Tokyo
Ginza
Guide to Ginza Japan - Ginza Tokyo. The Ginza (銀座) district of Tokyo , literally "Silver Mint", is located in the Chuo ward. It is considered the fashion…
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Harajuku
For the young and fashionable teenager, spending time in Harajuku (原宿) on the weekends is practically a necessity. Even older folks will want to visit the…
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Minato
Minato (港区) is a ward in central Tokyo . The name means "port", referring to its seaside location, although due to reclamation many areas in the district…
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Roppongi
Guide to Roppongi Japan - Roppongi Tokyo. Roppongi (六本木): Roppongi Japan is a section of Tokyo's Minato ward infamous for its nightlife. Unlike most…
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Shinjuku
Shinjuku (新宿) is a major district of Tokyo for work or play. The west side of Shinjuku, a seismically stable area that escaped the last earthquake with…
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Tokyo - Background
At over 12 million people, Tokyo is one of the biggest cities in the world. It is also huge and varied in its geography, with over 2,000 square kilometres…
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Tokyo Expenses
The cost of living in Tokyo is not as astronomical as it once was. Deflation and market pressures have helped to make costs in Tokyo comparable to most…
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Tokyo Language
It's easier than ever for English speakers to navigate their way around Tokyo without speaking any Japanese. Signs at subway and train stations include…
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Kobe
Kōbe (神戸) is one of Japan's underappreciated cities. A cosmopolitan port city with an international flavour, hemmed in by Mt. Rokko, it constantly comes…
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Japan Climate
Japanese are proud of their four seasons (and a surprising number believe the phenomenon is unique to Japan), but the discerning tourist should try to aim…
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Japan History
While geography is not destiny, the fact that Japan is located on islands on the outermost edge of Asia has had a profound influence on Japan's history.…
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Narita Airport
Narita Airport Almost all international services fly into Narita Airport (NRT), inconveniently located nearly 70 kilometers northeast of Tokyo. The…