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Pick a clear day, or night, and head out to one of these great towers to enjoy the panoramic views of the Tokyo that they offer from their perches high above the city. Two of the three towers can be visited today but you will have to wait until 2011 to view the Tokyo […]
The next question from my “What do YOU want to know about Tokyo?” post comes from nicky187.
I’d like to know how the Tokyo and Japan of today compares with the near future vision of William Gibson.
I have to admit that I needed to do a bit of research on this one - there were no […]
Between the Tokyo Station and the Imperial Palace you will find the ultra modern Marunouchi District of Tokyo. The shining Shin-Marunouchi Building is the newest building on the block and is one of the largest shopping and dining complexes in front of Tokyo Station.
The high-rise tower reaches a height of 198m (650 feet) and […]
The Imperial Palace, located in the heart of Tokyo, is home to the Emperor and Empress of Japan. The inner areas of the palace are closed to the public on all but two days of the year, January 2nd and December 23rd (The Emperor’s birthday) but if you plan ahead you can tour some […]
The Imperial Palace East Garden, or Higashi-gyoen, is rightly considered one of Tokyo’s finest gardens.
The Imperial Palace East Garden is located on the former site of Edo Castle. None of the original buildings remain but the moats, walls, entrance gates and several guardhouses that protected the former castle still stand within the […]
Efforts began in 2004 to renovate and preserve the Tokyo Station for the first time since the end of WWII. The renovations will be completed by 2013 and will include the reconstruction of the domes atop the station, restoration of the red brick facade and repairs to the third floor of the facility.
Architect Kingo […]
This shot was taken from a parking lot in the ultra-modern Omotesando area of Tokyo. I spied the roof of this temple peaking over a cinder block fence as I was walking by and thought I would take a closer look - I’m sure glad that I did! There are photo opportunities everywhere […]
Tokyo’s Imperial Hotel has a long and distinguished history. The hotel opened in 1890 across from the Imperial Palace in a impressive Victorian style building that for many decades was the only fully European style hotel in Tokyo. In 1923, the hotel opened a fabulous new building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright which […]
The Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum is holding an exhibition titled “World renowned Japanese table ware; OLD NORITAKE and Nostalgic Ceramics” which should prove to be a great compliment to the venue itself.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum is located in the former residence of Prince Asaka Yasuhiko. It is an art deco […]
Pagodas first appeared in Japan in the 6th century when Buddhism was introduced from China and India. They can range in height from one to thirteen tiers. On the grounds of the Senso-ji temple in Asakusa you will find an beautiful example of a five storied pagoda which is the most common.
In the west […]
Whether you live in Tokyo, or are just planning a trip, you will find out what to do and see right here!
Written by Shane Sakata [email] for b5media.
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