A snapshot of life in Japan

A trip from December 15, 2006 to January 02, 2007, travelling to Tokyo
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Fri 12/15/06 (day 1) - Tokyo

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The Shinjuku Gyoen Imperial Garden mixes Western and Eastern influences in its layout with English, French and conve …
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11 Naito-cho
Tokyo, 13 160-0014
Japan
+81 3 3350 0151
Fri Dec 15 12:00am
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The busiest railway station in the world, Shinjuku Station handles some four million passengers daily. Japan Railway …
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Shinjuku 3-chome
Tokyo, 13 163-8001
Japan
+81 50 2016 1603
Fri Dec 15 12:00am
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Fri Dec 15 12:00am - Fri Dec 15 8:00pm
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Sat 12/16/06 (day 2) - Tokyo

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Akihabara is known as denki machi or Electric Town in Tokyo. All manner of electrical appliances, from washing machi …
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Akihabara
Kanda Station
Tokyo, 13 101-0047
Japan
+81 (0)3 3201 3331 (Tourist Information Office)
Sat Dec 16 12:00am - Sat Dec 16 12:00pm
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A particularly modern, bright and inviting department store, Hankyu offers many popular and familiar brand names, GA …
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2-5-1 Yurakucho
Tokyo, 13 100-0006
Japan
+81 3 3575 2233
Sat Dec 16 12:00am
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Constructed in 1958, Tokyo Tower soars 332 meters (1092 feet), 13 meters (42 feet) higher than the Eiffel Tower. The …
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Tokyo Tower
4-2-8 Shiba-Koen
Tokyo, 13 105-0011
Japan
+81 3 3433 5111
Sat Dec 16 11:00am - Sat Dec 16 1:00pm
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Sun 12/17/06 (day 3) - Tokyo

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This perfect example of Shinto architecture--muted colors and spare lines--was opened in 1920 to commemorate the dea …
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1-1 Kamizono-cho
Tokyo, 13 151-0053
Japan
+81 3 3379 5511
Sun Dec 17 12:00am
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An important samurai accouterment is the sword. Here in residential Yoyogi is an often-overlooked collection of swor …
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4-25-10 Yoyogi
Tokyo, 13 151-0053
Japan
+81 3 3379 1386
Sun Dec 17 12:00am
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Mon 12/18/06 (day 4) - Tokyo

Average Rating (58):
     
Standing on top of Ueno Hill and opened in 1873, Tokyo's first public park houses several world-class museums, a pop …
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Next to JR Ueno Station
Tokyo, 13 110-0007
Japan
+81 3 5321 3077
Mon Dec 18 12:00am - Mon Dec 18 12:00pm
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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
Mon Dec 18 11:00am - Mon Dec 18 12:00pm
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Tue 12/19/06 (day 5) - Tokyo

Average Rating (8):
     
Visit this small museum to observe the first-hand traditional method of handcrafting Japanese dolls, an art that has …
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Kobayashi Doll Museum
6-31-2 Yahiro
Tokyo, 13 131-0041
Japan
+81 3 3612 1644
Tue Dec 19 12:00am
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Both history and architecture buffs will appreciate the very contemporary building balanced on its landmark, giganti …
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1-4-1 Yokoami
Tokyo, 13 130-0015
Japan
+81 3 3626 9974
Tue Dec 19 12:00am
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Wed 12/20/06 (day 6) - Tokyo

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Tokyo Dome city is like a dream come true for any tourist because there is so much to do here that a day is too shor …
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1-3-61 Koraku
Tokyo, 13 112-8562
Japan
+81 3 5800 9999
Wed Dec 20 12:00am
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The main store of this five-store chain, BIC Camera claims to have the cheapest cameras in Japan. The store maintain …
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1-41-5 Higashi Ikebukuro
Tokyo, 13 170-0013
Japan
+81 3 5326 1111
Wed Dec 20 12:00am
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Thu 12/21/06 (day 7) - Tokyo

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Displays depicting the history of Japan's famous drink, sake, are featured in this specialty museum. Not only is sak …
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1-1-21 Nishi-Shinbashi
Tokyo, 13 105-0003
Japan
+81 3 3519 2091
Thu Dec 21 12:00am - Thu Dec 28 12:00am
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Fri 12/22/06 (day 8) - Tokyo

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Isetan is not only one of the oldest and largest, but also perhaps the most foreigner-friendly department store in T …
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Isetan
14-1 Shinjuku 3-chome
Tokyo, 13 160-0022
Japan
+81 3 3352 1111
Fri Dec 22 12:00am - Fri Dec 22 12:00pm
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Sat 12/23/06 (day 9) - Tokyo

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The latest models of audio visual and computer products are yours to test out in this tall, slim, and eye-catching b …
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Sony Building
5-3-1 Ginza
Tokyo, 13 104-0061
Japan
+81 3 3573 2371
Sat Dec 23 12:00am
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There is a conglomeration of toys, both western and Japanese, the bulk of which are in crowded cases. It is tempting …
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1-36-10 Taito
Tokyo, 13 111-0023
Japan
+81 3 3874 5133
Sat Dec 23 12:00am
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A good way to experience the city and to get away from some of the crowds is to take the Tokyo Bay cruise from …
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Tokyo Bay Harbor Cruise
Hinode Pier, 2-7 Kaigan
Tokyo, 13 105-0022
Japan
+81 (0)3 3457 7830
Sat Dec 23 1:00pm - Sat Dec 23 2:00pm
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Sun 12/24/06 (day 10) - Tokyo

Average Rating (59):
     
Possibly the most famous of souvenir shops, Oriental Bazaar is also the most imaginatively laid out. There are four …
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Oriental Bazaar
5-9-13 Jingumae
Tokyo, 13 150-0001
Japan
+81 3 3400 3933
Sun Dec 24 12:00am - Sun Dec 24 12:00pm
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The official residence of the Emperor and Empress of Japan since Tokyo became the political and imperial capital …
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Imperial Palace
Kokyo Gaien
Tokyo, 100-0002
Japan
+81 (0)3 3213 1111
Sun Dec 24 12:00am
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Muji, meaning 'no brand', has now become globally fashionable. The chain store sells everything from snacks and stat …
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2-12-28 Kita Aoyama
Tokyo, 13 107-0061
Japan
+81 3 3478 5800
Sun Dec 24 12:00am
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Unscheduled - Tokyo

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A millennium ago so the legend goes, the Hirokuma brothers found the statue of Kannon (the Bodhisattva of Mercy - th …
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Asakusa Shrine
2-3-1 Asakusa
Tokyo, 13 111-0032
Japan
+81 3 3844 1575
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