we are discussing the madness that occurred at the Ft Lauderdale Pro Swim Ledecky’s world record in the 800 free proves that age is seemingly just a number for her but it also makes the Rio 2016 swim she beat out more memorable Marchand has a few areas of improvement to work on if he hopes to return to his Paris form at the World Championships this summer in Singapore having tight battles in both the 200 and 400 IM but ultimately touching 2nd in both Cal Bear and Mexican swimmer Humberto Najera took down a pair of national records in the men’s backstroke events August 21st, 2024 Asia, International, News, Previews & Recaps, Records The 2024 Japanese Inter-High School Championships wrapped up last night from Saga Prefecture with Toyokawa running away with both the men’s and women’s overall titles Multiple Olympians were in the water over the course of the 4-day meet upping the star power in the 92nd edition of the competition Olympic finalist in the women’s 100m fly event in Paris, 17-year-old Mizuki Hirai raced her way to 2 individual golds for team Nihon University Fujisawa The teen first fired off a time of 56.47 to take the women’s 100m fly establishing a new meet record in the process Hirai opened in 26.42 and closed in 30.05 to get the job done beating the 57.19 she put up in Paris to place 7th overall in the event hitting a prelims time of 56.71 and a semi-final time of 56.80 In fact, her 56.47 from this domestic competition now checks in as a lifetime best, keeping her ranked #2 among the all-time Japanese performers. Only national record holder and 3-time Olympian Rikako Ikee (56.08) has been faster with the pair representing the only JPN female swimmers ever to have delved under the 57-second barrier Hirai’s next victim here was the 100m free where she clocked a time of 55.06 for the victory That’s within range of her career-quickest result of 54.81 notched just this past June In case you missed it, Hirai has committed to swim at the University of Tennessee beginning with the 2025 season That’s a big story for Japanese swimming an organization which rarely sees its athletes make the crossover to NCAA competition Olympic teammate Tatsuya Murasa of Chukyo University also made his presence known at these championships going 2-for-2 in both victories and meet records busted out a time of 1:46.83 to grab the gold in the men’s 200m freestyle The teen split 52.16/54.67 on his way to establishing the new competition benchmark by nearly 2 seconds His effort fell just shy of his lifetime best of 1:46.69 a time he put up leading off the Japanese men’s 4x200m free relay which placed 7th in Paris Murasa doubled up with a victory in the 100m free That not only erased the previous meet record but it also rendered a new Japanese High School Record in the event Finally, IM ace Mio Narita claimed gold in the 400m IM on the final day of competition After settling for silver in the 200m IM on night 1 (2:12.67) Narita upgraded to gold with a time of 4:40.25 in the longer event 17-year-old Narita earned a 6th place finish in Paris She’s been as fast as 4:35.40 in her young career Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" Impressive but Japan still has to change things both at the National Team level and at the Junior level to redeem itself at LA2028 One or two amazing times from their best up and coming swimmers should not give them an excuse to maintain the status quo that failed them miserably in Paris I believe Hirai’s PB is 56.33 which she swam at the Olympic trials that’s the PB (which is the WJR btw) but she did it in a Japanese high school meet in June going a PB so soon after the Olympics is no joke Former Masters swimmer and coach Loretta (Retta) thrives on a non-stop but productive schedule that includes having earned her MBA while working full-time in IT while owning French 75 Boutique while also providing swimming insight for BBC More from Retta RaceSee All Subscribe to our newsletter and receive our latest updates Japan: Kyoeisha/Baroness has reached an agreement with IHI Corporation to acquire Shibaura the turf care machinery business of IHI Agri-Tech Corporation Kyoeisha has been looking to enhance production capacity and expand sales and customer service to meet future domestic and international demand “The acquisition of IHI Agri-Tech Corporation’s turf care machinery business aligns perfectly with these goals,” said a spokesperson for Kyoeisha/Baroness and a reputation for high-quality products both in Japan and overseas Recognising the strategic fit and potential for growth Kyoeisha engaged in extensive discussions with IHI Corporation “Kyoeisha is proud to announce the final agreement for its acquisition of IHI Agri-Tech Corporation’s turf care machinery business This acquisition is expected to enhance product and service value while supporting the expansion of Kyoeisha’s business,” said the spokesperson manufactures and sells turf care equipment primarily for golf courses and sports fields Kyoeisha has earned accolades for its high-quality products both domestically and internationally Kyoeisha leads the turf care equipment industry in the development and sales of autonomous mowers The company exports its products to more than 30 countries and aims to continue expanding its global presence Today's print edition Home Delivery and the upcoming Olympic Games has sent Tokyo’s real estate market into a frenzy “This is war,” a stressed-out property developer (Koji Yamamoto) tells his subordinates as they scramble to find an alternative plot for a blockbuster project that’s just fallen through “Compliance be damned!” Little does he realize he’s about to lead his company into a multibillion-yen property scam orchestrated by a notorious fraudster with the unlikely name of Harrison Yamanaka (Etsushi Toyokawa).googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1499653692894-0'); }); In a time of both misinformation and too much information quality journalism is more crucial than ever.By subscribing Your subscription plan doesn't allow commenting. 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2018-05-11T19:00:00+01:00 Japanese composer-filmmaker Yoshihiro Hanno is directing the film produced by Taiwan’s Joint Pictures and Japan’s Shimensoka Co.  Japanese stars Satoshi Tsumabuki and Etsushi Toyokawa will head the cast of Japan-Taiwan co-production Paradise Next Directed by Japanese composer-filmmaker Yoshihiro Hanno the film will feature a theme song composed by Ryuichi Sakamoto Taiwan’s Joint Pictures and Japan’s Shimensoka Co will co-produce The story follows two Japanese hit men who are forced into exile in Taiwan where they embark on a journey of atonement Production is scheduled to start on June 22 for delivery in the second quarter of 2019 Joint’s James Liu and Shimensoka’s Fumiko Osaka are producing the film which has investment from the exhibition sector and new media Osaka was a producer on Taiwanese filmmaker Hou Hsiao-hsien’s Café Lumiere Hanno is an internationally renowned composer whose soundtrack credits include Jia Zhangke’s Platformand 24 Cityand Hou’s 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male member of the shrine makes his own set of tezutsu hanabi from bamboo covered by straw ropes with a loaded gun and metal powder.” The festival brings together participants from several nearby towns and this year Yasuyoshi Chiba visited Toyokawa and Toyohashi to photograph some of the spectacular scenes We want to hear what you think about this article. 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If you continue to be blocked, please send an email to secruxurity@sizetedistrict.cVmwom with: Your browser does not support JavaScript, or it is disabled．Please check the site policy for more information National Report Aichi Prefecture in central Japan seemed to have borne the brunt of Typhoon No 2’s ferocity with flooding reaching knee level in some residential areas rescue workers discovered a submerged car around 10:10 p.m on June 2 and eventually managed to pull a male driver believed to be in his 60s from the vehicle Toyohashi and neighboring Toyokawa had the highest evacuation alert according to the Aichi prefectural government which said 477 evacuation centers were set up Officials said 1,137 residents were evacuated across the entire prefecture Homes across the prefecture were flooded but it was difficult to assess the extent of damage due to the number of roads rendered impassable Water levels at some roads in a residential area of Toyokawa rose to about 30 centimeters above the knee One resident called it the worst flooding in the 45 years she had lived in the area the water reached knee level at some roads A mother trapped in one of those cars with her son was rescued with her offspring after she made an emergency call to the municipal fire department which had suspended operations between Tokyo and Nagoya on the afternoon of June 2 due to the pounding rain resumed operations from around midday on June 3 30 hurt as typhoon stirs record rainfall in eastern Japan Heavy rain forecast for wide areas as typhoon sideswipes Japan Japan's southern Okinawa Islands prepare as tropical storm approaches Typhoon Mawar losing strength as it barrels toward Okinawa islands Japan protests North Korea’s failed ‘ballistic missile’ launch Information on the latest cherry blossom conditions Please right click to use your browser’s translation function.) A series based on diplomatic documents declassified by Japan’s Foreign Ministry Here is a collection of first-hand accounts by “hibakusha” atomic bomb survivors chefs and others involved in the field of food introduce their special recipes intertwined with their paths in life A series about Japanese-Americans and their memories of World War II In-house News and Messages No reproduction or republication without written permission a manufacturer of combustion appliances here has entered the final stage of producing key components of the Olympic torch for the Paris Games that open in July The company of only 90 or so workers is building the combustor for generating the flame and fuel canisters Shinfuji Burner also helped to make the relay torch for the 2021 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games The Paris 2024 Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games approached Shinfuji Burner in August 2022 The committee in January 2023 entrusted the company to manufacture the combustor section--the core element of the torch product--for 2,000 torches The champagne-colored torch for the Paris Games will measure 70 centimeters in length and weigh 1.5 kilograms and its combustor is designed to withstand gusts of 60 kph and downpours of 50 millimeters per hour The cusp of the torch comes with an elongated slit on its side The flame flutters like a flag when the torchbearer runs or the wind blows and we initially thought we wouldn’t be able to make this,” Akira Yamamoto the 67-year-old president of Shinfuji Burner “The technologies we cultivated for the Tokyo Games have proved useful for the Paris Games.” A torch lighting ceremony was held in Greece on April 16 The torch relay will start in the French city of Marseille on May 8 OLYMPICS/ Shortened torch relay starts for Beijing Games China mandates 3-day Olympic torch relay amid virus concerns French President Macron to attend Tokyo Olympics - minister the Paris Olympics flame is lit at the cradle of ancient games Leaf KYOTO Etsushi Toyokawa star of the film "Work in Progress: Umeyasu Fujieda," co-starring Ryosei Tayama and director Shunsaku Kawage took the stage at the opening ceremony in Kyoto ⓒ "Work in progress - Umeyasu Fujieda" by Jidai Gekijo Partners 42 Shotaro Ikenami's bestselling historical novel series of the same title has sold over 6 million copies in total and has been adapted into films in the past that of an "acupuncturist" who saves lives and that of a "trickster" who kills people "Work in Progress: Umeyasu Fujieda 2," is scheduled to be released on April 7 see the critically acclaimed first film in theaters Shotaro Ikenami (1923-90) was a prolific writer of samurai novels that became fodder for a long list of hit TV series and films in Japan To commemorate the 100th anniversary of his birth a consortium of media companies has produced two films based on the author’s series about Baian Fujieda an acupuncturist-slash-assassin in Edo (present-day Tokyo) the novels inspired multiple TV and film adaptations including a 1990s TV series starring a young Ken Watanabe as Baian The first of the two latest film iterations “Baian the Assassin M.D.,” is more lavishly produced than the average television period drama with lushly atmospheric visuals by cinematographer Yasuhiko Minamino and skilled But the blackhearted villains and the hero who is dirty only on the surface make the story a good fit for the small screen the audience for which has long preferred broad-stroke entertainment over knotty character drama the film is squarely pitched at graying Ikenami fans with 60-year-old Etsushi Toyokawa bringing an “angel of death” gravitas to his role as Baian.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1499653692894-0'); }); While in demand for his life-saving skills as an acupuncturist Baian works an unusual side hustle killing strangers at the behest of an agent called a “tsuru” (“vine”) in underworld jargon the only one who knows about his secret life is Hikojiro (Ainosuke Kataoka) a toothpick maker who is both a close friend and a wily fellow killer please disable the ad blocking feature and reload the page This website uses cookies to collect information about your visit for purposes such as showing you personalized ads and content By clicking “Accept all,” you will allow the use of these cookies Users accessing this site from EEA countries and UK are unable to view this site without your consent By Sawako Yamaguchi / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer KOBE — Leading mail-order company Felissimo has a brand called You+More! which sells unique products for everyday life Some of its more interesting items include a stuffed animal sheep that can be “sheared,” a pillow in the shape of a gorilla with its arm out and a freshly molted Japanese spider crab stuffed animal “We create goods that make everyday items seem more fun and enjoyable,” said Sayo Toyokawa a collaboration with Rokkosan Pasture in the city’s Nada Ward can be “sheared” with the pull of a clipper-shaped zipper Toyokawa’s team spoke with sheep farmers numerous times to re-create the color and texture of the wool and the sheep’s skin comprises six women and mostly makes products with animal motifs “We study the biology of the animal as well as look for what makes them cute and interesting,” Toyokawa said The ¥6,380 Japanese spider crab stuffed animal was made to show how much larger the crabs can be after molting A ¥2,420 king penguin pouch shows the molting process of the birds as they mature from chicks to adults the western lowland gorilla at Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Nagoya who went viral for his good looks was the model for the gorilla-shaped pillow “We want to show the charming aspects of animals that aren’t that well-known,” Toyokawa said A memorable moment for Toyokawa occurred several years ago when she was making an otter bag that is no longer on sale She remembers how appreciative she felt for all the help the staff at the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan gave her by telling her about physical characteristics that would not have been noticeable had she only looked at photos such as the otters’ furry elbows and flat heads Everything she learned was brand-new information for her Toyokawa said she cherishes the feeling she had of being able to introduce others to this fascinating animal through her work New ideas for products come from talking about random things a fan of marine life and a collector of socks,” she said “Each member of our team talks about what she likes ‘That’s interesting,’ and that’s where our creative process begins.” Felissimo has received an increasing number of requests from zoos and aquariums which are looking to promote the animals in their care the company makes about 50 products every year Toyokawa said: “Some customers tell us they are soothed by our products It’s rewarding to know that our creations have meant something to someone We want to continue producing goods that will make people smile in everyday life.” Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting © 2025 The Japan News - by The Yomiuri Shimbun Please view the main text area of the page by skipping the main menu. 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Yasuo Tsuruhashi's comedy "Black Widow Business" is a feature-length illustration of this venerable saying though it also reflects present-day trends in an aging Japan The "fools" in question are the graying Lotharios who fall for the middle-aged charms of Sayoko (Shinobu Otake) a scam artist working in cahoots with Kashiwagi (Etsushi Toyokawa) the louche president of a shady match-matching service targeting elderly well-off men.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1499653692894-0'); }); Based on a novel by Naoki-Prize-winning author Hiroyuki Kurokawa "Black Widow Business" is directed and scripted by TV veteran Tsuruhashi and shares some of the all-too-common faults of TV dramas here — from over-plotting to a final descent into dotabata (slapstick) wackiness Japanese film marriages are as diverse as the real things ranging from the uncommunicative couple of Kiyoshi Kurosawa's "Tokyo Sonata" (2008) to the doting pair of the "Tsuri Baka Nisshi" ("Dairy of a Fishing Fool") series (1988-2009) though the easy-going wife of the fishing-mad salaryman hero has to put up with a lot including hubby's drunken revels with his elderly fishing buddy/boss husbandly bad behavior often goes beyond the merely annoying The behavior in question — such as the beating of the saintly heroine by her estranged husband in Yoji Yamada's "Tasogare Seibei" ("The Twilight Samurai," 2002) — is frequently presented as awful though feudal social mores enforce wifely tolerance of it many Japanese movie husbands get away with murder — or at least extramarital frolics.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1499653692894-0'); }); The latter is the case with the cheating hero of Isao Yukisada's overly long but hard hitting (particularly to certain male viewers) "Kondo wa Aisaika" ("A Good Husband") TOKYO, JAPAN: With 'Tokyo Swindlers' now available on Netflix viewers can dive into this gripping Japanese crime-drama series that premiered on July 25 the show is based on Ko Shinjo's bestselling novel and features a stellar cast including Jolene Kim Set against the bustling backdrop of Tokyo the series follows a sophisticated group of real estate con artists as they execute a high-stakes 10-billion-yen heist The show’s blend of intense drama and thrilling twists promises to captivate fans of Japanese-set dramas delivering a fresh and exciting narrative to the genre With its intricate plot and powerful performances 'Tokyo Swindlers' is poised to be a standout addition to Netflix’s lineup Etsushi Toyokawa delivers a masterful performance as Harrison Yamanaka in 'Tokyo Swindlers' capturing the essence of a charismatic yet complex con artist with exceptional skill the cunning leader of a sophisticated group of swindlers is a testament to his range and depth as an actor His ability to convey both the charm and ruthless ambition of Yamanaka adds layers of intrigue to the character Toyokawa excels in bringing to life Yamanaka’s intricate schemes and strategic mind embodying the tension and high stakes of the show’s elaborate heist Etsushi Toyokawa’s role as Harrison Yamanaka stands out as a highlight showcasing his exceptional talent and adding a rich dimension to the series ‘Tokyo Swindlers' is a must-watch for those who appreciate well-crafted storytelling and intricate character development the series stands out for its meticulous writing and character arc reaches a satisfying and logical conclusion targets a coveted plot of land worth 10 billion yen near a Buddhist temple capitalizing on Tokyo's booming property prices joins the team and engages in a complex scheme involving negotiation and manipulation Unlike some shows that lose their soul in the quest for narrative precision 'Tokyo Swindlers' balances a well-oiled plot machine with a deeply emotional core keeping viewers invested throughout its nearly 7-hour runtime The contrasting lives and goals of characters like Harrison and Shimomura offer a profound commentary on justice and the legal spectrum while the interplay between their triumphs and downfalls adds depth to the narrative The show is rich with Christian and Buddhist imagery highlighting themes of desecration and modern encroachment in Japan and provides a sharp critique of the narcissistic real estate world.  'Tokyo Swindlers' is available for streaming on Netflix Japanese thriller series Tokyo Swindlers is coming to Netflix in July 2024 Picture: Tokyo Swindlers – Booster Project but we’re keeping track of everything you need to know about Tokyo Swindlers on Netflix Tokyo Swindlers is an upcoming Japanese Netflix Original crime thriller series and the adaptation of the novel Jimenshitachi by author Shinjo Ko Ohne Hitoshi is the writer and director behind the series Booster Project is the production company behind the series Netflix has yet to announce the release date for Tokyo Swindlers we have learned that a preliminary release date of July 25th Netflix has provided the logline for Tokyo Swindlers: “Based on Ko Shinjo’s captivating novel Tokyo Swindlers brings to life a high-stakes game of real estate deception who has been eagerly anticipating this project this thrilling crime drama series stars Go Ayano and Etsushi Toyokawa The story unveils a series of unprecedented crimes committed by a cunning group of land scammers who use real estate sales as bait to steal large sums of money” Ayano Go and Toyokawa Etsushi are the only confirmed cast members so far Fans of Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Yu Yu Hakusho may recognize Ayano Go as Younger Toguro He also starred in the 2023 thriller Hard Days as Yazaki Takayuki the actor is known for starring in Japanese television shows such as MIU 404 Picture: Ayano Go as Younger Toguro in Yu Yu Hakusho Toyokawa Etsushi has yet to star in a Netflix Original He is most well-known for his roles in Japanese movies and television shows such as Love Letter He also starred in the English-language movie Midway as Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto Picture: Etsushi Toyokawa as Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto in Midway – Summit Entertainment Chae has been listed in the cast but will provide Taniguchi/Hattori’s voice for the English dub Will you be watching Tokyo Swindlers on Netflix Jacob Robinson is a seasoned entertainment journalist who joined What’s on Netflix seven years ago in 2018 Jacob brings a diverse perspective to streaming coverage He specializes in tracking Netflix's expanding library of anime and K-dramas in addition to other TV and movie coverage in addition providing in-depth analysis K-Dramas New ‘Squid Game’ Season 3 Teaser and First Looks Drop; 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Director Shinsuke Satou revealed when he envisioned a person to cast the General's role Toyokawa was the one who came to his mind By Srijita MahapatraUpdated:Jul 27 20223min The official website of the sequel live-action film Kingdom II: To Distant Lands unveiled 4 new cast members joining the team on Tuesday Japanese Academy Award winner Etsushi Toyokawa will feature in this movie as Lord Hyō The newly announced cast includes (left to right in the image below): Shinsuke Satou is back in the director’s chair He revealed that when he envisioned a person to cast the General’s role Toyokawa was the one who came to his mind and the presence and persuasive power as a general and Kanna Hashimoto are all reprising their respective characters Shin (Xin) and Ka Ryō Ten (He Liao Diao) from the previous film Tsutomu Kuroiwa will collaborate with Satou and original author Yasuhisa Hara on the scriptwriting and Yutaka Yamada is composing the soundtrack Kingdom was released in Japan in April 2019 and grossed 690,219,500 yen (about US$6.17 million) in its first three days The picture later sold a total of 4.11 million tickets for 5,471,938,400 yen (about US$50.42 million) earning a total of 5.73 billion yen (approximately US$53.2 million) Kingdom is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yasuhisa Hara It has been serialized in Shueisha’s seinen manga magazine Weekly Young Jump since January 2006 with its chapters collected in sixty-four tankōbon volumes as of February 2022 The series was adapted into a three-season anime television series by Studio Pierrot A fourth season will premiere in April 2022 the Kingdom manga had over 87 million copies making it one of the best-selling manga series of all time the manga won the Grand Prize of the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize Kingdom provides a fictionalized account of the Warring States period primarily through the experiences of the war orphan Xin and his comrades as he fights to become the greatest general under the heavens unifying China for the first time in 500 years Source: Mantan Web Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); PreviousNext About Us Animehunch brings the latest news and updates from the anime and manga industry straight to your screens. We also frequently put out anime recommendations & lists along with our opinions on interesting topics. News TipsWrite For UsGuest Post Partner With UsAdvertise With UsEditorial Policy Tokyo's best shrines and temples for photography in JLooking for unique spots to photograph in Tokyo? The city has numbers of Instagram-worthy spots such as swanky cafes with colourful desserts and streets with glaring neon lights Along with those spots related to the modern culture of Japan there are also some historical sites that offer unique and astonishing traditional Japanese scenery you should definitely hunt for these “only in Japan” instagram-worthy spots I have picked 7 most unique and cool looking temples and shrines in Tokyo which are highly recommended for photographers or Instagrammers 😉 *Please note that this article contains affiliate links Zojoji Temple (増上寺) is possibly the most photo-worthy temple in the city It’s also called “the Wolverine Temple” since it made an appearance on the X-MEN’s spin-off movie: The Wolverine in 2013 The temple is located very near Tokyo Tower and this astonishing view of the temple with Tokyo Tower behind is actually real Zojoji is a Jodo sect Buddhist temple which is considered as one of the most important temples in Japan with its historical and religious sense most notably it’s the place where most members of Tokugawa clan (the Great shogunate of Edo period) rest in peace and Ieyasu himself The temple is also home of 1,000 “Jizou” statues (the guardian deity of children) which is another appealing photo spot Map: https://goo.gl/h2pGyu Access: 3 mins from Onarimon or Shibakoen station Toyokawa Inari Tokyo Betsuin (豊川稲荷東京別院) is a temple located in Akasaka the upscale area of Tokyo where many office and luxury hotels are located The temple is known for home to countless statues of foxes which creates very mysterious and unique atmosphere The temple was originally built in 1828 as a branch temple of the main Toyokawa Inari Temple which is in Toyokawa City Foxes are associated with temples of Inari ( the Shinto deity of rice) and this is why every “inari” temples situate foxes and worship them as god Map: https://goo.gl/o3oj4W Access: 5 mins from Akasaka Mitsuke station exit B or Nagatacho station exit 7 Have you seen the famous red torii gates tunnel at Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine in Kyoto Did you know you can find pretty similar thing in Tokyo Hie Shrine (日枝神社) is Tokyo’s one of best kept secrets with magnificent stairs lined with red torii gates This Shinto shrine is known for a divine favor of love knot marriage tie and easy delivery of children and welcome local worshippers all year around It’s located in Akasaka area and only 15 mins away on foot from Toyokawa Inari Tokyo Betsuin Map: https://goo.gl/ysmXSc Access: 3 mins from Akasaka Station or Tameike-sanno Station Hours: 5:00 to 18:00 (Apr-Sep)/6:00 to 17:00(Oct-Mar) Hie Shrine isn’t the only “red torii gates” kind of shrine in Tokyo Nezu Shrine (根津神社) is another instagram-worthy torii gates shrine you can find in Tokyo Hundreds of vermilion torii gates lies across the shrine sites and visitors can actually walk through them The shrine holds one of Tokyo’s most spectacular flower festivals “Bunkyo Azalea Festival” in every spring Nezu Shrine is located in Nezu area which is in Shitamachi area (Tokyo’s old-fashioned downtown area) where unspoilt serene local life can be seen Map: https://goo.gl/Zm7rnS Access: 5 mins walk from Nezu station or Sendagi station Gotokuji Temple (豪徳寺) is the most bizarre and eye-popping temple in Tokyo The cat statue is called Manekineko (the beckoning cat) and it’s a popular lucky charm in Japan which people believe to bring a luck to its owner Gotokuji Temple is known as the place of origin of Manekineko worshippers buy beckoning cats dolls at the temple and when their wish come true they tend to come back to the temple to dedicate cat statues This is why the temple has numerous cats and known as the most blessed temples in town The shrine is located in a residential area slightly off the major tourist areas in Tokyo Enjoy taking photos of cute little cats from different angles Map: https://goo.gl/hphjk2 Access: 6 mins from Miyanosaka Station or 8 mins from Gotokuji Station Meiji Jingu Shrine (明治神宮) invite over 300 visitors every year The shrine is dedicated to the Emperor Meiji and the Empress Shoken since 1920 one of the most bustling districts in Tokyo the shrine retains calm and peaceful atmosphere since it’s surrounded by the forest of 100,000 trees The rich nature of Meiji Jingu Shrine lies from the main entrance with the enormous wooden torii gate to the main hall of the shrine the most popular photo spot at Meiji Jingu Shrine is the colourful sake barrels which are stored at the middle of the approach to the shrine’s main hall Map: https://goo.gl/oPBG7e Access: a short walk from Harajuku Station or Meiji Jingumae Station Sensoji (浅草寺) is located in Asakusa one of the most popular tourist areas in Tokyo Tokyo’s oldest temple was founded in 7th century and has been serving as a symbol of the district for many centuries The magnificent temple and the surrounding area represent the old-time Tokyo where nostalgic and historical atmosphere remains from many years ago The most popular photo spot of the temple is Kaminarimon Gate which is situated at the very beginning of the approach to the main hall of the temple the massive red gate with the humongous lantern hanging it’s recommended to visit at night for photographers Map: https://goo.gl/yrWxzT Hours: 6:00 to 17:00 (Kaminarimon Gate is always open) If you need more travel guide about unique and trendy photo spots in Tokyo please check out my other articles listed below "The world is my oyster." As a dedicated globetrotter and hammock enthusiast and discovering the world’s most incredible destinations I’ve always had a deep connection to my roots but my love for adventure has led me to spend over a decade exploring countries across the globe—from culture-rich cities to remote hideaways Travel isn't just a hobby for me; it's a lifestyle I'm constantly searching for new ways to fuel my wanderlust I’ve developed a wealth of knowledge and a treasure trove of tips that make traveling more enjoyable I've come to appreciate not only the beauty of travel but also the importance of understanding diverse cultures and I’m excited to share those lessons with others and firsthand stories that help travelers navigate their journeys to Japan or setting off on a global adventure From hidden gems in Japan to travel hacks that make any trip smoother I hope my insights inspire you to embark on your own adventures and make the most of every moment You can also find my stories here ▶ https://medium.com/@nahobm