Dominated by the presence of an American military base, the area of Fussa City still finds time to satisfy the itch for traditional Japanese sightseeing.
Although Tsukiji Market wrapped up its 83 years of history in October 2018 when Tokyo’s new wholesale fish market opened on the artificial island of Toyosu, its outer market called “Tsukiji Jogaishijo” is still active with hundreds of shops of wholesalers and retailers.
Once part of a 100km-long network of tram tracks that crisscrossed the capital, the Tokyo Sakura line is all that remains of Tokyo’s sole public streetcar network.
Tori-no-Ichi (literally, rooster market) is a traditional open-air fair at Shinto shrines or Buddhist temples held at the days of Rooster of November according to the Chinese zodiac
People may be surprised to hear that Japan has more temples (77,000) and shrines (81,000) than convenience stores (48,908). But according to the Agency for Cultural Affairs, it’s true.
A sacred site for both Shinto and Buddhists since the 8th century, Nikko is home to a number of UNESCO World Heritage temples and shrines and gorgeous nature.
If you are on a U.S. military installation in the Kanto Plain and are looking for a one-day trip to experience a traditional Japanese hot spring resort, a strong option would be Shuzenji.
