U.S. News Insider Tip: Take a 20-minute walk northwest of Ueno Park to the more than 100,000-square-foot Yanaka Cemetery, the first public burial ground in Tokyo and an oasis of foliage and ...

Ueno Park is one of Tokyo's oldest public parks. Join us as we take a stroll around the grounds and unravel the story of the city's transition from the samurai era to a modern society. The ...

Ueno Park, Shinjuku Gyoen ... For those who revel in the heat, summer in Tokyo can be highly rewarding. The air is hot and ...

Spring also brings vibrant festivals, from the dazzling Takayama Matsuri to Kyoto’s geisha-led Miyako Odori. Whether you’re ...

Now, the Tokyo government, which manages metropolitan parks that include Ueno Park in Taito Ward and Inokashira Park in Musashino and Mitaka cities, are allowing people to enjoy picnics with food ...

To explore Tokyo’s greener side, head next to Ueno Park. The park – which dates back to the 19th century – comes to life in spring, as more than 1,000 cherry trees burst into pink bloom ...