<strong>Shinjuku City: </strong>Tokyo's Shinjuku district is home to the city's largest central entertainment zone, Kabukichō.
Shinjuku City: Tokyo's Shinjuku district is home to the city's largest central entertainment zone, Kabukichō.
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<strong>Kusama Museum: </strong>Opened in 2017, The Yayoi Kusama Museum, also located in Shinjuku, presents major works from the legendary artist's earlier years up until present day.
Kusama Museum: Opened in 2017, The Yayoi Kusama Museum, also located in Shinjuku, presents major works from the legendary artist's earlier years up until present day.
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<strong>Ruriden columbarium: </strong>Adjacent to the seemingly quaint Koukokuji Buddhist temple, this mausoleum's wooden doors open to reveal 2,046 LED-lit glass Buddhas -- all corresponding to ashes of the deceased entombed there.
Ruriden columbarium: Adjacent to the seemingly quaint Koukokuji Buddhist temple, this mausoleum's wooden doors open to reveal 2,046 LED-lit glass Buddhas -- all corresponding to ashes of the deceased entombed there.
Joshua Mellin
<strong>Shinjuku Gardens: </strong>Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is one of Tokyo's largest and most peaceful parks. A private garden of the Imperial Family since 1903, it was opened to the public in 1949.
Shinjuku Gardens: Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is one of Tokyo's largest and most peaceful parks. A private garden of the Imperial Family since 1903, it was opened to the public in 1949.
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<strong>Akihabara: </strong>Akihabara, aka Electric Town, is the center of anime and video game culture in Tokyo.
Akihabara: Akihabara, aka Electric Town, is the center of anime and video game culture in Tokyo.
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<strong>Akihabara Electric Town: </strong>A high concentration of manga, model and trading card shops can be found surrounding the arcades.
Akihabara Electric Town: A high concentration of manga, model and trading card shops can be found surrounding the arcades.
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<strong>Kanda Shrine: </strong>Nearby Kanda Shrine dates back over 1,270 years. But thanks to its proximity to Akihabara, it's also known as the "anime temple."
Kanda Shrine: Nearby Kanda Shrine dates back over 1,270 years. But thanks to its proximity to Akihabara, it's also known as the "anime temple."
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<strong>The anime temple: </strong>Ema prayer boards -- normally covered in wishes -- are instead illustrated with anime characters.
The anime temple: Ema prayer boards -- normally covered in wishes -- are instead illustrated with anime characters.
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<strong>Roppongi: </strong>Mori Tower, one of Tokyo's tallest and most prominent buildings, has become a centerpiece of Roppongi. It draws crowds to its rooftop Tokyo City View, offering iconic angles of nearby Tokyo Tower and a 360-degree view of the surrounding neon cityscape.
Roppongi: Mori Tower, one of Tokyo's tallest and most prominent buildings, has become a centerpiece of Roppongi. It draws crowds to its rooftop Tokyo City View, offering iconic angles of nearby Tokyo Tower and a 360-degree view of the surrounding neon cityscape.
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<strong>Zōjō-ji temple: </strong>This Roppongi Buddhist temple's 69-foot tall gate, constructed in 1622, is the oldest wooden structure in Tokyo.
Zōjō-ji temple: This Roppongi Buddhist temple's 69-foot tall gate, constructed in 1622, is the oldest wooden structure in Tokyo.
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<strong>Mori Arts Building: </strong>This modern museum focuses on artists that exemplify contemporary Asian art. Recent exhibitions include Japanese artist Shiota Chiharu's "The Soul Trembles."
Mori Arts Building: This modern museum focuses on artists that exemplify contemporary Asian art. Recent exhibitions include Japanese artist Shiota Chiharu's "The Soul Trembles."
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<strong>Asakusa: </strong>One of the most traditional areas in Tokyo, the historic Asakusa neighborhood is home to the oldest Buddhist temple in the city, Sensō-ji.
Asakusa: One of the most traditional areas in Tokyo, the historic Asakusa neighborhood is home to the oldest Buddhist temple in the city, Sensō-ji.
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<strong>Ginza: </strong>Once a marshy swamp, the now swanky Ginza district was founded as a silver-coin mint in 1612, giving it the name Gin, meaning "silver," and za, "guild." The Hattori Clock Tower marks the heart of Ginza.
Ginza: Once a marshy swamp, the now swanky Ginza district was founded as a silver-coin mint in 1612, giving it the name Gin, meaning "silver," and za, "guild." The Hattori Clock Tower marks the heart of Ginza.
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<strong>Ueno: </strong>Inside Japan's first public park, the eponymous Ueno Zoo is home to popular two-year-old panda Xiang Xiang.
Ueno: Inside Japan's first public park, the eponymous Ueno Zoo is home to popular two-year-old panda Xiang Xiang.
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<strong>Harajuku: </strong>Since Harajuku precinct was made a car-free zone in 1977, Takeshita street has become a gathering place for Tokyo's fashion-forward youth.
Harajuku: Since Harajuku precinct was made a car-free zone in 1977, Takeshita street has become a gathering place for Tokyo's fashion-forward youth.
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<strong>Yoyogi Park:</strong> Also in Harajuku, Yoyogi Park and its adjacent Meiji Shrine is home to the world's largest wooden torii gate.
Yoyogi Park: Also in Harajuku, Yoyogi Park and its adjacent Meiji Shrine is home to the world's largest wooden torii gate.
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<strong>Meiji Jingu Shrine: </strong>This Shinto complex was built in 1920 to honor Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shōken.
Meiji Jingu Shrine: This Shinto complex was built in 1920 to honor Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shōken.
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<strong>Ameya-yokocho Market: </strong>Once a black-market magnet for wartime goods, Ameya-yokocho market sells military surplus supplies along with discount souvenirs and street food.
Ameya-yokocho Market: Once a black-market magnet for wartime goods, Ameya-yokocho market sells military surplus supplies along with discount souvenirs and street food.
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