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Tokyo Essentials

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  • Home
  • Area Guide
    • SHINJUKU
      • Shinjuku Bars
      • Shinjuku Docomo Tower
    • SHIBUYA
      • Hachiko
    • ASAKUSA
    • HARAJUKU
      • Yoyogi Park (Koen)
      • Omotesando Hills
      • Prada Building Tokyo
      • Cosplay
    • ROPPONGI
      • Zojoji Temple
      • Roppongi Bars
    • ODAIBA
      • Odaiba Onsen
      • Rainbow Bridge
    • EBISU
      • Ebisu Bars
    • KANDA
    • GINZA
    • UENO
      • Scai Bath House Art Space
    • AKIHABARA
    • IKEBUKURO
    • TSUKIJI
  • ARTICLES
  • FOOD
    • Monja-yaki Boat
    • Vegetarian Restaurants
    • Tokyo Bars
    • Tokyo Nightclubs
    • Beer Gardens
  • Attractions
    • Amusement Parks in Tokyo
    • Shopping Guide
    • Tokyo Tower
    • Imperial Palace
    • Fireworks
    • Museums
      • Edo Tokyo Museum
      • Tokyo National Museum
      • Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum
      • National Museum of Western Art
      • Earthquake Museum
      • Fukugawa Edo Museum
      • National Science Museum
      • Museum of Photography
      • Kite Museum
      • National Art Center
      • Small Museums
  • Japan Travel Guidebooks
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    • Arriving in Tokyo
    • Entertainment
    • Getting Around Tokyo
    • Tokyo With Kids
    • Quirky Tokyo
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    • Tokyo FAQs
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    • Map of Shinjuku
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Michael

Michael

Michael has lived in Japan for almost 10 years and loves sharing his knowledge of his favorite metropolis, Tokyo.

  • Tokyo Travel TipsTravel

    Japan Rail Pass

    by Michael August 6, 2013
    by Michael August 6, 2013

    The Japan Rail Pass is one of the economical ways of getting around Japan for travelers.…

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  • IkebukuroMapsTokyo Areas

    Map of Ikebukuro

    by Michael August 6, 2013
    by Michael August 6, 2013

    Map reproduced with permission from Tokyo Convention & Visitor Bureau www.tcvb.or.jp

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  • AttractionsThings To Do In Tokyo

    Ebisu Bars

    by Michael August 6, 2013
    by Michael August 6, 2013

    Enjoy House This place has reached a fair level of cult status with locals in the…

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  • Tokyo Travel Tips

    Cell Phones: Don’t Leave home without one!

    by Michael August 6, 2013
    by Michael August 6, 2013

    Whether you are coming to Japan for business or pleasure, carrying a mobile phone can be…

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  • AttractionsShinjukuTokyo Areas

    Shinjuku Docomo Tower

    by Michael August 6, 2013
    by Michael August 6, 2013

    The Shinjuku Docomo Tower rises 790 feet high and has a clock at the top which…

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  • Tokyo Travel Tips

    Cherry Blossom Viewing in Tokyo

    by Michael August 6, 2013
    by Michael August 6, 2013

    “Cherry blossom viewing” or hanami in Japanese, is a favorite Japanese activity for the short time…

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  • Odaiba

    Rainbow Bridge Odaiba

    by Michael August 5, 2013
    by Michael August 5, 2013

    Rainbow Bridge links Odaiba from the main metropolis of Tokyo. The Rainbow Bridge is somewhat of…

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  • Festivals

    Tokyo Music Festivals

    by Michael August 5, 2013
    by Michael August 5, 2013

    Fuji Rock Festival This annual 3 day summer festival is held at Naeba ski resort and…

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  • Odaiba

    Odaiba Onsen Monogatari

    by Michael August 5, 2013
    by Michael August 5, 2013

    The Odaiba hot spring has an old Edo theme. They have indoor and outdoor baths, as…

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  • Attractions

    Zojoji Temple and Roppongi

    by Michael August 5, 2013
    by Michael August 5, 2013

    With hundreds of statues and an elaborate golden alter, Zojoji Temple is dedicated to Jizo, the…

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  • AttractionsThings To Do In Tokyo

    Maid Kissa

    by Michael August 5, 2013
    by Michael August 5, 2013

    Maid Kissa are a new phenomenon in Tokyo. “Kissa” is short for “kisaten” which means “coffee…

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  • Tokyo Travel Tips

    Japanese Language

    by Michael August 5, 2013
    by Michael August 5, 2013

    Many Japanese in Tokyo speak English and you shouldn’t have too much trouble getting around, but…

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