A stub here!<p>

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There is a lot of concrete, but there are some choice oases, most notably Ueno Park... but come June the green heart of Shinobu Pond is transformed into a verdant, steamy garden! Sumida River in Asakusa is another place to see the cherries.<p>

As <a href="https://japanthis.com/2017/06/28/what-does-taito-mean/">Marky Star</a> reminds us, there used to be an Asakusa Ward, and a Shitaya Ward. Taito Ward is a relatively new invention.</p>

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<h2>PLACES TO SEE</h2>

<a href="http://www.crowdedworld.com/japan/asakusa.html">&raquo; Asakusa</a><br>
<a href="http://www.crowdedworld.com/japan/ueno.html">&raquo; Ueno (&#x4e0a;&#x91ce;)</a><br>
<a href="#">Uguisudani (&#x9daf;&#x8c37;)</a></p>


<h2>NEIGHBOURING WARDS</h2><br>
<a href="#">&raquo; Sumida Ward (&#x58a8;&#x7530;&#x533a;)</a><p>

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