Traveling from Tokyo to Takayama

Posted on November 20, 2007 by Jonathan Tappan

Below, a shinkansen (bullet train) pulls into Tokyo Station.
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Tokyo: Akihabara

Posted on November 15, 2007 by Jonathan Tappan

This is the place to go to find electronics (not to mention manga and anime.) It is packed with a wide range of retail establishments, ranging from seedy little shops to giant megamarts.
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Tokyo Shopping Districts: Ginza, Roppongi, Shibuya

Posted on November 15, 2007 by Jonathan Tappan

The Ginza district is full of fancy upscale stores.
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Tokyo: Sensouji Temple

Posted on November 14, 2007 by Jonathan Tappan

Sensouji is the oldest and most famous Buddhist temple in Tokyo. Its origins date back to the year 628 when two guys were fishing in the Sumida River…
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Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market

Posted on November 13, 2007 by Jonathan Tappan

Tsukiji is the largest fish market in the world. It dates back to the Edo period and now processes about 20% of the world’s catch. Don’t read further if you don’t want to see big, dead fish.
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