Tokyo Past 3

Sugatami no Ido: The Life Span-Divining Well of Chomeiji

ByMizhelle July 30, 2022July 30, 2022

There’s a spooky water well in Tokyo that can tell you how much longer you have left to live. Would you dare take a look?

ByMizhelle May 25, 2022January 8, 2025

The lucky cats of Imado Shrine beckon love and bring good fortune.

Tokyo | Area Guides

ByMizhelle May 14, 2022August 9, 2022

Find the best things to do in Ginza, from top attractions to curious hidden gems. Explore Ginza with ease through this travel guide.

ByMizhelle May 5, 2022May 5, 2022

Moving to a different country can help you recover from a traumatic past, but it certainly doesn’t solve everything for you.

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ByMizhelle May 4, 2022January 15, 2025

Many people who go to Ikebukuro today know it for its themed cafes, anime shops, and drinking spots. It’s a…

ByMizhelle April 10, 2022January 6, 2025

Behind the fame and allure of Yoshiwara is a tragic past built on the slavery of women. Here’s what it looks like today.

Area Guides

ByMizhelle April 4, 2022January 15, 2025

Check out things to do in Harajuku, the mecca of kawaii fashion and food. See the trendiest spots, and learn about some hidden gems, too.

ByMizhelle April 2, 2022April 2, 2022

This underrated cherry blossom spot is a 10km cycling and walking path that leads to Lake Tama.

ByMizhelle March 26, 2022February 5, 2025

People come to Ginza for its luxury shops and elegant cafes, but hidden in a small alley is a tiny…

ByMizhelle March 22, 2022January 10, 2025

Ride a slope car than runs through a tunnel of cherry blossom trees at Funaoka Castle Ruins Park, one of Japan’s Top 100 Sakura Spots.