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If your aim while in Tokyo is to observe the Japanese cut loose and let their freak flags fly, then Yoyogi-Koen is where you need to go on a Sunday. Located in the Harajuku district, this is where the more flamboyant Japanese congregate, often decked out in elaborate and...

Some guidebooks describe the Asakusa area of Tokyo as a glimpse into the past. A chance to see old Edo and wander through close alleys filled with quaint shops selling traditional goods.

After visiting the Tokyo National Museum, we returned to Ameyoko Arcade on our way back to the Metro. What a difference a few hours made; the sleepy serpentine lanes were now teeming with life and plenty of shoppers. We've yet to see things get raucous in Japan, but this...

With the myriad of museums (and other attractions) that are situated in Ueno Park, you'd be hard pressed to pick just one. We know that for many people, Tokyo is all about the space-age technology and all things modern, so perhaps choosing the Tokyo National Museum might strike some...

On our second day in Tokyo, we were still a bit jet lagged, but managed to sleep in until the respectable hour of 6:30 am.

Following our jaunt to Tsukiji Fish Market, we killed several hours wandering around the streets of Tokyo, trying to get a feel for the city. Almost immediately after leaving the fish market, we stumbled upon a set of bustling alleyways filled with stalls and shops selling many of the...

We’ve been awake for 28+ hours at this point, but consider this photo proof that after three flights (totaling about 15 hours) we made it to Japan! The fact that we are posting the photo proves we then managed to navigate the Tokyo rail system and then the unnamed...