Tag: Asakusa

Captain Hawk Tours offers a unique way to discover Asakusa

There’s more to Asakusa than Tokyo Skytree and Sensoji Temple because Captain Hawk Tours showed me a side of this city I’d never seen before! Captain Hawk Tours is a casual Meetup group run by (Captain) Hawk Zheng with hundreds of members who regularly come together for one of sev...

Why is Asakusa so famous?

Nestled in the heart of Tokyo, Asakusa is a vibrant and culturally rich district that offers a captivating blend of ancient traditions and modern attractions. Known as one of the city’s most famous and iconic neighborhoods, Asakusa has served as a cultural hub for centuries...

Walking Around Asakusa Ironically: Revisiting the Charms of a Tourist Trap

Asakusa’s Senso-ji temple and surrounding grounds have long been the poster child of tourist-centred publications for Japan since the dawn of commercial travel. Consequently, as a weathered and miserable long-term gaikokujin, you would find that I and many like me consider this place a bi...