Kristin Braswell Considered the first public park in Tokyo, Ueno is an ideal place for a leisurely stroll in the city. Formerly part of Kaneiji Temple, Ueno Park is now home to the Ueno Zoo ...

Sunday was another gorgeous day here, with unlimited sunshine and temps in the low 70s. It’s weather I wish I could bring ...

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 ...

People hearing nature's call near Ueno Zoo in Tokyo can now seek inspiration from some of the institution's finest animals. Those who use the redesigned public restroom in Ueno Park and grace its ...

Foreign workers took to the streets of Japan's capital on March 9, calling for wage increases and improved labor conditions as the peak of th ...

After four long years, the sights and sounds of picnickers beneath the cherry blossom trees returned to Tokyo’s Ueno Park as COVID-19 restrictions were lifted. Families and friends enjoyed food ...

Each spring, locals and visitors flock to the city's most famous parks to partake in Hanami, which translates to "flower viewing." Ueno Park, a renowned cherry blossom spot, is currently witnessing ...

Along with Ueno Park, Asukayama Park is one of the oldest green spaces in Tokyo. People from all over the city have been coming here to see the sakura in spring ever since shogun Tokugawa ...

As an alternative, head to Tokyo Tower for sweeping views of the city at night. Kickstart your day with a walk through Ueno ...

STORY: :: Crowds brave unseasonably cool weather to enjoy Tokyo's cherry blossom trees in full bloom ... Visitors in the capital's Ueno Park were undeterred by the chilly weather, with many taking ...