Asakusa is a neighborhood in Tokyo which is most famous for its temples and soba noodles, but which has historically developed as a major entertainment district during the Edo Period (1603-1868). Asakusa is the center of Tokyo’s “shitamachi”, one of Tokyo’s districts, which literally means “low city” but refers to the traditional, low-rise part of … Continue reading Series! Exploring Tokyo for ¥1000 or Less: Asakusa