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{Japan Winter} Asakusa, Tokyo: Calaugh Cat Cafe & Asakusa sightseeing

{Japan Winter} Asakusa, Tokyo: Calaugh Cat Cafe & Asakusa sightseeing

“Neko-chan…” I heard one of the rickshaw guys said to me as I walked past them. I was wearing my cat ears that day (yes, I love wearing weird stuff on my head). I couldn’t understand the rest of the stuff he said, but I did turn around and smile. When walking around Asakusa, you will definitely find plenty of rickshaws. I got a little obsessed in taking photos of these rickshaw tour guides, because …

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{Japan Winter} Asakusa, Tokyo: The hustle bustle of Sensoji Temple & Nakamise street market

{Japan Winter} Asakusa, Tokyo: The hustle bustle of Sensoji Temple & Nakamise street market

Have you been to Asakusa? We didn’t have time to visit Asakusa during our first trip to Japan back in 2012. So the second time around, we decided to spend a few hours in Asakusa to enjoy the market atmosphere of Nakamise-dori. Upon arrival in front of Kaminarimon, we realise how touristy Asakusa is. Hundreds of people posing in front of the gate, trying to get the best photo without having too many people in the background. …

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