Though perhaps not an A-list attraction, the Yanaka Cemetery is certainly worth a visit, especially if you are a resident of Tokyo or have an interest in the city’s history. Located north of the Ueno district, it stretches...
Read MoreThese scary-looking Hannibal Lector masks are actually to make a woman’s face smaller. The idea is that you wear them in the bath or while you sleep, and sweating makes your face smaller. The one on the right is for in the...
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This was taken at the Sanja Matsuri, one of Tokyo’s biggest festivals, back in July. The...
Read MoreIt’s not so famous, but I the Shinagawa Matsuri is one of the best festivals I’ve seen in Tokyo. There’s a procession of people in costume from the Edo Period (1609-1867), and then a firewalking by priests and...
Read MoreShrine for “mizuko,” aborted and miscarried babies.
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