Kudanshita – Tokyo beyond the guidebooks

By Jonelle Patrick July 23, 2017January 13, 2021

Kudanshita Area

This neighborhood is home to the controversial Yasukuni Shrine and the magnificent Imperial Palace moat. From an extensive World War II museum to spectacular seasonal festivals, this area is also boasts … Continue reading Kudanshita Area

By Jonelle Patrick July 23, 2017January 13, 2021

Yasukuni Shrine

This is a gorgeous, lively, maddeningly nationalistic, must-see Imperial shrine. If you follow Japanese news at all, every year you’ll hear about the Yasukuni Shrine. It’s the place where … Continue reading Yasukuni Shrine