The Tokyo Traveler

Wander through a bird sanctuary, have a picnic, ride a Ferris Wheel, ponder Tokyo bay and visit Tokyo Sea Life Park in just one day!  It’s all possible when you visit Kasai Rinkai Koen, a large park located just over the Edogawa river from the heart of Tokyo.  Take a break from the hectic pace of the city and enjoy a day at this great park!
Kasai Rinkai Park first opened to the public in 1989 and is the largest park in Tokyo’s 23 wards. Lovely grassy areas, a barbeque and picnic area and great views of Tokyo Bay from the …read more

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Let your kid’s be Captain Adventure when you visit the Tokyo area this summer.  Book a night at the Pan Pacific Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu and ask for the Captain Adventure Plan.  Your kids will be treated to a tour of the bridge of a cruise boat and will receive a keepsake photo with the Captain.  The whole family will enjoy the late checkout, a 90-minute cruise around Yokohama Bay and Tokyo Bay, afternoon tea with cake, live music and a magic show on board.
The Pan Pacific Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu has 480 guest rooms and suites and is situated …read more

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The Tokyo Minato Matsuri or Port Festival will be held in the vicinity of Harumi Pier on Saturday, May 24th & Sunday, May 25th.  The highlight of the weekend will be on Saturday from 10:30-11:00 AM when the Tokyo Fire Board will hold a fireboat parade and a “water pageant” at the Harumi Passenger Terminal where they will show of the prowess of their vessels with a “water pageant”‘ display in five colors. On both Saturday and Sunday a flea market and bazaar will in the area featuring wholesale fish, vegetables and flowers among other things. Access:
Kachidoki station is the …read more

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At least that’s what it was for me! Billed as the worlds second largest Ferris Wheel, the Giant Sky Wheel in Odaiba claims to provide 16 minutes of memories. But that’s not quite how it worked out for me….
My hubby and I decide to make a day trip to Odaiba , a futuristic area of Tokyo constructed on reclaimed land. The area boasts unique architecture, many shopping and dining options and a number of high tech game centers. It’s proximity to Tokyo makes it a great place to get away from the city for the afternoon …read more

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