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Few places in Tokyo combine history, culture, and nature as clearly as Ueno Park. Located in one of the city’s busiest districts, the park attracts millions of visitors each year. People come to see museums, temples, cherry blossoms, and wildlife at the zoo.

Sumi-e is a style of ink painting that uses black ink to create images with simple brush strokes. The name comes from the Japanese words for ink, sumi, and painting, e. Artists use brushes, ink, and paper to create landscapes, plants, animals, and calligraphy-like forms.

A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn that offers a unique style of hospitality. These inns feature tatami floors, futon bedding, baths, and carefully prepared meals. Today, ryokan are popular with Japanese travelers and international visitors.

Burdock root is a long, brown root vegetable that appears in many traditional Japanese dishes. Known as gobo in Japan, it has a crunchy texture and a mild, earthy flavor that works well in soups, snacks, and sweets. T

Anko donuts combine a familiar Western pastry with a classic Japanese filling. These soft, fried treats are filled with sweet red bean paste known as anko. The result is a dessert that blends two food traditions in a simple and recognizable way.