Sightseeing Japan

89. Tokyo


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Tokyo is the world’s biggest metropolis, the capital of Japan, and one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. Join Jason and Paul as they explore this megacity and discuss the many things to see and do there!

Topics Covered:

History

Shinjuku: Kabukicho — Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden — Golden Gai — Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

Shibuya: Shibuya Crossing — Hachiko Statue — Shibuya 109 — Shibuya Scramble Square — Meiji Jingu — Yoyogi Park

Akihabara: Chuo Dori — Maid Cafes — Electronics — Arcades — 2k540

Asakusa: Sensoji Temple — Kappabashi Dougu-gai — Sumida Park — Skytree

Harajuku: Takeshita Street — Daiso (100 yen shop) — Pure Blue Japan (Denim shop)

Shimbashi: Kagaya

Roppongi: Roppongi Hills — Mori Tower — Mori Art Museum — The National Art Center Tokyo

Ginza: Wako Clock Tower

Kichijoji: Inokashira Park — Ghibli Museum

Ueno: Ueno Park (Zoo, Tokyo National Museum) — Ameyayokocho (Hinoya, Americaya)

Ikebukuro: Sunshine City

Tsukiji: Retail Market

Odaiba: Gundam — Rainbow Bridge — Toyota MegaWeb — Tokyo Big Sight —  teamLab Borderless — Aqua City (Ramen Theme Park)

How to get around Tokyo: Suica — JR Pass — Hyperdia — Google Maps

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Sightseeing JapanBy Jason Nieling and Paul Bresin

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