TABLE OF CONTENTS
- An Introduction to Tokyo 1
- Tokyo in Focus 3
- A Brief History of Tokyo 6
- Chapter One: Tokyo’s Culture and People 11
- Tokyo in Focus 12
- Languages in Tokyo, Japan 17
- The Japanese People 20
- Chapter Two: Travel Essentials 23
- Japan Visa and Passport Requirements 25
- Seasons in Tokyo 27
- Chapter Three: Getting In and Around Tokyo 31
- Transportation 35
- Chapter Four: Budget-Friendly Hotels and Accommodations in Tokyo 39
- Richmond Hotel Asakusa – Best location 46
- The Andon Ryokan 48
- Hotel Fukudaya 50
- Tokyo Green Hotel Korakuen 52
- Chiyoda Inn 54
- Coco Grand Kitasenju 57
- Chapter Five: Dining in the City Metropolis 59
- Ginza Kyubey 61
- Kanda 63
- Ginza Kojyu 65
- Ivy Place 71
- Sukiyabashi Jiro 72
- Higashiyama 74
- Takazawa 76
- Sushi Saito 78
- Some Tips When Dining in Japan 80
- Chapter Six: Shopping in Tokyo 83
- Shibuya Shopping District 85
- Ginza 88
- Kōenji 91
- Asakusa 94
- Akihabara 99
- Shinjuku 102
- Chapter Seven: Tourist Spots in Tokyo 105
- Tokyo Disneyland 106
- Tokyo Sea Life Park 108
- The Imperial Palace 110
- Tokyo National Museum 112
- Tokyo National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation 114
- Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building 116
- Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden 118
- Tokyo Tower 119
- Ghilbi Museum 121
- Tsukiji Market 123
- Chapter Eight: Tokyo Shrines and Temples 125
- Meiji-Jingu Shrine 127
- Tennoji Temple 129
- Yasukuni Shrine 130
- Koganji Temple 132
- Akagi Shrine 133
- Nezu Shrine 134
- Yushima Seido Temple 136
- Narita-san Fukagawa Fudo-Do Temple 138
- Yushima Tenjin Shrine 140
- Chapter Nine: Nightlife in Tokyo 143
- Bar High Five 146
- AgeHa 149
- Mandarin Bar 151
- Ben Fiddich 153
- Meishu Center Tokyo-Sake Tasting Bar 156
- Gaspanic 159
- Chapter Ten: Last Minute Traveller Tips 161
- Important Guidelines 163
- Mingle and Mix 164
- Heads Up! 165
- Worth the Visit! 167
- PHOTO REFERENCES 173
- REFERENCES 185