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0: Ebisu Garden Place | Resturants
2011, 2009: Ebisu Garden Place was recommended to me by an ex-colleague from Japan mainly for the food at the top of the towers, but what an amazing place to visit up to Christmas (I was there in November).
It was literally::text like stepping into a Christmas fairytale with the most beautiful Christmas decorations I have ever seen.
Just for the record the food was very good.
http://gardenplace.jp/
It was literally::text like stepping into a Christmas fairytale with the most beautiful Christmas decorations I have ever seen.
Just for the record the food was very good.
http://gardenplace.jp/
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1: Roppongi Hills | Culture
2011, 2010, 2009: Roppongi Hills is essentially a community hub built to "up" the perception of the area, which it has done quite successfully.
Features both cafes, restaurants and one of the most amazing outdoor views at the 56th floor of the Mori Art Museum.
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2: Mori Art Museum (Mori Bijutsukan)
2011, 2009: Huge museum. In 2009 we saw an Ai Weiwei exhibition and in 2011 an exhibition of a mixture of artist. I got a feeling all exhibitions there are worth seeing.
AND if they aren't, do still go as Mori Art Museum gives you the chance to go up on the roof (55rd floor) and stand outside and look over Tokyo.
Do not get me wrong here; The view is absolutely awesome.
AND if they aren't, do still go as Mori Art Museum gives you the chance to go up on the roof (55rd floor) and stand outside and look over Tokyo.
Do not get me wrong here; The view is absolutely awesome.
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3: Nakano Broadway | Otaku & Restaurants
2011, 2010, 2009: You may have heard that Akihabara is the geek heaven of Tokyo.
I beg to differ. I found Akihabara disappointing compared to the 5 stories high shopping of geekness called "Nakano Broadway" full of toys, magazines, manga, anime, vintage geekness, Dolphie Dreams and so much more.
In 2010 we stayed in Nakano for 9 days.
Be warned; Nobody speaks English here, but on the other hand the food around here is brilliant and cheap.
http://bwy.jp
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4: Aoyama book center | Great design books
2011, 2010: This is the shop to go to for anybody with an interest in design of any kind. Several books in English making this a prime stop for design tourists::text like me.
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5: Ghibli Museum | Anime
2011, 2009: The Studio Ghibli Museum is a smaller, but magical museum dedicated to the fantastic Anime films from Studio Ghibli such as "Howl's Moving Castle" and "Spirited Away".
Great cafe as well and I love the fact they show a movie in there which is not shown outside the museum.
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6: NANZUKA UNDERGROUND | Gallery
2011: Great gallery located both in Shibuya and in Minato Ward
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7: Cerulean Tower | Hotel
2011, 2010, 2009: Cerulean Tower is described as a 4.5 star hotel, but make no mistake; this hotel is better than any 5 star hotel I have stayed in in Europe.
It is located right in the middle of buzzing Shibuya and 3 minutes walk from the underground station.
If I have to point out any short-comings then it would have to be no free wifi.
It is located right in the middle of buzzing Shibuya and 3 minutes walk from the underground station.
If I have to point out any short-comings then it would have to be no free wifi.
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8: 恵 Kei | Local Izakaya
2011: Fantastic Izakaya with a great bartender/host responding with speed to everybody's (semi-drunk) SUMIMASEEEEN delivering both beer and assorted snacks such as shown.
Very close to Cerulean Tower Hotel if you choose to stay there.
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9: New York Bar and Grill | Lost in Translation
2011, 2009: The bar from "Lost in Translation" and yes, the film captures the atmosphere accurately.
It IS pricy, but it is a top quality place with top quality food and a top view over the city.
Remember to get the Yamazaki 12-year-old whiskey by Suntory... "For a relaxing time, make it Suntory time."
It IS pricy, but it is a top quality place with top quality food and a top view over the city.
Remember to get the Yamazaki 12-year-old whiskey by Suntory... "For a relaxing time, make it Suntory time."
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10: Kaoriya | Great soba restaurant
2011: This restaurant is a pure representation of both Japanese modesty and desire to produce the best. The place is low-key deco (see photo of front door below) and mainly serve Soba dishes but they are the best I have had. Fantastic.
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11: Fantastic grilled food
2011: Very cheap and very good drink and grill place. Staff doesn't speak English but English speaking local customers proved very friendly and helpful.
Unfortunately I don't know the name of this place, but it is easy to find. It is on the 2nd floor of the building directly opposite H&M in Shibuya.
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12: Sakura | Self-made Okonomiyaki cafe
2011: Prepare yourself to be patient if you want to find this hidden local place serving self-made okonomiyakis and beer!
Look for a place with the whole front being covered in a piece of art made out of a scaffolding as per picture below. You need to get to the back of that building to find Sakura.
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13: Ameyayokocho | Street market
2011: Compared to the size Ameyayokocho street market feels surprisingly local, or maybe it was just the lack of tourists in general after the earthquake. Either way well worth visiting. Great street food to be found as well.
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14: Loft | Hand-crafting and hobby store
2011: For handcrafting and hobby things LOFT is significantly better than "Tokyo Hands" and also features local art.
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3007.html
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15: Tsukiji fish market | Good sushi nearby
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Following the Earthquake part of the market has been closed for tourists so check before you go.
2010: Best way to spend the first jetlagged morning is going to the fish market very early.
Make sure to try some of the insanely good sushi in one of the restaurants nearby.
Make sure to try some of the insanely good sushi in one of the restaurants nearby.
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16: Akihabara | Otaku
2011, 2010, 2009: This is the geek centre of Tokyo, full of lights, electronics and toys.
It can be quite confusing and crowded and I got the feeling as a tourist you pay much more than local bargain hunters.
For a more calm alternative check out Nakano Broadway.
It can be quite confusing and crowded and I got the feeling as a tourist you pay much more than local bargain hunters.
For a more calm alternative check out Nakano Broadway.
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17: Shibuya Crossing | Culture
2011, 2010, 2009: This is one packed street full of cool Japanese kids with insane hair and fully dolled up in Gothic Lolita gear.
Every Sunday there is a huge cosplay gathering which is a tourist sight in itself.
Note the Meiji Shrine is very close so you can get both the hip Japan of today and the traditional Japan of the past in one go.
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18: Tokyo Big Sight conference centre | Culture
2011, 2010: Even if you don't go inside, taking a trip out to Big Sight is worth it as it feels::text like you are standing in a retro scifi world.
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19: Meiji Shrine | Culture
2011, 2009: Only a stone throw from the hip kids of Takeshita Street but a light years away in look and feel.
It is hard to understand such a quite and calm place is in the middle of a big city::text like Tokyo.
http://www.meijijingu.or.jp/english/
It is hard to understand such a quite and calm place is in the middle of a big city::text like Tokyo.
http://www.meijijingu.or.jp/english/
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20: ＳＨＩＢＵＹＡ１０９−２ | Trendy
2011, 2010, 2009: Shibuya is the main gathering point for trendy teenagers in Tokyo and SHIBUYA109 is the centre of that culture.
The whole mall is full of colourful teen girls and loud music, very trendy spot on a mass-market scale.
The whole mall is full of colourful teen girls and loud music, very trendy spot on a mass-market scale.
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21: Takeshita Street | Trendy
2011, 2010, 2009: This is one packed street full of cool Japanese kids with insane hair and fully dolled up in Gothic Lolita gear.
Every Sunday there is a huge cosplay gathering which is a tourist sight in itself.
Note the Meiji Shrine is very close so you can get both the hip Japan of today and the traditional Japan of the past in one go.
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22: Omotesando | Shopping
2011, 2009: Big upmarket shopping street
http://www.dannychoo.com/post/en/25496/Omotesando.htm
http://www.dannychoo.com/post/en/25496/Omotesando.htm
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23: Good Smile Cafe | Otaku
2011: Fan of Nendoroids? This is the place to go. Don't know what Nendoroids are? Stay away.
And if you are a fan be prepared to queue for several hours to get in.
And if you are a fan be prepared to queue for several hours to get in.
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24: Kua'aina Burger joint | Restaurant
2011: Looking for a good burger chain? Stick with Hawaian Kua'aina. Marked on this map is one in Shibuya.
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25: Square Enix Flagship store | Otaku
2010, 2009: If you are a Final Fantasy fan this is a must see. Note that most of the toys can be bought cheaper in other shops. I recommend going to a shop called Robot Robot in Nakano Broadway.
The shop is actually not that big though. Don't expect a Toys-R-us.
Note, this shop is not far from the Park Hyatt Hotel in which "Lost in Translation" was filmed. See other entry.
Note, this shop is not far from the Park Hyatt Hotel in which "Lost in Translation" was filmed. See other entry.
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26: Super potato | Otaku
2010, 2009: If you have any nostalgic memories of gaming console then Super Potato is a must visit in Japan.
Note they have a cafe full of old retro arcade machines you can play there and then.
http://www.dannychoo.com/post/en/841/Super+Potato.html
Note they have a cafe full of old retro arcade machines you can play there and then.
http://www.dannychoo.com/post/en/841/Super+Potato.html
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27: Muji Mega store | Shopping
2010, 2009: Not 100% sure this is the right location, but it should be the Muji Mega store in Ginza.
If you::text like Muji you're gonna luuuuuuuv this shop; 3 floors of Muji including a Muji restaurant.
If you::text like Muji you're gonna luuuuuuuv this shop; 3 floors of Muji including a Muji restaurant.
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28: Weird and wonderful Japanese food
2010: Fantastic mix of odd, but very good food.
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29: Tin's Hall bar | Local bar
2010: A place for gajin to hang out in Osaka. Great atmosphere and not on the tourist map
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30: Marunan fabric shop | Hand crafting and hobby
2010, 2009: This little fabric shop is in the middle of Shibuya and it worth the visit even if you are not planning on buying fabric.
The first thing you will notice is all the colourful fabrics, but after you've spend a bit of time in there the second thing you will notice is the amount of light bulbs.
...and THEN you'll notice: There are no shadows anywhere in the shop!! it is so well-lit
The first thing you will notice is all the colourful fabrics, but after you've spend a bit of time in there the second thing you will notice is the amount of light bulbs.
...and THEN you'll notice: There are no shadows anywhere in the shop!! it is so well-lit
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31: Robot Robot | Otaku Cheap(er) Japanese toys
2010: If you::text like Japanese toys this is the place to destroy your wallet!
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32: Bic Camera electronic store | Poken found!!
2010: Bic Camera is a massive electronic store and one of the few places selling Poken
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33: Great Yakitori | Restaurant
2010: No English spoken, no English menus, but if you are brave and perhaps know a few Japanese words then go here.
At least learn: Biru Kudasai (Beer please) and Nandemo desu (Anything [food] will do)
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34: Suginami Anime museum | Anime
2010: A bit hard to find but if you are ready for a little adventure then go for it. It is worth it if you::text like Japanese Anime.
http://www.tokyo-cci.or.jp/sangyokanko/english/072.html
http://www.tokyo-cci.or.jp/sangyokanko/english/072.html
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35: Izuyasu Ryokan | Guest house
2010: Only Ryokan we've stayed in, but wow!
Absolutely top service, with top Japanese breakfast and dinner as part of the deal.
Absolutely top service, with top Japanese breakfast and dinner as part of the deal.
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36: Heian Jingu Shrine | Lost in Translation / Culture
2010: The Shrine from "Lost in Translation".
Get out there early to avoid tourists and when the tourists arrive migrate out to the surrounding gardens.
Get out there early to avoid tourists and when the tourists arrive migrate out to the surrounding gardens.
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37: Volks HQ | Otaku
2010: One for the doll nutters ^^
Make sure you visit the garden as well. It is magical.
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38: Asakusa Shrine | Culture
2010: Big shrine at the time wrapped in plastic as it was being refurbished. Lots of things to see around it as well though.
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39: Sunshine Studio Cafe | Trendy
2009: Hip little place down some stairs. Seems::text like half cafe and half gallery. When we visited this was taking place: http://wktogo.com/vol1/
I mention it mainly in case you want to try a pint of salad...yes, I ordered something random from the Japanese menu and was rewarded with a beer glass full of salad.
I mention it mainly in case you want to try a pint of salad...yes, I ordered something random from the Japanese menu and was rewarded with a beer glass full of salad.
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40: Omotesando Hills | Shopping
2009: Amazingly calm shopping centre with ambient sounds and lights giving the mall a forest-like feel.
http://www.omotesandohills.com/english/
http://www.omotesandohills.com/english/
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41: Chibou Okonomi Yaki | Restaurant
2009: Truly fantastic Okonomiyaki place recommended by an ex-colleague of mine who is from Japan.
Ebisu Garden Place has lots to offer but if it only had this restaurant, it would still be worth the trip.
Ebisu Garden Place has lots to offer but if it only had this restaurant, it would still be worth the trip.
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42: Andersen Bakery | Culture (Danish)
2009: This is a very accurate version of a very good Danish bakery, trust me on this; I'm Danish!
But even if you don't know what Danish bread is suppose to taste like, it is still worth the visit as it is very yummy.
But even if you don't know what Danish bread is suppose to taste like, it is still worth the visit as it is very yummy.
http://www.sunnypages.jp/printouts/index/3182
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43: Tsunahachi Rin | Restaurant
2009: This was the first food we had outside the hotel after arriving in Tokyo.
Awesome tempura restaurant recommended by a colleague and I am happy to pass that recommendation on.
http://www.bento.com/rev/1995.html
Awesome tempura restaurant recommended by a colleague and I am happy to pass that recommendation on.
http://www.bento.com/rev/1995.html
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44: Sony Building
2009: Interesting building full of Sony stuff including Sony jeans made of used canvas posters (those big ones that cover walls on buildings).
http://www.sonybuilding.jp/e/
http://www.sonybuilding.jp/e/
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45: Mikimoto
2009: This is a posh place to buy beautiful jewellery for that special one.
And even if you don't buy anything this place has a bit of history to it as since Kokichi Mikimoto succeeded in creating the world’s first cultured pearl in 1893.
And even if you don't buy anything this place has a bit of history to it as since Kokichi Mikimoto succeeded in creating the world’s first cultured pearl in 1893.
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