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The Tokyo Traveler

August 28th, 2008

Centuries of Traditional Craftsmanship

Toto Norenkai is an association of shops and businesses that have been in operation in Tokyo, formerly know as Edo, for over 100 years and three generations. In Japanese the single word “Toto” captures the essence of both old Edo and modern-day Tokyo, and “noren” refers to the traditional curtain-like sign that is hung […]

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August 20th, 2008

An Authentic Edo Village

Are you fascinated with how people live? Do you want to get a better understanding of how the village of Edo started out and grew to become the sprawling, multi-faceted metropolis that is Tokyo today? Then you should visit the Fukugawa Edo Museum. The Fukagawa Edo Museum presents a fascinating reproduction of downtown […]

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April 15th, 2008

Tokyo Museum Pass

“Tokyo Museums - Grutt Pass 2008” is a multi-museum admission ticket that allows visitors free or discounted admissions to 61 facilities, including museums, zoos and aquariums, in the Tokyo metropolitan area.
It can be purchased for Y2,000 (US $20) at various locations and is valid for two months from the first day of […]

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