Tokyo Hello Kitty Free Capsule Toy Event 2026: Where & When
A free Hello Kitty capsule toy runs July 10 to August 17, 2026. Answer a short quiz, draw a capsule, and get a cooling towel or a manner card.
Tokyo Cruise Water Bus: Asakusa Routes, Fares & Piers
The Tokyo Cruise water bus from Asakusa: routes and fares to Odaiba, Hinode and Toyosu, timetables, pier access, and the Himiko and Hotaluna boats.
Sumida River Fireworks 2026: July 25, Spots & Seats
The Sumida River Fireworks Festival runs July 25 with about 20,000 shells from two launch sites. Free viewing spots, nearest stations and paid seats.
Starbucks Japan 30th Frappuccino: 4-Landmark Tokyo Course
Five classic Frappuccinos are back for Starbucks Japan's 30th, one per store. A one-day route through Shibuya, Wadakura, Asakusa and Skytree.
Asakusa Sensoji: Hours, Kaminarimon & Omikuji
Sensoji in Asakusa: opening hours, how to get there, the Kaminarimon photo spot, omikuji and omamori, and what happens through the seasons.
Asakusa Sumida Park Cherry Blossoms: Skytree Photo Spots
Sumida Park cherry blossoms in Asakusa: Skytree photo spots, the river cruise, night illumination, a walking course and riverside cafes.
Asakusa Imahan Kokusai-dori: Lunch Prices & Booking
How the five Asakusa Imahan branches differ, the lunch and sukiyaki course prices at the Kokusai-dori main store, and how the wait works.
Asakusa Gyukatsu: Main vs Branch Wait Times & Booking
How to reserve online at Asakusa Gyukatsu, how the wait compares between the main store and the branch, 2026 prices, and how to grill it.
Asakusa Street Food: 5 Must-Try Snacks & Etiquette
Asakusa street food worth queueing for: silk pudding, jumbo melon pan and menchi-katsu, with 2026 prices, where each is, and eating etiquette.
Asakusa Asahi Sky Room: Free Entry, Night View & Hours
The Asahi Sky Room reopened in July 2024. Open to 10pm, no admission charge with a drink, and one of the best free Skytree views.
Asakusa Guide: Sensoji, Gyukatsu & Things to Do
Asakusa covered end to end: Sensoji and Kaminarimon, Demon Slayer spots, gyukatsu and Tabelog 100 restaurants, and where to stay.
Narita to Tokyo Station & Asakusa: JR vs Access Express
Get from Narita Airport to Tokyo Station or Asakusa on a Suica. JR Sobu Line Rapid and Keisei Access Express compared, with 2026 fares and timetables.
Sumida River Toro Nagashi: Asakusa August Lantern Festival
The Sumida River Toro Nagashi in Asakusa floats thousands of lanterns each August. How to take part, where to watch and how to get there.