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A millennium ago so the legend goes, the Hirokuma brothers found the statue of Kannon (the Bodhisattva of Mercy - the deity alleged to have great powers in purifying people and granting them true happiness) in their fishing net... more
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A popular place to kill an hour or so of free time in the Ginza, the Sony Building, open since 1966, offers five floors of showrooms and amusements, as well as restaurants and shops. The latest in Sony video and digital... more
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dan_krekel said
… trip to the Godzilla statue near the Sony building(which I visited the night before) I met up with Mike… continue reading »
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These well-maintained condominiums are just 200 yards from the Silver Bullet Gondola, and there's a free shuttle to take you to the mountain village, downtown, or shopping. The individually owned and decorated units have... more
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Standing on top of Ueno Hill and opened in 1873, Tokyo's first public park houses several world-class museums, a popular zoo, shrines, temples, a rental boat lake, historical monuments, hundreds of cherry blossom trees, and a l... more
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angus said
… of the day was Ueno where we spent more time walking round another nice park. With the sun shining… continue reading »
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This is Tokyo's most venerable Shinto shrine, opened in 1920 in honor of Emperor and Empress Meiji, who were instrumental in opening Japan to the outside world more than 120 years ago. Japan's two largest torii (the trad... more
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katieviventi said
… visited Meiji Jingu Shrine which was amazing because it was not only beautiful but also such a peaceful… continue reading »
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Formerly the private estate of a feudal lord and then of the Imperial family, this is considered one of the most important parks of the Meiji Era. It's wonderful for strolling because of the variety of its planted garden... more
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LShiz said
… the Shinjuku Gyoen (Garden), my last chance to view sakura. Tokyo's sakura started blooming almost a week… continue reading »
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The museum offers an overview of Japanese crafts, many executed by famous artisans. The contemporary world of Japanese handicrafts is thriving as can be seen by viewing the collection which covers lacquer, metal and glass work,... more
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The Tokyo National Museum displays sculptures, paintings, calligraphical and archaeological objects, and other decorative arts. Broadly divided into Japanese, Chinese and Korean forms, the museum's collections are nothing but a... more
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Sazman said
…. No blood yet though. I have seen so many things. The Tokyo National museum, the sword museum, Yoyogi park… continue reading »
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So named because of its changing nighttime lights, Rainbow Bridge spans the bay from Shibaura Wharf to Odaiba one of Tokyo's premier wining and dining areas. Comprising eight traffic lanes and two rail, the bridge also has a pe... more
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Paul Bennett said
… Harbour.We took a special train line over the rainbow bridge. We walked along the boardwalk… continue reading »
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Lexington Queen has been the reigning queen of disco in Tokyo for more than 2 decades; though it's so much smaller than the newer, glitzier discos, it seems almost quaint. The music played here covers many genres, from p... more
Ryogoku Travel Experiences
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Exploring Tokyo
We checked the weather forecast, and decided that the first of our two full days in Tokyo would be our around-town day, and then the... Continue reading »
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Day 2 - Tokyo
This is going to be a long blog entry. Two reasonsI have the time because it is 06:50 and Amy will be in bed for a few more hoursThis is... Continue reading »
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Touchdown in Tokyo!
Me and Caro arrived in Tokyo at 4.30pm Sunday July 9 after a superb flight from Auckland flying Air NZ. Love the new upgraded p... Continue reading »
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Eat First, Ask Questions Later
We have been traveling for just shy of six months now. Just before we left on our trip, on a whim I downloaded 16 episodes of Malco... Continue reading »
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Tokyo Disney Sea
Tokyo Disney Sea (you read that right) is Tokyo Disney Land's younger brother, currently celebrating its 5th birthday, and our destinatio... Continue reading »
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