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Tokyo has a number of activities, places, and must-see attractions that are free to visit, including parks, markets, fashion districts, and temples.

The closest international airport to Tokyo, Japan is Narita Airport, which is 60 km outside the city. There are several affordable options for getting to Tokyo.

Tokyo is such huge metropolis it can be quite intimidating to the uninitiated. For the informed tourist Tokyo can bring great satisfaction and cultural insight.

Some times of year are better than others: go for cherry blossoms or fall foliage. Avoid the hot, humid months or Golden Week in May.

Tokyo's nightclubs are amongst the best in the world. Here is a guide to the top three.

When visiting Tokyo, you must make a point to see the spectacular Tokyo skyline. Tokyo city views are one of the most impressive sights in the capital.

From July 9-12, Tokyo International Book Fair will attract many international publishers and booksellers because of its access to the Japanese and Asian book market.

Tokyo need not be an expensive vacation, there are numerous budget hotels for long and short term travelers.

Held in early April, the Fertility Festival in Kawasaki is sure to be a memorable experience for any visitor to Tokyo.

From hostels to the Park Hyatt, these are recommendations from a previous resident and visitor with links to helpful sites.

Galleries in Tokyo can sometimes be hard to locate. This handy guide gives you information, interviews and an insiders guide to the contemporary Japanese art scene.

Tokyo city views are among the most famous sights in Japan. Here are some restaurants and bars which will allow you some of the best glimpses of the Tokyo skyline.

Whether you're looking for a fun experience for the kids, an interesting date night, or a lively party with friends, Tokyo theme restaurants may be the place to go.

One of Japan's most famous tourist sites is the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.

Three short films pay homage to the fascinating Japanese city.

An annex of the National Museum of Modern Art, a small gem of a Tokyo museum offers a superb overview of handmade Japanese crafts on the grounds of the Imperial Palace.

Joining a raft of 5* hotels that give Tokyo prestige in East Asia, The Peninsula Tokyo opened on September 1st in the heart of the fashionable Marunouchi district.

Like most theme cafes, Alice in Wonderland Café is all about the atmosphere. A Tokyo restaurant that's unique and unforgettable, stop here on your travels to Japan.

Coucagno is a Michelin-starred restaurant in the Cerulean Tower in Tokyo, Japan. It has great views, superb fine dining, and an elegant atmosphere.

Far less hokey than Paris Je T'Aime's ode to its titular city, Tokyo! is a fascinating account of the Japanese metropolis from the eyes of three talented foreigners.

Just like everything else in Japan, riding in a cab is rife with etiquette rules. Follow these tips to blend in and be minimize the stress of trying to catch a cab.

The Michelin Red Guide Tokyo 2009 awards 9 gourmet establishments with the coveted three stars, 36 restaurants with two stars and as many as 128 eateries with one star.

If you're looking for a stylish place to shop, try traditional Japanese or international restaurants, or have a few drinks, Tokyo's Roppongi district has it all.

Odaiba offers an entire day's worth of fun and quirky attractions. The man-made island once built for defense purposes now houses great shopping, eating and sightseeing.

On the morning of September 1st 1923, a devastating earthquake located on the Kanto Plain in Japan caused mass destruction and death in Tokyo and Yokohama.

Starring Audition's Eihi Shiina, Tokyo Gore Police a.k.a Tokyo Zankoku Keisatsu, is a b-movie bloodfest and one of the most downright bizarre spectacles you will ever see

Kabukicho, Tokyo's red light district, is a neon-drenched enclave packed with sex shops, love hotels, pachinko parlours, and pleasure houses catering for both sexes.

In April this year, the former Renaissance Tokyo Ginza Toby hotel changes name to the Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Ginza Hotel

For some home style cooking in the heart of Tokyo, head to Suji's in Roppongi, where you'll find American style comfort food at reasonable prices.

Japan is complex, exciting and beautiful, with glamourous cities, culture, countryside and parks, and where to go can pose a problem for the first time visitor.

The Shinkansen is a network of high speed rail links built and operated by four Japanese Railway Group companies

Chicago, Madrid, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo are the four cities bidding to host the 2016 Summer Olympics. The winner will be decided on October 2, 2009.

Fantastic art by Seth Fisher, Giuseppe Camuncoli, and Shawn Martinbrough carries two separate stories about Americans in Asia.

Trendy Japan & Ailen Sit's brilliant fight choreography stand out in a movie about spy intrigues. Good chemistry from actors Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Ekin Cheng & Kelly Chen.

Of the 173 restaurants and 30 hotels that won awards in the Michelin Guide Tokyo 2009, many are new this year and Tokyo has potential for even more in 2010.

Kamakura is only a short one hour train ride from Tokyo and worth the extra trip. It may not be as well known as Nara or Kyoto, but it has lots to lure visitors to Japan.

International Luxury Chains as well as the budget Citidines Hotels, continue to open new hotels from Tokyo to Okinawa, while Park Hyatt offers new Tokyo Massage to guests

The second part of this article focuses on navigating the actual Ooedo Onsen Monogatori facility to take away confusion about proper etiquette when visiting Ooedo Onsen.

American troops fighting in the Pacific Rim during World War II enjoyed radio broadcasts by popular personalities such as Orphan Ann and Tokyo Rose from Japan.

From an idea to provide recreation for Japanese businessmen, Tokyo Disneyland has grown into one of the world's premiere theme park destinations.

This year's Tokyo Game Show had a particularly impressive lineup of games being showcased including titles from Capcom, Sega, EA, Tecmo, Team Ninja, Ico Team and more.

Fusion of urban tap dancing and Japanese percussion performs December 15-24, 2006 at the CSV Flamboyan Theater in New York, New York.

The Michelin Guide for 2010 has given 11 restaurants in Tokyo its coveted three-star rating, placing the Asian city ahead of Paris.

The John Lasseter-directed animated short Tokyo Mater will preview Bolt in 3-D theatres. Short is based on Larry the Cable Guy's character in 2006's Cars.

Visitors to Tokyo can find out more about how anime and manga are created in exhibits that will interest the whole family. Some museums and galleries are free to enter.

The crowd tends to be young and quirky, but everyone can find something amusing to do in Harajuku, whether people-watching or eating delicious Japanese-style crepes.

Shibuya is an exciting part of Tokyo with a lot to offer to young visitors. Learn how to get to Shibuya and about some of the key places to shop, eat and play there.

Visiting Japan may seem overwhelming with so many sights to see. Besides the typical tourist attractions, there are unusual places travelers may also find interesting.

Here are a few tips and tricks about getting into and enjoying restaurants while you're in Japan.

Shortly after the invasion of the Solomon Islands on August 7, 1942, Coast Guard LCRD Dwight Dexter established Naval Operating Base (NOB) CACTUS at Lunga Point.