But beyond the parameters of this popular attraction is a relaxed neighborhood of locals just going about their business. Asakusa lies in the Shitamachi area of Tokyo, which refers to the more ...

Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward has reproduced a rare map from 1947 that shows how the ... want to remember and show their children what their neighborhood was like two years after World War II ended.

Arguably the most famous of Japan’s cities, Tokyo is a city of neighborhoods, each with its own distinctive personalities. From the calm of Asakusa to the hustle of Akihabara, this is what ...

A shopping valhalla, a wealth of boozers and a serene park – here's where to head in Tokyo's arguably busiest transport and entertainment hub ...