Asakusa
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Asakusa is a district in Taitō, Tokyo, Japan. It is known for the Sensō-ji, a Buddhist temple dedicated to the bodhisattva Kannon. There are several other temples in Asakusa, as well as various festivals, such as the Sanja Matsuri.
The Kaminarimon, with its giant chōchin, the outer gate of Sensō-ji temple
Sensō-ji at night
Aerial view of Asakusa
Asakusa rokku-chome was once the biggest theater district in Edo.
Taitō
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Taitō is a special ward in the Tokyo Metropolis in Japan. In English, it is known as Taitō City.
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