UENO

Ueno is known for Tokyo’s cultural sites like the Tokyo National Museum, and the National Museum for Western Art. The Ueno park is also a great place to take a stroll and enjoy a breather from all the hustle and bustle of the city life. For men and women who are hard at work, they

In Japan, where specialty restaurants and cafes are the norms, going to a tempura restaurant is always a worthwhile experience. This oily, yet irresistible dish, has firmly rooted itself in the heart of the Japanese food culture. It is often treated as a meal that is best reserved during your “c...

Ueno offers a look into Japanese arts and culture including Sushi unique to this district. Experience the best Sushi in town at any budget.

Experience different kinds of shopping when in Ueno. From mainstream malls to ambient open-air shopping streets, you won't go home without a purchase for sure.

If you are passionate about Art and if you're interested in Japanese culture as well this is the article for you! Here is a list of 8 interesting museums to explore to make the best from your trip to Ueno Park!

Ueno is a crowd pleaser with its wide array of sights and activities to enjoy. Never run out of things to do when you visit this busy Tokyo downtown area.

Are you interested in experiencing Japanese culture during your trip to Japan? Visit Wakalture Experience to take a local tour, Japanese calligraphy lesson, Japanese udon cooking lesson, and origami folding lesson in Akihabara Tokyo!

BE A LOCAL  is a part of Hub Japan’s service to match local Japanese people and tourists from overseas. This is a report of the day Japanese local hosts took guests to Ueno, Meiji Shrine, and Harajuku. We received a request to the plan from a family from Brazil, Renata, Carlos, Claudia, and Carl...

When it comes to Japanese food in Tokyo, who else to trust but the Japanese themselves? Here’s a compiled list of the top 3 restaurants per Japanese food category; Sushi, Tempura, Ramen, Soba noodles, Udon, Tonkatsu, Wagyu beef, Okonomiyaki, Kaiseki, and Yakitori, rated by the locals. Your experi...

Introducing best of best ramen bowls in Tokyo that are near major sightseeing spots. Don't forget to make a stop at one of the best ramen shops in the World!

Cat cafe in Tokyo had become famous, but how about cat Izakaya? (* Izakaya is a Japanese word for describing pub, drinking bars in general) You get to have a brilliant night with a couple of drinks and cats! It is another must-visit place if you are a cat lover. Below are the best three

Ryokans are unique lodgings that you can only experience in Japan. Book a room here to get a taste of traditional Japanese hospitality in the midst of Tokyo’s modern sensibilities.

Tokyo, the city with more than 15 million people has a variety of downtowns attracting people both day and night. Each downtown of Tokyo has its own characteristics. From my personal viewpoint, I will pick up major downtowns of Tokyo and explain its characteristics.