Walking Through Time: Asakusa's Sensoji

Tokyo is always bustling and modern, yet within its heart lies a neighborhood that seems to move to a different rhythm of time. That place is Asakusa, and at its center stands the iconic **Sensoji Temple (浅草寺)**. ⛩ The Majestic Red Lantern, Kaminarimon As soon as I arrived at the entrance of Sensoji, my eyes were drawn to the massive red lantern inscribed with "Kaminarimon (雷門)." While countless people were busy taking photos, I paused for a moment, closed my eyes, and stood at the gateway, imagining. Long ago, someone must have started their journey here under this lantern—carrying prayers and wishes in their heart. 🛍 The Colors and Scents of Nakamise Street Passing through Kaminarimon leads to Nakamise Street, a lively stretch filled with traditional snacks, souvenirs, people dressed in yukata, and the enticing aroma of freshly grilled senbei wafting through the air. The doll I bought, thinking "just one," quickly became two, and the ningyo-yaki I intended to "just taste" disappeared in an instant. Despite the crowd, the street felt oddly warm and familiar—a small festival in the heart of Tokyo.