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Tokyo

Took a chance to visit Tokyo during the Japan Blockchain Week 2023. It was quite a long flight compared to the trip to Hong Kong or Taipei. Tokyo, Japan Trip Summary (June 2023) Day Date Places Photos & Video 1 19th June 2023 Shinagawa 61 2 20th June 2023 Shinjuku 160 3 21st June 2023 Tsukiji Outer MarketTakashimayaNihonbashiGinzaHibiyaSakurada-mon GateRoppongi...

Odaiba (Day Trip)

Ariake (有明) is a district in Kōtō, Tokyo, Japan. Quite a newly developed city. Diver City The main attraction outdoors of Diver City Tokyo Plaza is the Unicorn Gundam. Gundam Base Live A mid-size figure at the entrance area to the exhibition hall. Lots of merchandise in the exhibition area. A well-displayed miniature. It takes decades to achieve such a success scale...

Shibuya

As a major commercial and finance center, it houses two of the busiest railway stations in the world, Shinjuku Station and Shibuya Station. Shibuya A special ward in the Tokyo Metropolis in Japan. Shibuya Scramble Crossing It’s a different feeling watching from above and crossing the road with others. Definitely a hot spot for travellers. Japan Blockchain Week...

Akihabara

Akihabara (Japanese: 秋葉原) is a buzzing shopping hub famed for venues specializing in manga, anime, and video games. Lots of capsule vending machines available once you reach the Akihabara station. Ever since I get to know Quantum Metal and involved in the company’s CI enhancement, I get to relate black and gold to that brand. #lol The Street Fighter game has...

Odaiba (Night Trip)

Gundam Statue

Flame of the Statue of Liberty

Rainbow Bridge and Statue of Liberty

Rainbow Bridge view from one of the entrances of Divercity Tokyo Plaza.

There are quite a lot of interesting places and things to do in Odaiba. Will check out other places in next visit.

Ariake Garden

Saw these buildings while traveling from Ryogoku towards Ariake Garden, to check into another hotel for the next few days’ stay and activities. Quite a new hangout place in Tokyo. A mixed-development real estate project by Sumitomo Corporation. Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo Ariake Hotel Machines available at lobby area for self-help, automated check-in and check...

Sensoji Temple

Walked past the Komagata area in Taito City as we headed towards Sensoji Temple.

Took a look into Bandai Head Office after noticing the Bandai Character Street along the way.

Noticed this Komakata Dojo Japanese restaurant just opposite Bandai.

Kaminarimon Gate

Sensoji Temple

Bandai Spirit

Passed by Bandai Head Office in Komagata while heading towards Sensoji Temple.

Bandai Character Street

Bandai Spirit

Bandai History

Tamagochi

Kamen Rider History

Thomas Edition Special

Bandai Komagata Head Office Location Map

Ryogoku

Kyu-Yasuda Garden (旧安田庭園)

Kyu-Yasuda Garden Map

Ryogoku

We reached Ryogoku on the second day after landing at Tokyo’s Haneda International airport and stayed a night in Shinagawa.

Travelling from Shinagawa to Ryogoku.

Dai-ichi Hotel Ryogoku

Roppongi

Roppongi, famous for its lively entertainment district, where locals and tourists mix in buzzing late-night bars and clubs. Yet there is more to simply entertainment. The cityscape is awesome. Roppongi Hills Observation Deck Tokyo City View Tokyo Tower P/S: Happened to come across this MTV by Taiwanese group and noticed the scene they filmed the MTV...

Sakurada-mon Gate

As we walked to Sakurada-mon Gate from Ginza area, we passed by a beautiful garden.

Hibiya Park

Felice Garden Hibiya

Sakurada-mon Gate

Hibiya

An area just next to Ginza, before heading to Sakurada-mon Gate.

Tokyo Midtown Hibiya

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Ginza

A shopping district where visitors are spoilt with plenty of luxury brands.

Ginza Mitsukoshi is a luxurious department store that opened in 1930.

Ginza 2, Luxury Brands Junction

Nihonbashi

After a walk around Takashimaya area, heading towards Nihonbashi.

Nihonbashi is famous for its landmark 17th-century canal bridge.

Shinjuku

A brief walk around one of Donki’s Tokyo outlet.

The city is all about neon lights and people, as it enters the night.

A contrary scene, where a passerby using his mobile phone while a lady using the public phone.

This “人生酒厂” name was seen when touched down Shinagawa.

Shinagawa

Oval Garden, Shinagawa Seaside Forest

Oval-shaped mall with shopping & food outlets on 3 levels facing a central outdoor courtyard.

Stayed a night at Loisir Hotel Shinagawa Seaside after a long flight and nice meal.

Shinagawa Seaside Hotel Lobby View

Loisir Hotel Shinagawa Seaside