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Travel To the Past! Retro-Chic Japanese Shopping Arcades

February 3, 2024
BY Narumi

You can hear the wind chimes and the chatter of the locals in the shops. You walk around to stumble upon tatami (Traditional Japanese flooring) merchants. Or the quirky life advice fortune tellers. The charm of Shotengai (Shopping Arcade) lies in the worn-down retro store signs […]

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A Taste of Asakusa – a place to enjoy morning, day and night

October 5, 2022
BY Dmitri Austin

Asakusa, a district of Tokyo, is an extremely popular sightseeing destination for both Japanese and foreign tourists alike - and for good reason! A traditional atmosphere, delicious food and wonderful sight-seeing spots combine to make for a wonderful destination. Asakusa was originally an entertainment district for […]

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Asakusa Kokono Club Hotel: a creative and energetic accommodation in Asakusa

September 13, 2022
BY Lauren Shannon

We are always looking for interesting, welcoming, and unique accommodations in the best locations for our guests and visitors to Japan. We were so excited to discover the Asakusa Kokono Club Hotel. This stylish and modern concept hotel is in the heart of Asakusa along a […]

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Interview with Asakusa Kokono Club Hotel, a great place to stay in Tokyo

December 24, 2021
BY Francesca Poggi

If you’re looking for somewhere to stay in Tokyo where you can feel like you’ve been transported back in time, then Asakusa Kokono Club is the place for you! It’s the only hotel in Japan combined with a theatre, where you can connect with locals and […]