2024.03.09 02:48

National Diet Building

The National Diet Building (国会議事堂, Kokkai-gijidō) is the building where both houses of the National Diet of Japan meet. It is located at Nagatachō 1-chome 7–1, Chiyoda, Tokyo.Sessions of the House of Representatives take place in the south wing and sessions of the House of Councillors in the north wing.The Diet Building was comp...

2024.03.09 02:45

Shinbashi, traditional and modern Japanese Bars

HomeArea GuidesShinbashi is the salarymen capital of Tokyo; so that means one thing—it’s full of people and it’s one of the most hectic parts of the city come rush hour. Outside of the commute, it’s a hub for some of the most rustic izakaya in the city and boasts great entertainment. With its super central location and heap of b...

2024.03.09 02:42

Hamarikyu, a traditional Japanese garden,

Hama Rikyu (浜離宮, Hama Rikyū), is a large, attractive landscape garden in central Tokyo. Located alongside Tokyo Bay, Hama Rikyu features seawater ponds which change level with the tides, and a teahouse on an island where visitors can rest and enjoy the scenery. The traditionally styled garden stands in stark contrast to the skys...

2024.03.09 02:40

Toyosu Market, a modern fish market

Toyosu Market (豊洲市場, Toyosu Shijō) opened in October 2018 on the man-made island of Toyosu in the Bay of Tokyo. It took over the wholesale business from the aging Tsukiji Market and provides tourists with an opportunity to observe the market action and to dine at restaurants across its large, modern premises.The huge wholesale m...

2024.03.09 02:39

Tsukiji, a previous and the most famous fish market

The wholesale market of Tsukiji Market, which was also known as the "inner market" and was famous for its tuna auctions, closed on October 6, 2018 and moved to a new site in Toyosu where it reopened as Toyosu Market. Tsukiji's outer market with its many shops and restaurants did not close and remains in business.Tsukiji Outer Ma...

2024.03.09 02:36

Artizon Museum

The new name ARTIZON was coined by combining the words ART and HORIZON, to reflect our determination to impart a sense of this horizon of pioneering art to many people. The concept of this new museum is “experiencing creativity”. The scope of the museum extends from antique art works, modern Japanese Western-style paintings, the...

2024.03.09 02:35

Tokyo Imperial Theater

As the first Western-style theater in Japan, the Imperial Theater continues to play a pivotal role in the cultural landscape of Tokyo. The theater is located in the Marunouchi district, facing the Imperial Palace. The opulent and impressive interior of this building is something marvelous to behold as soon as you enter the build...

2024.03.09 02:33

Tokyo International Forum

Hours and admission fees vary by eventThe Tokyo International Forum is one of the city's many architectural highlights. It is a venue for various conventions, exhibitions, concerts and other events. An event calendar can be found on the official website (see links below).

2024.03.09 02:31

Imperial Hotel Tokyo

From a parkside boulevard, the understated entrance to The Imperial belies the world of finesse and refinement commensurate with the Japanese capital's most beloved address. Guestrooms and suites here bespeak infinite care and planning, honed from some 13 decades of experience. Comfort and unstinting convenience are a way of lif...

2024.03.09 02:29

Seiko Musium

Hours: 10:30 to 18:00, advance reservations are requiredClosed: Mondays, New Year holidaysAdmission: freeThis excellent museum primarily educates its visitors about the history of Seiko, Japan's most prominent watch manufacturer, but also has interesting displays and explanations about the history of clocks in general. A lot of ...

2024.03.09 02:27

Kabuki za

NEED RESERVATION!The Kabukiza in Tokyo's Ginza district was reconstructed and reopened in 2013. It closely resembles its predecessor except for a skyscraper that now stands above it. It is the most accessible theater for foreign tourists, staging plays almost everyday and offering single-act tickets and English audio guides. A s...

2024.03.09 02:25

Ginza Ito-ya

The long-established shop has a history that reaches back until 1904 when it opened in Ginza as a stationery specialty store in today’s so fancy and famous Ginza. It started as a fairly tiny shop at the corner of the street with a signboard that proudly announced “Japanese & International Stationery” in both Japanese and Eng...