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The Monkies Go Japanese... again!

A trip from November 15, 2008 to November 30, 2008, travelling to Tokyo, Yurakucho, Tokyo, Fukuoka, Fukuoka-Shi

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11/15/2008 to 11/30/2008

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Unscheduled - Tokyo

Tokyo

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City

Tokyo, 13, Japan

Yoyogi Park

Average Rating (6):

This naturally wooded park adjoins the Meiji Jingu Shrine , and until 1996 was the venue for Tokyo's amateur rock an …

Thing to Do

2-1 Yoyogi-Kamizono-cho
Tokyo, 13 151-0052
Japan
+81 3 3469 6081

Meiji Jingu Shrine

Average Rating (56):

This perfect example of Shinto architecture--muted colors and spare lines--was opened in 1920 to commemorate the dea …

Thing to Do

1-1 Kamizono-cho
Tokyo, 13 151-0053
Japan
+81 3 3379 5511

Notes

Open til Sunset - may be a good day to spot wee tykes in their kimonos for Shichigosan temple visits.

Omotesando

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This tree-lined avenue is the venue of Haute Couturiers from Paul Stewart to Hanae Mori, European-style cafes with F …

Shopping

Omotesando

Jingumae 1, 4 and 5-chome
Tokyo, 13 150-0001
Japan
+81 3 3201 3331

Oriental Bazaar

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Possibly the most famous of souvenir shops, Oriental Bazaar is also the most imaginatively laid out. There are four …

Shopping

Oriental Bazaar

5-9-13 Jingumae
Tokyo, 13 150-0001
Japan
+81 3 3400 3933

Notes

Not bad for Japan focused souvenirs.

Kiddy Land

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It is called "Kiddy Land" and it sells toys, trinkets and accessories, but you do not need an excuse to go in and bu …

Shopping

Kiddy Land

6-1-9 Jingumae
Tokyo, 13 150-0001
Japan
+81 3 3409 3431

Notes

floors and floors of toys and cuteness - hello kitty coming out your ass. Just about every character good you can think of - this is where I got 'superpickle'

Laforet

Laforet is not really a department store, but a fashion emporium and one of the city's best-known landmarks near tre …

Shopping

1-11-6 Jingumae
Tokyo, 13 150-0001
Japan
+81 3 3475 0411

Ginza (The)

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The Ginza is Japan's and perhaps Asia's most prestigious shopping area. Many up-market retail shops have their flags …

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Ginza (The)

Ginza-4-chome
Tokyo, 13 104-0061
Japan
+82 3 3201 3331

Shinjuku Station

Average Rating (5):

The busiest railway station in the world, Shinjuku Station handles some four million passengers daily. Japan Railway …

Thing to Do

Shinjuku 3-chome
Tokyo, 13 163-8001
Japan
+81 50 2016 1603

Hanazono Jinja Shrine

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This Inari shrine is located in the center of Shinjuku's commercial district. Originally the Hanazono family provide …

Thing to Do

5-17-3 Shinjuku
Tokyo, 13 160-0022
Japan
+81 3 3209 5265

Notes

This is one of a few shrines that the Tori no Ichi festival is being held at. There is another up in northern Asakusa area.

Don Quijote

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There are 22 branches of this store, all selling an enormous selection of goods ranging from small accessories and c …

Shopping

2-25-8 Dogensaka
Tokyo, 13 153-0062
Japan
+81 3 5428 0211

Notes

If you haven't been in one of these yet, we MUST go to one at least once. Where you find a lot of that 'only in Japan' stuff

Unscheduled

Khaosan Ninja Hostel

Hostel in Asakusa for first 2 nights, picked for the cool outer decor!

Hotel

Akihabara

Thing to Do

Notes

Tokyo Anime Center has opened there recently (don't know if it was open yet when you were there)
JR/TX AKIHABARA STATION 2 minutes on foot
TOKYO METORO HIBIYA LINE AKIHABARA STATION 4 minutes on foot
Open 11am-9pm
Info about maid cafes throughout Akihabara
http://www.angelfire.com/id/croon/japan/…

Tsukiji Fish Market

Tsukijishijo station on the Oedo Line - exit A2 - walk through market from main gate to end. Recommended sushi …More

Thing to Do

Notes

Recommended sushi restaurants in/around the market are Yamato Sushi and Sushi Dai - bldg 6, green noren.

vampire cafe

7F Rape Bldg. 6-7-6 Ginza, Chuo-ku, tel:03-3289-5360. Nearest stn: Ginza.

Restaurant

Tokyo Tocho

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building - free observatory. On a very clear day, you can see out to Mt. Fuji.

Thing to Do

Tori No Ichi Matsuri

Nov. 5, 17, 29 Tori no Ichi (Rooster Market) [Ootori-jinja Shrine in Asakusa or Hanazono Shrine near Shinjuku]

Other

Kabuki-cho

The sleazy underbelly of Shinjuku (?)

Thing to Do

Unscheduled - Yurakucho, Tokyo

Muji Yurakucho

Muji Yurakucho Open daily 10am-9pm. From JR Yurakucho Sta. Kyobashi Exit past Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan (2-3 min). …More

Shopping

Marunouchi 3-8-3
Yurakucho, Tokyo, Japan

Unscheduled - Fukuoka

Fukuoka

Average Rating (27):

City

Fukuoka, 40, Japan

Unscheduled - Fukuoka-Shi

Ichiryu Ramen

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The characters for the name of this famous yatai mean "One Dragon." Phonetically, the name could also suggest …

Restaurant

Haruyoshi Bridge
Fukuoka-Shi, 40, Japan

Canal City

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Canal City revolutionized the shopping and entertainment industry in Fukuoka. This multi-level complex basically has …

Shopping

Canal City

Sumiyoshi 1-2
Fukuoka-Shi, 40 812-0018
Japan
+81 92 282 2525

Japanese Ryokan Kashima Honkan

Ryokan Kashima Honkan was built in the 'Taisho' period (1912-1925) based on the special architecture by the shrine …

Hotel

3-11 Reisen-machi Hakata-ku
Fukuoka-Shi, 40, Japan
+00 81 92 291 0746

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