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Akasaka Palace is a former imperial residence which is now used by the Japanese Government as a State Guest-House (Geihinkan) to accommodates visiting dignitaries. The building was designed by Katayama Tokuma and completed in 1909.

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Akihabara is famous for shopping for electronics, computer and camera gear. In recent times it has also become famous for its Maid Cafes.

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Sensoji Temple is an ancient Buddhist temple located in Asakusa, Tokyo Japan. Sensoji Temple is sometimes referred to as Asakusa Temple. It is Tokyo 's oldest, and one of its most significant, temples.

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Bunkyo is one of the central Tokyo ward that features Tokyo Dome, Tokyo Dome City, Koishikawa Korakuen Park and Tokyo University.

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Chiyoda is the central Tokyo ward that features Tokyo Imperial Palace, the Diet, government buildings, major company head offices, several parks, Yasukuni Shrine and Akihabara.

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Edo Tokyo Museum is a museum of the history of Tokyo. The main features of the permanent exhibitions are the life-size replica of the Nihonbashi, which was the bridge leading into Edo.

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Ginza, literally "Silver Mint", is considered the established fashion area of Tokyo and contains many upmarket shops, department stores and restaurants.

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Hamarikyu Gardens (Hama-rikyu Onshi Teien) is a public park located at the mouth of the Sumida River in Chuo. The park is a landscaped garden surrounded by Shioiri Pond, a sea water moat filled by Tokyo Bay.

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Next to Harajuku Station is the place where the Gothic Lolita(GothLoli) and cosplayers come out to play. They are also know as Harajuku Girls. Harajuku is part of Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan.

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Meiji Jingu Shrine is an active shrine in Harajuku Tokyo Japan. Included in these pictures are two traditional Japanese weddings at the shrine with the brides wearing the Japanese wedding kimono (Uchikake) and a formal shinto wedding party complete with Shrine Maidens.

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Omotesando is the brand name side to Harajuku Tokyo Japan fashion with all the major international brands having a boutique or store here.

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Harajuku is on the cutting edge of fashion in Tokyo Japan. Takeshita-dori is the centre point of this. A narrow street packed with young fashionable people and lined with fashion boutiques and cafes.

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Hibiya Koen (Park) is located in Chiyoda, close to many of the government buildings, making it very popular park on week days. On weekends many festivals and events are held in the park.

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Kabukicho is the entertainment part of Shinjuku. Kabukicho features a colorful night life with hostess bars, restaurants, theaters and cinemas.

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Connected to the Tokyo Imperial Palace East Garden is Kitanomaru Park, offering much of the same and a convenient way to get to Yasukuni Shrine. The park also houses the Nihon Budokan, which regularly stages martial arts competitions.

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Koishikawa Korakuen Garden is a historical Japanese garden located close to Tokyo University (who now owns the park).

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Narita is the international gateway to Tokyo and where the international airport, Narita Airport, is located.

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Nishi Shinjuku is the commercial heart of Tokyo Japan with its skyscrapers.

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Nijubashimae is located between Tokyo Station and Tokyo Imperial Palace (Kokyo). Nijubashimae features Wadakura Fountain Park and some modern sky scrapers.

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Odaiba (sometimes known as Daiba) Tokyo Japan is a large artificial island in Tokyo Bay that includes up marketing shopping centre, massive ferris wheel, night clubs, Toyota display centre, Tokyo Big Sight exhibition centre, The Museum of Maritime Science, Joypolis and the distinctive Fuji TV studios building.

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Roppongi Tokyo Japan is famous for its night life and is very popular with foreigners. Roppongi has many restaurants, bars and nightclubs.

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Ryogoku Kokugikan is the largest sumo arena in Japan with a capacity for 10,000 spectators and where grand tournaments or basho are held in January, May and September.

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Shibuya in central Tokyo is a very fashionable shopping and eating district particularly popular with the younger people of Tokyo. Shibuya features a large range of department stores and large shopping centers filled with boutiques featuring the latest in Japanese fashion. Shibuya is also famous for the giant video screens on the buildings.

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Shibuya Tokyo Japan is a very fashionable shopping and eating district popular with a lot of young Tokyoites. Shibuya is one of the best places to see the latest Tokyo Fashion.

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Shinjuku is really the heart of Tokyo Japan. Famous for its shopping, restaurants and nightlife.

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Shinjuku Central Park is a functional park mainly used by workers in the near by Nishi-shinjuku (Tokyo Japan).

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Shinjuku Gyoen National Park is one of the top gardens in Japan. It features three distinct styes: French Formal, English Landscape and Japanese traditional. It is very popular in cherry blossom season with its 1,500 cherry trees.

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Tokyo Dome is a 55,000-seat stadium located in Bunkyo Ward of Tokyo. Tokyo Dome is used for a range of sporting events including basketball, football and martial arts.

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Tokyo Imperial Palace East Garden are a very beautiful example of a Japanese garden. Located in the center of Tokyo the Tokyo Imperial Palace East Garden are very popular in cherry blossom season with many people holding hanami parties in the grounds.

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Tokyo Imperial Palace (Kokyo) is the home of the Emperor of Japan (the Japanese head of state). It is surrounded by a moat and a high wall and occupies the most expensive square kilometre in the world.

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Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building (Shinjuku) is one of the best lookouts in Tokyo Japan & even better it is free. On a good day you can even see Mount Fuji.

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Tokyo Station is the main intercity rail terminal in Tokyo. Tokyo Station handles several Shinkansen lines. Tokyo Station is only the second-largest railway station (building) in the Tokyo.

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Tokyo Tower is a famous Japanese and Tokyo icon and landmark made famous through many Japanese films and anime. It is also a popular lookout point for viewing Tokyo Japan.

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Tsukiji Fish Market (Tokyo Japan) is the biggest seafood market in the world. It is surrounded by the outer market filled with seafood market stalls and outlets.

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Ueno (Tokyo Japan) is famous for its Ueno Park, but it is also a major train interchange.

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Ueno Park is one of the most popular places in Tokyo Japan in cherry blossom season for outdoor hanami parties. Ueno Park includes several temples and Ueno Zoo.

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Yasukuni Shrine is a controversial shrine to Japan's war dead, housing the souls of some 2.5 million people killed in Japan's wars including convicted war criminals executed by the Allies. The Yasukuni Shrine is located in Chiyoda ward Tokyo Japan.

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Yoyogi Park is one of the largest parks in Tokyo. Yoyogi Park located adjacent to Harajuku Station and Meiji Jingu Shrine in Shibuya. On Sundays around the outer perimeter of the park bands and individuals play music.

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