Asakusa

Asakusa (浅草, Japanese: [asakꜜsa] ⓘ) is a district in Taitō, Tokyo, Japan.

[1] Through such trading, many fudasashi came to have a considerable amount of disposable income and as result theaters and geisha houses began to spring up in nearby Asakusa.

The area was heavily damaged by US bombing raids during World War II, particularly the 10 March 1945 firebombing of Tokyo.

In 1947, when the city was transformed into a metropolis, it was merged with Shitaya to form the modern Taito ward.

The Suzuhiro store serves local craft beer with traditional kamaboko.

In keeping with a peculiarly Tokyo tradition, Asakusa hosts a major cluster of domestic kitchenware stores on Kappabashi-dori, which is visited by many Tokyoites for essential supplies.

[citation needed] Because of its colourful location, downtown credentials, and relaxed atmosphere by Tokyo standards, Asakusa is a popular accommodation choice for budget travelers.

There is a significant Brazilian presence in the local community and the Association of Samba Schools of Asakusa is based there.

[5] The district has two railway stations with the same name: Taitō City Board of Education operates public elementary and junior high schools.