If you've been watching the Japanese news in early June, it can't have escaped your attention that Ueno Zoo was recently graced with the presence of a new, very cuddly black-and-white animal. Indeed, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. What Is Tokyo's Ueno Area Like? Must-see Spots for Sightseeing, Shopping, and Fun! Ueno, located in Tokyo's Taitō Ward, has a ...

This maze of streets next to the railway tracks between Ueno and Okachimachi stations comprises two markets: the covered Ueno Centre Mall and open-air Ameyoko itself. The mall sells an array of ...

When people think of Ueno, such attractions as its famous park, with the zoo, national museums and historic temples come to mind. Then for shopping bargains, there's Ameyoko, a colorful street running ...