2022-04

Tokyo Now #30 : Sanctuary and Source of Trend

Tokyo has many aspects and it is constantly changing. You can observe a good example at Harajuku, two stops from JR Shinjuku St. Across the railroad track, a vast sanctuary forest and a source of the latest trends are facing each other. They are Meiji Jingu Shrine and Harajuku/Omotesando. Meiji Jingu is a Shinto shrine, dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken and celebrated a centennial anniversary in 2020. It is one of the most popular shrines in Japan, especially during the new year holi...

Tokyo Now #29: Step by step, preparing for the resumption of walking tours

TFWT has just started on-site warming up training on all 4 routes for our members. Let us introduce you the scene from the Ueno Park route training held on last Sunday. Ueno Park, one of the first public parks in Japan, was designated as such in 1873. It locates between popular tourist sites in the downtown area, i.e. Asakusa and Yanaka. Ueno Park is a treasure house of timeless history and culture & art. You can enjoy plenty of cultures like temples, museums, performances, the zoo, and othe...