In Japan, early spring is almost synonym for cherry blossom season. The delicately beautiful pink and white blossoms of the cherry are called sakura in Japanese. In this period of the year on television, the cherry blossom forecast draws as much attention as the news and weather forecast. In March and April, the cherry blossoms… Read More
The Hama Rikyu (浜離宮) garden is a large beautiful park within walking distance of JR Shimbashi station in central Tokyo. It is one of the best examples of an Edo era feudal lord’s garden. Long History Located at the ocean the gardens have a tidal pond and during many centuries the area was used for… Read More
Tokyo station is more than 100 years old and with it’s magnificent red brick building one of the symbols of Tokyo. Per day the station has more than 500,000 travellers and there is a fair chance you will be one of them when arriving for the first time in Tokyo. The concept for the station dates… Read More
In no time the Skytree tower (634 meter) has become one of the most popular attractions in Tokyo. It is the tallest building in Japan and ranks in the top 5 tallest constructions in the world. The observation decks provide a 360° Tokyo city view and on a clear day a spectacular panorama that covers… Read More