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#TOKYO brings you the latest travel information about Tokyo based on popular social media posts by experienced travelers. Join us on a virtual tour with real photos to experience the city's most popular tourist destinations!
Episode 19 : Keyword: Shibuya Part 1 (Shibuya Station)
December. 21,2019
Shibuya Station is used by 3 million people a day. With repeated redevelopments, it's like a maze. Today, we'll explore from B5 to the 3rd floor of Shibuya Station, from the farthest point at the Toyoko Line platform to Hachiko and Scramble crossing. We'll introduce the "East Exit Underground Plaza" which opened on November 1, 2019, and other improvements. You'll see a CG map of the 8 routes of Toyoko Line, Tokyo Metro, JR Line and Keio Line. "Why was Shibuya Station so complicated?" We'll uncover the mystery with before and after footage.
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Episode 14 : Keyword: Ueno Part 2 (Ameyoko)
September. 07,2019
Today is part 2 of the virtual Ueno tour. We'll begin at Shinobazu Exit and explore over 400 shops in the Ameyoko area. It used to be a black market post-war that sold candies and US military surplus items. It came to be called "Ameyoko" from candy (="ame") and America. The central building carries unusual ingredients such as spices from around the world and fish/frogs from tropical areas. With Tokyo's oldest Koreatown and jewelry district by Indian owners, you'll encounter people from different backgrounds and religions.
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Episode 13 : Keyword: Ueno Part 1 (Ueno Park)
August. 17,2019
Today on #TOKYO, we'll explore Ueno. We'll be introducing this popular Tokyo sightseeing area in 2 parts. Part 1 is the Ueno Park area. Ueno Park is a cultural area with over 15 museums and facilities including The National Museum of Western Art, a world heritage, and Japan's biggest National Museum of Science and Nature. When you purchase the UENO WELCOME PASSPORT at Ueno Station, it allows access to 13 facilities for 2,000 yen. We'll introduce a special way to experience the Ueno area with this passport.
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Episode 12 : Keyword: Ikebukuro Part 2 (Nighttime)
August. 03,2019
Ikebukuro contains a mixture of old Japanese and modern pop cultures. Part 2 keyword is "#IKEBUKURO NIGHT." We'll explore this famous tourist city more deeply, visiting popular subculture spots unique to Ikebukuro such as animation street "Otome Road" and "Giant Video Arcade," located outside of a famous landmark, Sunshine 60. Then we'll explore a retro bar area where you can enjoy time at an izakaya for about 1,000 yen. At the end of the night, we'll visit one of the most legendary ramen hotspots in Tokyo.
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Episode 11 : Keyword: Ikebukuro Part 1 (Daytime)
July. 27,2019
Today, we'll explore Ikebukuro in the daytime. Ikebukuro Station has traffic of about 2.5 million people per day, and is the biggest terminal next to Shinjuku Station. From there we visit popular tourist spots such as a rooftop aquarium and a 60-story observatory with attractions. Nearby, a building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, a 200-year-old Japanese candy shop, and a historical temple over 350 years old make this area a versatile place for various adventures.
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Episode 4 : Keyword: Miyazaki
February. 23,2019
This episode is a special edition featuring Miyazaki Prefecture which is blessed with a temperate climate and surrounded by many historical landmarks. Join us on a virtual tour of hot spots that are sure to be popular among overseas tourists. We will take you to eateries, historical sights, and spiritual "power spots" as we follow the trending # keywords: #Food, #Museum, and #Spiritual.
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Episode 3 : Keyword: Tokyo Tower
February. 16,2019
Join us on a virtual tour of Tokyo Tower, a popular landmark and the 2nd tallest structure in Japan. It reopened in 2018 to celebrate its 60th anniversary with a new observation deck which stands at a height of 250m from the ground. We share its history as a symbol representing Tokyo which also serves as a communications tower. We also highlight the expert responsible for illuminating the structure.
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Episode 2 : Keyword: Setagaya Line
January. 26,2019
Join us on a virtual tour of the Setagaya Line, a 5km long tram connecting 2 suburban stations - Sangen-jaya and Shimo-takaido. This street car is key for locals and has been used since 1925. It runs through a narrow passage surrounded by retro scenery and homes. Let's take a trip through time as we follow the trending # keywords: #Shopping street, #Boroichi flea market, #Old train.
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Episode 1 : Keyword: Harajuku
January. 19,2019
Join us on a virtual tour of Harajuku, an area world-famous for its cutting-edge fashion and kawaii, or "cute" culture. We will take you to unique spaces, shops, and eateries as we follow the trending # keywords: #Kawaii, #Food, and #Fantasy. A visit to a popular ukiyo-e museum shows how people of the Edo period also cherished kawaii culture.
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