Tag: Showa Edo and The History of Tokyo
Tokyo’s Original Tattooed Tough Guys Weren’t Yakuza, They Were Firefighters
Inside the wild, brawling, tattooed world of the men who protected the "City of Fires"
Where is Downtown Tokyo? Finding the Real Center of the City
Let’s explore the six wards that each lay claim to being Tokyo’s true city center
The Bullet Train, A Loaded Story
Japan likes to say the Shinkansen arrived just in time for the Olympics. But in truth, it arrived in spite of everything.
Why Do So Many Japanese Love Stories End in Double Suicide?
How a trope lasted from its birth in theatre to its role in anime
Your Essential Sumo Wrestling Vocabulary Guide
Ready to wrestle? Prepare for the upcoming sumo tournament with this sumo wrestling vocabulary guide and master the essential lingo and must-know moves.
Yoshoku: The Tokyo Food Tradition You’ve Never Heard Of—But Need to Try
It's not Japanese food. It's not Western food. It's something Tokyo made entirely its own.
The Fascinating History Behind Japanese Kissaten
Plus top kissaten cafes to visit in Tokyo
A Brief History of Zunda
Tohoku’s Green Paste Icon
Lafcadio Hearn (Yakumo Koizumi) and His Many Lives
The Irish-Greek wanderer who became Japan’s foremost folklore chronicler
Tokyo Bay Exclusive Gourmet Cruise
Supported by the Takeshiba Area Management & Takeshiba Town Design
Why Does Japan Drive on the Left?
A journey from samurai practicality to British train operations
Why Was Tokyo Dubbed “Venice of the East”?
The forgotten city of water
Katsu Kaishu: The Man Who Saved Edo from the Flames
The samurai who saved Edo from war
What’s the Difference Between Soju and Shochu? And Sake?
Differences, similarities, and why these East Asian spirits are trending
A Bold Shunga Exhibition Brings Edo-Era Erotic Art to Kabukicho
See Japan’s sex-positive past through 100 rare erotic woodblock prints, on view at a Tokyo Noh theater this summer.
Tokyo Day Trip: Kawagoe’s Edo-Era Charm
Historic Streets, Sweet Shops and Edo-Era Charm
The International Hokusai Club Brings Edo-Era Art to a Global Stage
How a new cultural initiative is spotlighting Hokusai’s legacy and launching global exhibitions to share his impact
Unearthing the History of Tokyo Train Stations
A Lucky Train Delay at Omori Station
Tour Roppongi’s Architecture and History
The art of getting lost
Tokyo Train Guide: Shinjuku Line
Straight across the city
A Tale of Edo Japan Timekeeping and Navigation
Cat's eyes, samurai hours, and the rise of the wadokei
Love Hotels in Japan: From Edo-Era Eroticism to Modern Retreats
The storied past and present-day role of Japan’s love hotels