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Tokyo
Asakusa
One of the best districts to experience old-fashioned Tokyo is historical
Asakusa. Located in the center of an area traditionally known as
Shitamachi, this was the part of the city generally inhabited by common
townspeople during the Edo era. The main attraction in Asakusa is Sensoji
Temple. Completed in the 7th century, it is one of Tokyo's oldest and most
popular Buddhist Temples.Leading up to the main temple building is the
iconic gate Kaminarimon and Nakamise shopping street which is lined with
vendors selling local speciality items and souvenirs.
Food
As a city Tokyo has received the most Michelin stars of any city in the world
and offers an amazing range of dining opportunities, of course like every
region of Japan you can find local speciality cuisine items such as nigiri-
zushi, tempura, soba, chankonabe, and monjayaki to name a few.
However, because people from all over Japan have been relocating to the
capital for hundreds of years, It's also possible to find authentic regional
food from all across the country in Tokyo.