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| Page Views: 2,826 Last Visit to Tokyo: November, 1998 | The place that opened my eyes to the world by city_guy - last update: Dec 23, 2003 |
Every kids dream place | Me and a friend at the entrance |
One of my very first places I visited when I used to work in Tokyo back in 90-91. Ever since I was a kid, I've dreamed of going to Disneyland just like every kid. I finally made my way there and boy did it bring out the kid in me.
Well, if one should know, all the Disney characters speak japanese so it was rather kind of unique. Japanese people dressed in cowboy & indian attire and the works. A truly interesting culture shock if you're seeking one.
I strongly recommend those going to Tokyo to stop by the Disneyland.
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Only in Japan as they say, neon lights running at every corner of the street in Shinjuku.
The two main shopping streets are Shinjuku Dori Avenue and Yasukuni Dori Avenue. Don't forget too, all the little streets in between. Studio Alta, with its giant TV screen, is directly opposite My City. As a popular rendezvous point, the entrance is often so crowded that meeting the person you're supposed to be meeting is really no option at all.
Shinjuku Eastmouth is the high street shopping area. It's also where you'll find "Kabukicho", the red light district.
From inside Shinjuku Station, follow the signs to the "Central East Exit". Once out you'll see "My City". Somewhat unfortunate in appearance, the building was finished in 1964. The inside is divided into a mass of small shop units.
Strip clubs, hostess bars and pachinko parlours occupy Kabukicho. But here too, you'll also find many mainstream cinemas together with Koma Stadium, a venue for traditional music and dance (tickets available on the door). To get to Kabukicho, cross over Yasukuni Dori Avenue in the direction away from Shinjuku Station.
HOW TO GET TO SHINJUKU
Shinjuku Station is on the JR Yamanote Line, the JR Chuo Line, the JR Sobu Line, the JR Saikyo Line, the Marunouchi Subway Line, the TOEI Shinjuku Line, the TOEI no 12 Line, the Odakyu Line and the Keio Line.
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An old haunt
Taken at Shibuya, I believe this is the biggest tower store in the world with 8-9 floors of music... oh man.
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volopolo Sat Oct 14, 2006 18:27 UTC
lovely page! Nikos | Wild_Orchid Wed Nov 3, 2004 15:32 UTC
woo hoo! what a great guide! yes, visit again and write the updates!! | jpshanik Fri Aug 13, 2004 03:22 UTC
Hey, great club list. Included some of my favorites. Should really try to find BLUE. Kinda like YELLOW but harder to find about 10 min walk from Harajuku station. Sorry, so drunk I was very lucky to find my way to the station at 5am. | Hewer Thu Aug 5, 2004 12:02 UTC
Nice pages about Tokyo! I`ll have have to check out Narita to see for myself! |
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