Tokyo 101- 5 Places to visit in tokyo

Tokyo  is one of the  biggest  metropolis  in the  world  with  tons of places to see and  navigate around the capital of japan . In our blog today we will select 5  must see places in tokyo which will offer a great  view of some of the magnificent landmarks in tokyo .

Our list of the 5 must  see places are as follows


1:  Asakusa  Tourist mecca in tokyo  home of the sensoji temple ,Kaminarimon Gate and the nakamise  shopping street great for  souvenirs 


2:  Ryogoku Sumo arena  and city in tokyo .Sumo is a Japanese wrestling and Japan's national sport. It originated in ancient times as religious performances to the Shinto gods. Its held 3- 6 times annually.


3: Ueno  This is one of the old setlements with old fashioned open market in tokyo called  ameyoko and  has  the ueno zoo 


4 :  Akihabara - The  electricy city - Its  a city full of electronics and   computer stuff .


5 : Shibuya & Harajuku    dominated with teenage Japanese and  fashion hub in tokyo

International Art Event, Design Festa vol.32 in Tokyo

Hi pals are you an art fun and in tokyo between Nov 6 (sat) & 7(sun), 2010 
Or wondering what to do tommorrow the 6th Nov 2010 .
I got some nice recommedation for those in tokyo why not try the Design Festa vol.32 in Tokyo
from 11:00 - 19:00 Tokyo Big Sight, West Hall 1, 2, 3, 4, Atrium & Outdoor 
This is one of great art events in tokyo and odaiba too a place to relax .
Enjoy the ocean breeze the nice environment . Click on designfesta for more information .
You can also contact the front desk at the tokyo hostel for assistance on how to get there

Tori-no-Ichi fair + Cafeteria BBQ & Party

  

    Tori-no-Ichi festival with a BBQ party

 All you can eat for ￥500 

Join the party

Menu 

Yakisoba, Kebab, chicken bbq 

plus free drinks

TOKYO JIDAI MATSURI 2010 IN PICTURES

TOKYO JIDAI MATSURI is COMING SOON!

☆☆　TOKYO JIDAI MATSURI(FESTIVAL)　☆☆

DATE: 11/3/2010
TIME:12pm-4pm
Place: Asakusa Sensouji Shrine to the gate area


  Tokyo Jidai Matsuri is a festival commemorating the history of Tokyo and Edo culture.
It is held on November 3rd(Cultural DAy) every year.

Volunteers dress in period clothes and parade around Asakusa. 
The festival is about 10-15 minutes walk from the bakpka tokyo hostel
There are many spectators along the streets. 
 

For  more information  ask  the staff  at the tokyo hostel  or  visit asakusa tourist information centre orASAKUSA JIDAI MATSURI website (English)