Atlantic Salmon colonized Lake Ontario from the sea during the last post-glacial period and adapted to life in freshwater conditions. To the aboriginal peoples residing near Lake Ontario, the species was an object of worship and an important part of their diet.

Asakusa is often described as the "Kyoto of Tokyo" because it is one of the few districts in the ultra-modern capital that preserves a strong sense of Edo-period history and traditional charm. Like Kyoto, Asakusa is centered around a major spiritual site—the Senso-ji Temple—and features narrow streets lined with traditional craft shops and "yatai" food stalls along the Nakamise-dori. However, while Kyoto is a sprawling city of thousands of temples and quiet Zen gardens, Asakusa is a concentrated, high-energy district that blends tradition with Tokyo's bustling urban pace. You will see rickshaws and people in kimonos, similar to the Gion district in Kyoto, but you are never more than a block away from a neon-lit skyscraper or the towering Tokyo Skytree. In 2026, Asakusa remains the best place in Tokyo to experience "Old Japan" vibes without leaving the city. It is a fantastic "Kyoto lite" experience for those who don't have time to take the Shinkansen south, offering a vibrant, festive atmosphere that feels deeply rooted in Japanese heritage.