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Assassinations
Assassinations
Visit spots connected to the assasinations of government officials.
Azabu Juban
Azabu Juban
Learn more about the first US Consulate and statues with interesting stories.
Ginza
Ginza
See how Ginza became the famous Western shopping street that it is today.
Harajuku
Harajuku
Explorer the influence of both the US and Japanese militaries in Harajuku and Yoyogi Park.
Hibiya
Hibiya
Learn more about the social unrest -- including murders -- associated with Hibiya Park and Tokyo Station.
Hokusai Views
Hokusai Views
Visit the sites that Hokusai captured as woodblock prints at shrines along the Sumida River.
Life of Hokusai
Life of Hokusai
Learn more about the life of famous artist Hokusai who created the 36 Views of Mt Fuji.
Imperial History
Imperial History
Learn about the Japanese imperial family's history while exploring the Imperial Palace East Garden.
Kasuga
Kasuga
Explore a Japanese neighborhood from the Showa era (1930s-1980s).
Kawagoe
Kawagoe
Experience the old days of Edo (now Tokyo) in the historic town of Kawagoe.
Nihonbashi
Nihonbashi
Shop in stores dating back hundreds of years in the area that is the center of Japan.
Ningyocho
Ningyocho
Explore the food and history of the traditional Ningyocho neighborhood.
Ochonomizu
Ochonomizu
See how East meets West in religion and history in the historic neighborhood of Ochnomizu.
Roppongi
Roppongi
Discover the history of this neighborhood where many foreign nationals live and dine.
Ryogoku
Ryogoku
Learn about this neighborhood associated with sumo and the famous artist Hokusai.
Shibuya
Shibuya
Learn more about the history of the famous Shibuya Crossing, love hotels, and Shibuya Castle.
Takanawa
Takanawa
Explore the legend of the 47 Ronin and other history in this rapidly revitalizing neighborhood.
Tsukiji
Tsukiji
Explore the neighborhood where foreigners lived before it was a famous fish market.
Ueno
Ueno
Learn about the US and Western connections to Ueno Park and explore Ameyoko market street.
Yanaka
Yanaka
Explore the historic shops in Yanaka including Yanaka Ginza street.
Yamate, Yokohama
Yamate, Yokohama
Explore the gardens and historic Western homes in the former foreign settlement in Yokohama.
Yoshiwara
Yoshiwara
Discover the "seedier" side of Japan's history in Yoshiwara -- the red-light district of Tokyo.
Yotsuya
Yotsuya
Explore the haunted history of Yotsuya and Shinjuku.
Zoshigaya
Zoshigaya
Explore the beauty and the legends surrounding historic religious buildings around Zoshigaya.
ABOUT THE WALKS
ABOUT THE WALKS
Most walks are typically 2 hours long and involve walking about 3 kilometers around a Tokyo neighborhood. Walks outside of Tokyo may be longer and include a stop for lunch. Some walks involve using public transportation to visit different locations. Walks are cancelled for rain or other bad weather. Walks are free of charge; donations accepted.
To schedule a walk and for more information, email Amy at amy.h.fujii@gmail.com
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