Sensoji in Asakusa (the old Edo downtown area that’s situated beside the`Sumida River) is also known as Asakusa Kannon temple, and is one of the oldest temples in Tokyo (7th century) It is extremely popular as can be seen by the number of visitors that Sensoji is estimated to host being put at some 35 […]
スミス英会話高円寺 Entertaining a Foreigner
The “Entertaining a Foreigner” lesson in the Smith’s School of English curriculm is not only a way for students, and teachers for that matter, to learn the English meaning of many everyday Japanese words but it is also a fantastic means by which to encourage them to speak, ask and answer questions and have a […]
スミス英会話高円寺 Temples of Tokyo – Zojoji
I have always liked and enjoyed visiting temples and shrines throughout Japan, in particular, those that have an interesting association with Japan’s history. I recently decided to write about some of my favourite ones in Tokyo as I think they help us to appreciate that Japan has a stunning history that expands thousands of years. […]