Located in Bunkyo ward, Rikugien (六義園) is one of the most beautiful Japanese landscape gardens in Tokyo. It was built around 1700 for 5th shogun Tsunayoshi Tokugawa by his confidant samurai Yoshiyasu Yanagisawa. Rikugien literally means “Garden of Six Poems” and Yanagisawa designed the grounds to depict 88 scenes represented in a selection of six […]
Kyu-Furukawa Gardens (旧古河庭園) is a Tokyo metropolitan park in Nishigahara, Kita ward. In 2006 it was designated by the Japanese Government as a place of scenic beauty, as an example of an extant modern-period garden that has been extremely well preserved. It was completed in 1919 as the main residence of the Furukawa family, owner […]
Ginza Chandelier Sky is the new view spot in Ginza, one of Tokyo’s most elegant districts. Located on the 7th floor of Ginza Mitsukoshi Main Building, it was opened on the 22nd of November 2020 and offers a view of the cityscape in a relaxing atmosphere. Photos: Junko Nagata ©Japanbyweb.com Until 8 December 2020 there […]
Before being acquired by Katsushika Ward in 1986, Yamamoto-tei (山本亭) was the residence of industrialist Einosuke Yamamoto and his family for four generations. Yamamoto was the founder of Yamamoto Kojo, a manufacturing company of metal parts and shutters for cameras. After the 1923 earthquake, he moved the factory and his residence from Asakusa to Katsushika, […]
The Institute of Public Health was established on March 29, 1938 under the jurisdiction of the Japanese Ministry of Health and Welfare. It was founded with financial assistance from the American Rockefeller Foundation as an investigative research institution related to public health and as an institution to develop and train public health technicians to improve […]
Mitake Tozan Railway (御岳登山鉄道, Mitake Tozan Tetsudo) operates the cable car on Mount Mitake at the western edge of Tokyo. The line built in 1927, starts at Takimoto Station in the middle of the mountain and in 6 minutes reaches Mitakesan Station. After the cable line there is a short chairlift line, also managed by […]
Toyokawa Inari Tokyo Betsuin (豊川稲荷東京別院) in Akasaka is a branch temple of Toyokawa Inari Temple (the official name is Myogon-ji), a Soto Zen Buddhism temple which is located in Toyokawa City, Aichi Prefecture. It is an unusual temple with a unique atmosphere and definitely it worth a visit when you’re in Tokyo. Although it is not […]
Akasaka Hikawa-jinja (赤坂氷川神社) is a shinto shrine located in Akasaka, Tokyo. It is one of the many branch shrines of Hikawa Jinja (in Omiya, Saitama). The enshrined deities are Susanoo-no-Mikoto, Kushiinadahime-no-Mikoto and Oonamuji-no-Mikoto, also known as Okuninushi-no-Mikoto. It is well-known as a shrine of matchmaking, protecting against misfortune, peace and prosperity in the household and […]
Leading kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjuro IX (1838 -1903), as Kamakura Gongoro in the famous kabuki play “Shibaraku”. The bronze statue is located in the small park (next to the parking) behind Sensoji Temple at Asakusa, Tokyo. It was built in 1919. During WWII, it was removed for metal recovery and restored in 1986. photos: Junko […]
Evening at Ginza. Tokyo’s famous, popular, busy, alive district. Deserted during the coronavirus times. photos: Junko Nagata © Japanbyweb.com Junko NagataCo-founder of Japanbyweb.com
Α new museum aims to present the beauty and history of ningyo (lit. human figures), in the context of Japanese culture, opened its doors on February 22, 2020 in the city of Saitama, in the historic ningyo district of Iwatsuki. The area is known from 17th century for its production of Japanese traditional dolls. Iwatsuki […]
Shibuya Sky the observation deck at the rooftop of Shibuya Scramble Square. From here, in addition to the magnificent panoramic views of Tokyo, you will see from the highest point of Shibuya the Shibuya Crossing, world’s busiest and most famous pedestrian intersection. Visit also our page Shibuya Sky: The trendy place to visit in Tokyo Photos: Junko […]
