Ueno Park

Visiting Ueno Zoo for the first time as an adult shows our reporter the true appeal of the place

Seiji finally visits the zoo that pretty much everyone else who lives in Tokyo has already been to.

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Japan’s oldest monorail is permanently closing next month

Tokyo’s long-time-coming long goodbye to the Ueno monorail.

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Cherry blossom parties allowed at Tokyo’s most popular sakura spots for first time since pandemic

Rules are still in place for how late parties can go, though.

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Finally! First-ever Pokémon manhole covers installed in downtown Tokyo

Pokéfuta are waiting for fans outside two of Japan’s best museums.

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Ueno Park looks eerily deserted in the midst of the coronavirus 【Photos】

The cherry blossom trees are in full bloom, but there’s no one around to enjoy them. 

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Toddler loses beloved plushie in Tokyo, netizens launch frenzied search to reunite them again

If you happen to see a blue octopus by the name of Gar, please contact them immediately.

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We went hanami cherry blossom viewing in gorgeous Ueno Park with complete strangers

Nothing like making friends and enjoying the fleeting beauty of a Japanese spring together.

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Ueno Park’s panda bread is just as warm, fluffy and cute as the pandas themselves 【Photos】

If you’ve ever wanted to gobble up an adorable panda, now’s your chance!

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Tokyo’s most popular park partially bans Pokémon GO in response to inconsiderate gamers

Move comes after discovery of rare Pokémon near temple grounds.

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Mini stampedes in Tokyo’s Ueno Park as it becomes a nest for rare Pokémon GO character【Video】

Fans find it hard to control their excitement when the dragon-type Pokémon pops up.

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