Shinjuku

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden – A Peaceful Escape from the Hustle & Bustle of Tokyo

(Image by redlegsfan21 via http://www.flickr.com/photos/redlegsfan21/16003390508/) Tokyo is a city that is well-known for its bustling streets, towering skyscrapers, and world-renowned…

3 years ago

Jingu Baseball Stadium

Meiji Jingu Stadium holds a special place in the hearts of Tokyoites. Constructed in 1926, the 37,000 capacity arena is…

7 years ago

VR Zone Shinjuku

This month, we will be taking a look at one of Tokyo’s latest attractions, VR Zone Shinjuku. This virtual reality…

7 years ago

Fire Museum in Shinjuku

Tokyo's Fire Museum, dedicated to the history of fire-fighting in the city, is housed in the fortress-like Yotsuya Fire Station…

7 years ago

Have A Taste of Korea in Tokyo!

Shin-Okubo Station, on the Yamanote Line, is a small station with only one exit. At first glance, the area seems…

7 years ago

Samurai Museum in Shinjuku

(Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/shodan/211781390/) The Samurai Museum in Kabukicho, Shinjuku is a fairly recent museum that has quickly become very popular with…

8 years ago

Hanazono Shrine Small yet Rich in History & Culture

(Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pouchin/6647636715/) Hidden between the skyscrapers of Shinjuku, close to the nightlife district of Kabukicho, the discreet Hanazono Shrine invites…

8 years ago

Going Down “Memory Lane”

(Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/manuuuuuu/6124027531/) Why not take a stroll down “Memory Lane”? That is the literal translation of Omoide Yokocho, as you…

8 years ago

Take a Stroll in Shinjuku Gyoen

(Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/hikosaemon/5698226549/) Shinjuku Gyoen Park is a large, 144 acre (58.7 hectare) park in Tokyo's Shinjuku ward, and is an…

8 years ago

Visit the Meiji Jingu Shrine

Meiji Jingu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Shibuya, Tokyo. The shrine is dedicated to the divine souls of…

8 years ago