The couple, who previously ran a ryokan inn in Tokyo’s Asakusa district, had already been arrested four times last year for allegedly murdering four family members. Prosecutors say that between ...

The oldest religious site in Tokyo is also its most visited ... The Senso-ji Temple is dedicated to Asakusa Kannon, the Buddhist god of mercy and happiness. According to legend, two fishermen ...

Thanks to a weak yen, Tokyo has become a surprisingly affordable vacation spot for American travelers—and you don’t even have ...

At the Asakusa View Hotel on October 24, 2004, a gang member shot four yakuza from a rival syndicate — two fatally — after a discussion intensified. At the time of the incident, about members of the ...

A special scaled down “mikoshi” portable shrine for children featured for the first time in the 700-year history of the bustling Sanja Matsuri festival in Tokyo’s downtown Asakusa district.

How Tokyo does urbanization rightFor me, the 7-Eleven experience in Tokyo summarizes the intelligence of urban planning and a culture of mutual respect. Why the DOJ is wrong on Amex GBT-CWTI was ...

Just a short train ride away is the historic district of Asakusa, where travelers can step back in time and explore the city’s more traditional side. The highlight here is Senso-ji, Tokyo’s ...

From taking part in traditions in Asakusa to getting lost in the playground that is Shinjuku, Tokyo is truly unique.