Winter 2013. A clear winter day is the best time to head up to Tokyo Skytree. In winter the sky is crystal clear. Tokyo Skytree marks the latest landmark on the map of Tokyo, located in the heart of Sumida city ward 20 minutes walk from Asakusa station. Built as the new television broadcasting tower […]
Winter 2011. The Tsukiji Fish Market. Any visitor worth his salt would recognize this name. It is the BIGGEST wholesale fish and seafood market in the world. The largest wholesale food market of any kind. It is a must go must see and must eat fresh sushi! The Tsukiji fish market started its operation back […]
Winter 2011.
Winter 2011. Ginza, the most upscale shopping district in Tokyo. Famous for it’s boutiques, cafes, restaurants, theatre and art galleries. It is the most expensive real estate in Tokyo; each square meter costs up to ten million Yen. This is indeed a shopping heaven for the ladies, virtually EVERY cosmetic brands are here! And my […]
Winter 2011. Asakusa is the major entertainment district in Tokyo but to the tourists, it is famous for the temple with the ginomous lantern called Sensō-ji. This area was largely damaged during WWII by US bombing raids but it was rebuilt. It is a must see place when you are in Tokyo. Very easy to […]
Winter 2011. Shinjuku, a major commercial and administrative hub where the busiest train station can be found in world; the Shinjuku Station. With a population density of estimated 17,000 persons per km sq. The Shinjuku station is the epicenter of the ward. Surrounded by hotels, department stores, electronic shops, camera shops, restaurants, bars, the list […]
Destroyed in an air raid in 1945, reconstructed and it’s indistinguishable from the original, this is the Meiji Shrine. Dedicated in the memory of Emperor Meiji and his wife Empress Shōken. Meiji shrine is conveniently located right next to the Harajuku station. As you exit the station, turn left and walk about 30 meters till […]