Kanto
The Kanto region is a geographical area of Honshu, the largest island in Japan. The boundaries of this region roughly coincide with the Kanto Plain. The region is made up of the Gunma, Tochigi, Ibaraki, Saitama, Chiba, Kanagawa and Tokyo Metropolis prefectures.
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Ryogoku, the city of Sumo, Japan’s National Sport
Ryogoku is known as Tokyo’s sumo neighborhood. What is sumo about? Where can you go to see sumo wrestlers in action? Where can you eat a dish typically eaten by wrestlers? And what else is there to see in Ryogoku?
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Daikanyama and Nakameguro, a Fashionable Upscale Residential Area
Got at least 3 days in Tokyo on your Japan tour? Find out where to go in hip neighborhoods Daikanyama and Nakameguro.
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Tokyo Highlights and Hidden Gem Itinerary
Find out which 5 highlights and local areas should definitely be included on your Tokyo itinerary if you come here on your Japan tour.
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Tokyo National Museum | the Oldest and Largest Museum in Japan
The Tokyo National Museum was established in 1872 and is the oldest and largest museum in Japan. The Museum collects houses and preserves a comprehensive collection of art and archaeological object of Asia, focusing on Japan.
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The Meiji Shrine | the Most Famous and Popular Shrine
Near the areas of Shibuya and Harajuku is the famous Meiji Jingu, where the souls of Emperor Meiji and his wife Empress Shoken are venerated. Today it is one of the most important tourist spots in Tokyo, attracting thousands of tourists from early in the morning.
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Ghibli Museum Mitaka | Experience a Spiritual and Fantastic World
Japan’s leading animation producer is without a doubt Studio Ghibli, having produced 6 of the 10 highest-grossing films in Japan. The studio is known for…
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TeamLab for Stunning Visual Beauty and Fantastic Experiences
Some of the best immersive art experiences that can be enjoyed in Japan are modern exhibitions by teamLab. There are two versions of this exhibition, one is in the Toyosu area, and the other is in the Odaiba area.
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Animate, one of the Largest Anime Stores in Japan
Animate sells a wide variety of anime goods including comics, light novels, dojinshi (self-published magazines), CDs, DVDs, character goods, figures, video games, trading cards, and costumes
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Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse | A Symbol of Yokohama
The Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse was built as a model warehouse in the country from the late Meiji era to the early Taisho era.
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Minato Mirai is Full of Fun Attractions
In 1981 the municipal government of Yokohama, Japan’s second-largest city after Tokyo, started to revitalize its port area in order to carry Yokohama into the 21st century as a business hub independent of Tokyo. Minato Mirai 21 is the 1.2-mile urban redevelopment of the waterfront of Yokohama.
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5 Especially Great Places to Visit in Tokyo
While planning a trip to Japan, it can be difficult to make a choice of where to go, due to the great number of interesting places to visit. Therefore, we made a list of the 5 best places to visit while traveling in Tokyo.
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Nakano Broadway, Tokyo | a Town Full of Japanese Subcultures
Nakano Broadway is an amazing retro shopping center that is regarded as a sanctuary for ‘otaku’, the Japanese version of nerds. Learn more about this interesting hidden spot in Tokyo!
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Shinjuku, Tokyo | the most Enjoyable Nightlife District in Japan
Shinjuku is known for its impressive streets full of neon signs. Throughout the territory, there is a wide variety of international cuisine and hundreds of department stores ranging from clothing stores to high-tech devices.
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Sunamachi Ginza, Tokyo | Great Street Food is Available
If you are a bit adventurous, the Sunamachi Ginza is a great alternative for crowded and popular places like Omoide Yokocho to get your local street food fix.
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Yanesen & Yanaka Tokyo | A City Full of Tokyo History
Yanesen in Tokyo is a great destination for travelers who are looking for a peaceful, local area with a traditional feel to it. Find out what to see and do in Yanesen!
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Monzennakacho, Tokyo | A town full of downtown atmosphere and humanity
Monzennakacho is a great area for a quick, local bite and tipple. There are many tiny restaurants that serve great food, and there’s a local temple with an interesting ceremony.
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Roppongi, Tokyo | Fashionable and Representative of Japan’s Downtown Area
Roppongi is known as one of Tokyo’s nightlife destinations that are especially popular with local expats. What else is there to see and do in cosmopolitan Roppongi?
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Experience Japan in the Edo Period at the Edo-Tokyo Museum
In the heart of the Japanese sumo wrestling city of Ryogoku is the acclaimed Edo-Tokyo Museum, where you can learn all about Tokyo when it was still named Edo.
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Ginza, Tokyo | One of the Best Shopping Spots in Japan
Ginza is a district in central Tokyo, and its name means ‘silver place’ when translated to English. That still holds true today, as it is one of the most high-end shopping districts in Japan.
