A guide to the best parts of Tokyo. Or at least, what I think are the best parts of Tokyo. From Harajuku's fashion madness to geek-infested Akihabara and alterna-cool Shimo-Kitazawa. Find out about the hot spots that aren't in your guide book.
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Tokyo Anime Centre on 24/4/08 Features a 3D cinema, events space and shop. Entry is free, but a movie ticket will cost you a bit over 1000 yen.  |
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Akihabara Station on 24/4/08 Tokyo`s "electric town" is most famous for its gadgets, but these days its geek culture is gaining almost as much notoriety.  |
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Daikanyama Address on 21/4/08 This complex houses DixSept, three-floors of boutique shopping goodness, including Vivienne Tam`s flagship Tokyo store.  |
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Daikanyama Station on 21/4/08 In-the-know locals avoid the hectic neighbourhoods and head for Daikanyama, perhaps Tokyo`s hippest boutique neighbourhood.  |
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Ghibli Museum on 20/4/08 A mecca for animation nerds of all ages, this museum is dedicated to the work of Studio Ghibli and its founder, legendary film maker Hayao Miyazaki. There`s an amazing collection of zoetropes and anim... Read more  |
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Iseya on 18/4/08 Cracking place for beers and yakitori. Cheap, rowdy, greasy and fun. The ideal way to start a night out in Kichijoji.  |
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Inokashira Park on 18/4/08 A beautiful spot just away from Kichijoji`s hustle. During cherry blossom season, the park gets packed with hanami parties, giving you a chance to see young Japanese on their very worst behaviour.  |
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Sun Road on 18/4/08 A long covered shopping strip with a wide variety of stores. Lots of little alleyways nearby to explore too.  |
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Kichijoji Station on 18/4/08 Consistently voted among the best places to live in Tokyo, Kichijoji has a reputation as a favourite haunt of artists, musicians and other creative types. Great restaurants, bars, live music houses, s... Read more  |
