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Foods and Products   Tokyo

Foods and Products, Tokyo

 32 Reviews  When you go to a sushi restaurant, I was told by a Japanese friend not to dunk the rice part of sushi in the soy sauce, but just the fish (and don't let it swim!). Also, the best way to eat sushi is... 

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Shrines and Temples   Tokyo

Shrines and Temples, Tokyo

 42 Reviews  The lucky charms in Japan can usually only be obtained at the shrines. They are usually categorized by the area of your wish such as “prosperous business”, “successful study”, “well-being of family”,... 

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Day Trip out of Tokyo   Tokyo

Day Trip out of Tokyo, Tokyo

 26 Reviews  On my first visit I didnt have chance to visit Disneyland. So for 2nd visit, I took my kids to Disneyland and they love it!. So many things to do there. A lot of Disney characters, show, Disney Sea,... 

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People and Life   Tokyo

People and Life, Tokyo

 38 Reviews  The Love Hotel is a Japanese institution, where harried lovers find alone time away from gossiping office colleagues or crowded multi-generational homes with paper-thin walls. To attract patrons away... 

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Getting Around   Tokyo

Getting Around, Tokyo

 31 Reviews  what makes police in tokyo unique is the Koban System wherein a Koban is a typically a two-storied housing with a couple of rooms with from one to more than ten police oficers. The officers in these... 

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Managing Your Luggage   Tokyo

Managing Your Luggage, Tokyo

 8 Reviews   At Narita International Airport, delivery service counters will send luggage to your hotel the next day or from your hotel to the airport for about ¥2,000 for bags up to 20 kilograms .... 

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Travel Plan Examples   Tokyo

Travel Plan Examples, Tokyo

 6 Reviews  the number one tour company in the tokyo area, the hato bus company is an icon itself in the tokyo area hence i've made a separate things to do tip for hato bus tours here in my tokyo pages. Whether... 

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City Overview   Tokyo

City Overview, Tokyo

 32 Reviews  Please note that all information written here is valid for September 2011. Due to the events of the major Earthquake roughly 200-300km north of Tokyo and the problems with the Fukushima Nuclear Power... 

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How to Survive   Tokyo

How to Survive, Tokyo

 7 Reviews  The International Roaming Rates of Mobile Phone Companies are sky high at $ 2.25 minute per call so your best bet while traveliing in japan is using a phone card like KDDI Super World Cards. These... 

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Facts and History   Tokyo

Facts and History, Tokyo

 18 Reviews  Before japan was famous (or notorious) for it's squat toilets wherein you just squat to tke a dump or pee but nowadays japan is now popularly known for its bidets and anus washes (lavatory) and it is... 

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*Spot Tips > Imperial Palace   Tokyo

*Spot Tips > Imperial Palace, Tokyo

 16 Reviews  What we call KOKYO is the palace of TENNO (Emperor) which had been the castle of Tokugawa Shogunate (1603-1868) until Tokugawa Yoshinobu declared that the Shogunate give back the government to the... 

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Parks and Gardens   Tokyo

Parks and Gardens, Tokyo

 16 Reviews  One of my favorite things about Tokyo is its many secluded Japanese fish ponds, which bring peace and nature to the urban madness. Designed with the traditional aesthetic, these pondsare intended to... 

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*Area Tips > Shinjuku   Tokyo

*Area Tips > Shinjuku, Tokyo

 18 Reviews  In my first visit to Japan, stayed at a cheap accommodation of dormitory bed at Tokyo International Hostel. Very affordable at around 2,700 yen per night then, now 3,860 yen. Open to all... 

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*Area Tips > Akihabara   Tokyo

*Area Tips > Akihabara, Tokyo

 6 Reviews  again this is the main reason why we went on a soujourn to japan as my friend is an anime fan, well me i just love kawaii japanese girls hehehe. Compared with service at normal cafés, the service at... 

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How to Post Letters / How to Withdraw Money   Tokyo

How to Post Letters / How to Withdraw Money, Tokyo

 2 Reviews  You can exchange foreign currency for Japanese yen at banks and shops designated as "authorized money changers." They are avaialble all around tokyo. The exchange rate fluctuates daily in accordance... 

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*Area Tips > Asakusa   Tokyo

*Area Tips > Asakusa, Tokyo

 7 Reviews  The Kaminarimon Gate, with it's huge hanging lantern, sits at the southern end of Nakamise, the shopping street leading to the Sensoji Temple in Asakusa. I am told that it is traditional for parents... 

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Theatres and Museums   Tokyo

Theatres and Museums, Tokyo

 9 Reviews  The Kabuki-za on Harumi-dôri at Ginza is Japan's most famous kabuki theatre. There are performances of the unique Japanses theatre art kabuki nearly every day. Because kabuki plays are very long... 

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*Area Tips > Shibuya   Tokyo

*Area Tips > Shibuya, Tokyo

 13 Reviews  One of the most famous things about Tokyo is the Shibuya Crossing. It's featured in Lost in Translation and probably plenty of other movies and tv shows. Although it looks really intimidating, it... 

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*Spot Tips > Tokyo Tower   Tokyo

*Spot Tips > Tokyo Tower, Tokyo

 12 Reviews  There are 2 tickets sold separately to get to the top of Tokyo Tower. The first ticket will get you to the middle section, where lots of merchants will sell you stuffs. The second ticket will get you... 

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*Area Tips > Roppongi   Tokyo

*Area Tips > Roppongi, Tokyo

 6 Reviews  Go to One-eyed_Jack, a nightclub at Roppongi. They have dance shows and there is a casino, and lots of girls to have drinks with. I used to work there for a few months some time ago, and had a very... 

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*Area Tips > Ginza   Tokyo

*Area Tips > Ginza, Tokyo

 5 Reviews  The best thing about Tokyo is wandering the crowded streets finding new and wonderful sights so unlike what you see in any other city. Giant buildings many floors high and only 12 feet wide. Millions... 

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*Area Tips > Odaiba   Tokyo

*Area Tips > Odaiba, Tokyo

 6 Reviews  On of Tokyo's newest attractions is the Rainbow Bridge that was modelled after the Brooklyn Bridge in New York. Its name comes from the fact that its color changes constantly between all the colors of... 

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Check Out Other Resources   Tokyo

Check Out Other Resources, Tokyo

 4 Reviews  If you're visiting Tokyo, Metropolis is a good magazine to pick up. Although a lot of the content is aimed at Expats living in Japan, the event and restaurant listings are worth having a look... 

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*Spot Tips > Tsukiji Market   Tokyo

*Spot Tips > Tsukiji Market, Tokyo

 3 Reviews  There is a Denny's (www.dennys.jp/dny/index.html) about a block from Tsukiji, open 24 hours. A popular spot to hang your head all night with a cold cup of coffee in front of... 

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*Spot Tips > Tokyo Dome   Tokyo

*Spot Tips > Tokyo Dome, Tokyo

 3 Reviews  Tokyo Dome is really very beautiful at night! With so many lights ... the amazing Tokyo Dome Staduim ... good restaurants to have a meal or drinks .... see how beautiful this is! I like this picture... 

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Reviews from VirtualTourist Members

Expensive???

by SELVA73

If you are just a tourist, the answer is no. Because the souvenirs and the transportation is not as expensive than other places. But if you want to buy a flat or rent an apartment, maybe it is.It depends on your budget, of course.We went three times to Japan and we stayed in a very convinient ryokan in Tokyo very cheap. But if you want to buy Hermes or something... prepare your wallet. And eating is also very cheap if you choose well. You can eat gyoza and noodles all over the city from very good prices.Enjoy your visit!!

In Need of a Facial, Wax or Pamper?

by tigerjapan

Boudoir Day Spa is the first foreign owned day spa in Tokyo. It is conveniently located in the Harajuku area and offers excellent service and treatments. Contact Details:Boudoir Day SpaTel/Fax: 03 3478 5898http://www.boudoirtokyo.comMaison Kawai 1012-25-3 JingumaeShibuya-ky Tokyo 150-0001

Could you be part of it?

by manumoon

Could you be one of the 11 Canadian delegates on the 21st Ship for World Youth, organized by the government of Japan, in partnership with the United Nations?Are you:- Interested in traveling to Japan, Tonga and New-Zealand for free, on a Japanese cruise ship?- Between 18 and 30 years old?- Eager to discover new cultures?- Available from January 14 to March 3rd 2009?- Canadian Citizen?Apply for the Ship for Word Youth today!Deadline: August 28 2008, 4:00pmTo learn more, contact Christine Renaud, Communication Directorrenaud.christine@gmail.comor visit www.swycanada.org

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GREAT PLACE

by Onedragon

TOKYO IS A GREAT PLACE TO HAVE FUN AND ENJOY THE BEAUTY OF THE JAPANESE PEOPLE..... THE KINDNESS OF THE JAPANESE PEOPLE CAN SHOW ..JUST BE OPEN TO IT..... I ACTUALLY LIKED EVERYTHING I DID THERE!!!! SADDEST PART WAS LEAVING...

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Scenery along the train journey to Tokyo

by victorwkf

One of the advantages of taking the JR rail train from Narita Airport to Tokyo is that you can enjoy nice scenery along this 80 minute journey. The train will pass by flat farmland, as well as several small towns (including Narita itself) before slowly arriving at the skyscraper city of Tokyo which is of contrast to the small towns. More information is at the transportation section of this VT page.

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New & Old

by victorwkf

One of the charms about Tokyo is that you can find new and modern skyscrapers in existence side by side to historical buildings such as shrines, temples etc. For example, the Zozoji Shrine is situated near to the Tokyo Tower, and the shrines of Yoyoji Park are also flanked by nearby tall buildings.

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Flowers in Tokyo

by victorwkf

Although Tokyo is a highly populated and concrete jungle, there are still many beautiful parks in the city area with beautiful trees and flowers. One of my fondest memories of Tokyo are the beautiful flowers in the parks, as well as the colourful foliage colours of autumn.

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Visiting Tokyo in autumn

by victorwkf

One of the best seasons to visit Tokyo must be in autumn when the days are generally clear with nice cooling weather, and of course the colourful autumn leaves. One thing to note is that the colourful autumn leaves in Tokyo are at their best during mid-November to mid-December, which is a bit late as compared to many other places around the world. You can check out the website below for the best autumn viewing period in Tokyo and surroundings:http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2014.html

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Tokyo Bay

by victorwkf

Tokyo Bay is a huge bay in the southern Kanto region of Japan, surrounded by the Boso Peninsula (Chiba Prefecture) and the Miura Peninsula (Kanagawa Prefecture). The ports of Tokyo, Chiba, Kawasaki, Yokohama, and Yokosuka are all located on Tokyo Bay. On the western coast of Tokyo Bay, between Tokyo and Yokohama, the Keihin Industrial Area has been developed since the Meiji Era. This was expanded to the Keiyo Industrial Area along the north and east coasts after World War II. More photographs of Tokyo Bay are at the travelogue section of this VT page.

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You'd Never Think It, But You Must...

by tigerjapan

People coming to Tokyo would not probably think of cakes and sweets, but truth be told the Japanese have a sweet tooth. You can try all sorts of traditional sweet treats, but also be sure to try the more modern favourites... the cakes and cream puffs, mousses and tarts. You'll find amazing treats in the basements of major department stores and also a number of chain cake stores around the major cities (these are generally cheaper and not as good however). In my Tokyo-to restaurants hints I have a hint on a truly amazing cake shop in Ueno-Sakuragi. The picture for this tip is a cake from that cake shop. The line is long ever day so if you are going to try that one go early or be prepared to wait. It's worth the wait!!

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Top 3 Hotels in Tokyo-to

Park Hyatt Tokyo  Tokyo

 7 Reviews and 526 Opinions  Most memorable 

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Sauna & Capsule Big Lemon  Shinjuku

 1 Review and 0 Opinions  In a good location (right in the entertainment area). Costs 3500 yen per night. Great place to... 

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Hachioji Plaza Hotel  Hachioji

 1 Review and 29 Opinions  Less than two minutes on foot from the train station. Rooms are very small (not by Japanese... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Me and my wife are going to Japan on a 15 day trip to Tokyo (5 days) and Kyoto (10 days) with day-trips to Hiroshima, Himeji,... 

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A: We had a similar but a shorter trip compared to yours. We had no problem with communicating with locals in English almost everywhere (Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara,... 

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