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      • Cosplay
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      • Zojoji Temple
      • Roppongi Bars
    • ODAIBA
      • Odaiba Onsen
      • Rainbow Bridge
    • EBISU
      • Ebisu Bars
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      • Scai Bath House Art Space
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      • Tokyo National Museum
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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.

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    Nippara Cave – Okutama Machi

    by Michael August 3, 2013
    by Michael August 3, 2013

    Located in the far northwest part of Tokyo, Okutama-machi is one of the most scenic spots.…

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    Roppongi Bars

    by Michael July 31, 2013
    by Michael July 31, 2013

    Roppongi is home to many foreign businesses and the foreign expat community. It is busy most…

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    Cosplay

    by Michael July 31, 2013
    by Michael July 31, 2013

    Cosplay from the English “costume play” is experiencing a boom in Tokyo at the moment. On…

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    Yoyogi Park (Koen)

    by Michael July 31, 2013
    by Michael July 31, 2013

    Opposite the National Yoyogi Sports Center and adjacent to Meiji Jingu lies the expansive Yoyogi Park.…

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    Prada Building Tokyo

    by Michael July 31, 2013
    by Michael July 31, 2013

    The Prada building in Aoyama designed by Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron has become a…

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    Omotesando Hills

    by Michael July 31, 2013
    by Michael July 31, 2013

    The controversial Omotesando Hills is built on the site of the former Dojunkai Aoyama buildings. The…

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    Hachiko – Shibuya

    by Michael July 31, 2013
    by Michael July 31, 2013

    Hachiko is a classic Japanese story of patience and loyalty. Hachiko was a dog who waited…

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    Shinjuku Bars

    by Michael July 31, 2013
    by Michael July 31, 2013

    Shinjuku is a city within a city, with a bar and nightclub culture to match. On…

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    The Great Buddha – Kamakura

    by Michael July 31, 2013
    by Michael July 31, 2013

    The Great Buddha or Daibutsu in Japanese was constructed in 1252 A.D. It was originally housed…

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    Odawara

    by Michael July 31, 2013
    by Michael July 31, 2013

    Odawara is just over 1 and a half hours on the train from Tokyo. It is…

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    Kamakura

    by Michael July 31, 2013
    by Michael July 31, 2013

    Kamakura, which can be reached in just one hour from Tokyo is an interesting place to…

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    Yokohama

    by Michael July 31, 2013
    by Michael July 31, 2013

    Yokohama took over Osaka not so long ago as Japan’s second largest city. Yokohama has become…

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