Highlights of Tokyo entertainment and cuisine

If you are looking for things to do and you are just visiting, this information might just make your day.

Places To Eat in Tokyo

Craving Sushi?

Either hit the Tsukiji markets early and get some tasty fresh sushi at a great price or stop in for a bite of sushi.

 Midori Sushi is highly recommended. However you should expect a fairly long line.

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Here's a map and some more reviews for the gastronomically inclined visitor.

Tired of Sushi?

Another interesting review of a Japanese restaurant that serves Russian food from time to time, should you get tired of the local fare.  Want something a bit eclectic?  Try the bloody doll

Throughout the city there are a variety of international franchises, its not too difficult to find an international chain such as McDonald's or the Outback Steakhouse.  

Entertainment in Tokyo

Tokyo nightlife hotspots

Roppongi

Roppongi is where the action is at if your looking to get into some action.  The street is populated with large bouncer types who will try and lure you into the establishments.  If you can't see the inside of the place from the street, use caution, you could be getting into a highly dynamic situation.  The department of tourism suggests that this area might be one to avoid as drink spiking instances are not uncommon. The nightlife, however is there to be had.  A liveley dancing and dining scene makes this a lively and attractive area for the adventurous.

Shibuya

If you want to see the international side of Japan, where there is a greater degree of cultural blend in the nightlife, visit Shibuya. During the day, shopping in that district can be quite entertaining.   A frequent visitor there recommends that if the nightlife hits you too hard in the morning, that you just catch a ride on the Yamonote line, which runs in a circular track and sleep until it wears off.  Naturally this will prepare you for another round of festivities. If you are still in a modest pace, you may find Harajaku park, near the station,  to be quite relaxing.  For a bit of coffee and a taste of world franchise to remind you of home, a local Starbucks is nearby. 

Ueno

The seedy side of Tokyo can be found in Ueno after dark.  During the day, it can be an enjoyable place to find and visit various temples or for a different cultural experience you may want to visit the Tokyo International museum.

General travel advice for visitors to Tokyo Japan

Take a map with you, on your phone.

 If you are a fan of flouride, bring your own toothpaste. Tokyo has the non-flouridated type.

 weather information for Tokyo

Tag this site in your laptop.  Japan Meteorological Agency

this is a useful resource if you are concerned about the weather or overall climate conditions during the season you will be travelling in.

Getting a workout

If riding the trains and wandering the streets of this amazing city aren't giving you enough exercise, or you need something a bit more intensive to pump you up, but you don't speak a lick of Japanese?  Fear not, there is an english site that you can visit to find various sports facilities that will feed your masochistic need to exercise like a maniac before that power lunch with your local contacts.

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