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1. Shinjuku: Center of Tokyo
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Shinjuku is located in the center of
Tokyo Metropolis, and the headquarters of Tokyo Metropolitan Government are here. It is
a traveler-friendly district with modern buildings and spacious street
arrangements, though traditional Japanese stuffs can hardly be found.
Higashi (East) Shinjuku is a street of youth and
shopping where you can enjoy skewered foods at Japanese style bars, and Nishi
(West) Shinjuku is an office town with highly concentrated skyscrapers where
you can have a luxury drink at hotel sky lounges.
Up to the north is a Tokyo’s representative red-light
district, Kabukicho.
2. Harajuku: Vibrant Fashion Street
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Harajuku is internationally renowned place for its contemporary
fashion scene. It is the home to youth culture, fashion, shopping, and most
significantly, cosplay. Youngsters with unique styles and open-air cafes will
make you feel like you are in Paris. Various outdoor performances are also held
on weekends keeping your eyes busy.
3. Shibuya: Passionate Nightlife
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Shibuya, the center
of club scene in Tokyo is the heaven for DJs and dance-holics at night. If
you want to try any club experience while traveling Japan, you gotta start it
right from here.
4. Roppongi: Upscale Nightlife with Less Dancing
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This rather wealthy neighborhood is frequented by
TV celebrities since the broadcasting station was set up here. Roppongi was the
most popular night life spot for Japanese and foreigners alike in 1960s when disco
was all around. Still, it is one of the biggest of course.
5. Akihabara: Otaku's Heaven
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Akihabara is the mecca of Anime, Manga and video games.
Along the main road are huge stores selling games, Animes and second hand books
with lots of cosplay shops and maid cafes. This is the place where you can
assemble with your Otaku comrades.
6. Asakusa: Tradition and Souvenirs
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Asakusa is the right place to feel a little bit of
Japanese tradition inside of the rapidly evolving city of Tokyo. Surrounding Sensoji temple, Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist
temple, shrines, temples and statues are harmoniously preserved. You will never
want to miss the fireworks in summer.
7. Shimokitazawa: For Artistic Soul
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Shimokitazawa
is famous for small vintage shops and pretty cafes, unlike fancy fashion and
clubs in Shibuya or Roppongi. When tired of neon jungles and building forests,
simply strolling through the street listening to the music here will boost your
artistic senses.
8. Daikanyama: For Luxury Tastes
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This rising hot spot is a right place to shop
luxury goods in somewhat European atmosphere. It will be pleasant enough to see
the stores between upscale housings packed with stylish items on a fine sunny
day.
9. Odaiba: Back to the Future
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Odaiba is a large artificial island constructed in
Tokyo Bay and the most popular tourist spot for years. A spectacular view comes
in upon crossing Rainbow Bridge on an unmanned monorail passing between buildings. You
will feel like you are time traveling to somewhere in 2070s.
10. Ueno: Cherry Blossoms + More to Do
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Ueno, possibly the most humble neighborhood in
Tokyo, is the home of the first public park in Japan, Ueno Park. Inside the
park are many of cultural facilities including Ueno Zoo, Tokyo National Museum
and several art museums. Ueno Park also celebrates for its cherry blossoms in
spring, attracting a surging crowd of people.
11. Ginza: For Millionaires with Picky Tastes
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Ginza is a luxury shopping area boasting
the most expensive land price in Tokyo. The first department store in Tokyo was
established here and still up-to-date boutiques and high-end emporiums are
lined on this street for the high society. There are also more than 200 various
art galleries and flagship electronic stores such as Sony showroom and Apple
Store.
More Japan
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5. YUMMY OR SEXY TOP 12 JAPANESE SOUVENIRS / By Shibasaki Tabong
7. JAPANESE GEOGRAPHY FOR DUMMIES / By Macrus
Written by Karly
She graduated in a university in Korea double majoring in social studies and political science. After graduation, she worked for a while at the Nation of Assembly of Republic of Korea, but now she is working as a reporter. Having a life goal of being a Asia-specialized travel reporter, she travels around the world in her spare time.
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