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One morning about two months ago, at around 10:00 am, we had a surprise: a bunch of guys in happi jackets and white pants that looked l...

Two evenings ago I was walking home in the rain from Jiyugaoka Station, and spotted about 10 fire engines, a horde of people, and a huge bil...

One of the things I love about this city, but which are increasingly difficult to track down intact, are the aged alleys in older parts of t...

There's nothing like a disaster - or an ongoing rash of 'em - to make you appreciate what you have and where you are. In my cas...

Another (mostly) unknown treasure in Tokyo is the sprawling Kuhonbutsu Temple , located right next to Kohonbutsu Station on the Oimachi Line...

As a city, Tokyo isn't really known for its affection for old buildings. Aside from the fact the historical structures in this metropoli...