Stage Jan 14, 2015
Rising stars of kabuki run new-year Asakusa gauntlet
by Natsume Date
One of the major sightseeing spots in Tokyo, and indeed in Japan, is the city's oldest temple, Sensoji, which was founded in 645 in the Asakusa district of present-day Taito Ward. Though perpetually thronged with people, its beautiful precincts attract staggering numbers at New ...