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Asakusa is a district in Taito , Tokyo, Japan . It is the center of Tokyo's shitamachi, which literally means "low city," referring to the low elevation of this old part of Tokyo, on the banks of the Sumida River . As the name suggests, the area has a more traditional Japanese atmosphere than some other neighborhoods in Tokyo. Asakusa is famous for the Sensoji , a very popular Buddhist temple, built in the 7th century. The temple is approached via the Nakamise, a shopping street that has been providing temple visitors with a variety of traditional, local snacks and tourist souvenirs for centuries. There are several other temples in Asakusa, as well as various festivals, such as the Sanja Matsuri . Photo by Fadzil Hisham Kaminarimon is the first of two large entrance gates leading to Sensoji Temple. First built more than 1000 years ago, it is the symbol of Asakusa. The Nakamise shopping street leads from Kaminarimon to the temple grounds. RUGBY...

The Shibuya Crossing is one of Tokyo ’s most popular place. It is often referred to as the world's busiest crosswalk, where thousands of pedestrians scramble across the crossing daily. At peak times, approximately 1,000 to 2,500 people cross the intersection every two minutes. Photo by Fadzil Hisham Shibuya Crossing is a very important spot in Tokyo. The nearby Shibuya Station is one of the world's busiest train stations. It connects popular areas such as Shinjuku , Harajuku and Roppongi , and it's almost impossible to bypass Shibuya on a visit to Tokyo or even a trip across town. Shibuya currently services eight major train lines. Photo by Fadzil Hisham The crossing gave rise to the term “scramble” since pedestrians cross from all directions. It walks the line between manic chaos and perfect synchronization. The hypnotic pace of the changing traffic light seems to signal the masses into a mesmerizing, yet claustrophobic, waltz. Take the chance to “...