, earthquakes, fires, World War II and above all the Japanese preference for all things new have destroyed many of the old places and sights. However, in this vast city, many interesting spots still remain through which you can experience the old atmosphere of this metropolis. Read more