taking on tokyo
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TOKYO
• South of China
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Reason of Choice
• Tokyo would be an inspirational choice to host the 2020 Olympic Games, While there's plenty to keep you occupied in Tokyo for days, the urge to get out and explore beyond the city limits should not be ignored. The city's a great base for numerous day trips including visits to the iconic a popular vacation destination for Tokyo residents and the home of Tosho-go, the astonishing shrine to the first Tokugawa shogun Ieyasu; the ancient city of Kamakura which has great historical and cultural sights; and Yokohama, a port city with an international character all its own—it's home to the country's largest Chinatown. And all of the shops and games that never came to America.
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Destination Description
• An experience that I will never forget and always remember to look for the sites that I always wanted to go see. And have a great time with friends and experience the joy and happiness that I will have on my trip.
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Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku Hotel • This Tokyo hotel is conveniently located
across the street from Shinjuku Station. • Hotel Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku is a chic hotel
located in the busy Shinjuku business district of Tokyo, Japan. Newly renovated in 2007.
• At the confluence of corporate skyscrapers and subway stations, this business hotel in Shinjuku is a magnet for business travelers. Travel around the Shinjuku and Tokyo area effortlessly via high-speed public transportation, which is just minutes away by foot. Shop one of the many department stores or travel outward to Mt. Fuji and the greater Tokyo area.
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Asakusa Shrine • Asakusa Shrine, also known as Sanja-sama
("Shrine of the Three gods"), is one of the most famous Shinto shrines in Tokyo, Japan. Located in Asakusa, the shrine honors the three men who founded the Sensō-ji. Asakusa Shrine is part of a larger grouping of sacred buildings in the area. It can be found on the east side of the Sensō-ji down a street marked by a large stone torii.
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Meiji Jingu
• After the emperor's death in 1912, the Japanese Diet passed a resolution to commemorate his role in the Meiji Restoration. An iris garden in an area of Tokyo where Emperor Meiji and Empress Shōken had been known to visit was chosen as the building's location
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Super Potato• Super Potato - probably the most retro
chain of game stores in Japan. The Akihabara Super Potato has 3 floors which are dedicated to games throughout time - everything from the Famicom to PS3. You can even pick up some Nintendo Game Watch.
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Chidorigafuchi• Each year, the National Cherry Blossom
Festival celebrates Chidorigafuchi spring the gift of the cherry blossom trees, and the enduring friendship between the people of the United States and Japan. The Festival produces and coordinates daily events featuring diverse and creative programming promoting traditional and contemporary arts and culture, natural beauty, and community spirit. Events are primarily free and open to the public.
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Tokyo Tower
• Tokyo Tower is a communications and observation tower located in Shiba Park, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. At 333 metres (1,093 ft), it is the second-tallest artificial structure in Japan. The structure is an Eiffel Tower-inspired lattice tower that is painted white and international orange to comply with air safety regulations.
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Japanese steak House and Sushi Bar
• Hibachi possesses all the qualities of a perfect dining experience. Enjoy the finest in steak and seafood skillfully prepared and presented with great flair by Master teppan-yaki chefs over an open flame on your table top grill. The speed and dexterity of our chefs will dazzle you and the exotic, elegant atmosphere will delight you.
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Richard Bloch • an architect pal who commutes regularly to
commissions in Tokyo, offered to guide me to secret places where tourists rarely go. And Japanophile friends in New York City set up food-world connections willing to lead my mate, Steven, and me on delicious detours. We headed off, determined to discover the best of the best Tokyo has to offer, at price levels high and low, from the exclusive and obscure to the raffish and humble.
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Beijing Tokyo Restaurant• pick ingredients carefully and use only the
freshest and nature ones to prepare every dish, and have been trying to cook them in a healthier way to provide the most nutritious food. Much attention has been attached to ensure you a cozy and inviting ambiance where you could enjoy not only the great meal but also the authentic atmosphere.