Asakusa is where Tokyo’s old soul still walks its streets. The sound of temple bells, the flash of red lanterns, and the aroma of sweet ningyo-yaki cakes blend into a neighborhood that has carried its traditions for over a thousand years. This is Tokyo before the neon lights, bullet trains and tall skyscrapers started dotting the district. The history of Asakusa’s dates back sometime to … Continue reading Asakusa Area Guide: Experience Ninjas, Samurais and River Cruises (2025 Update)