Tokyo

Pros: History, safety, an electronic world the likes of which you've never seen before.
Cons: Expensive as any city in the world.

Before your plane even lands in Tokyo, the first thing that hits you is the efficiency of the place. As you look out the window at the ground below, you notice that every piece of land below is utilized in some way, be it in housing, manufacturing or...

Pros: 360 degree view of Tokyo, Night view is not bad
Cons: Views do not leave a lasting impression, Major League Tourist Trap

As a child, I went up the Tokyo Tower many times, as my dad would entertain business clients, and I'd tag along. The visits never left much of an impression. When I played tour guide to friends in October 1998, I decided to take them to Tokyo Tower and...

Pros: Beautiful scenery, nice people, hospitable
Cons: Expensive if you don't know your way around

I first became interested in Japanese culture when I did an internship at a Japanese owned hotel on Guam in my last year of college. There were visitors from all over the world, but especially a lot from Japan. I picked up a little of the language then...

Pros: good train system, many stores
Cons: expensive, difficult to navigate, too many people

I've been to Tokyo many times in my life, maybe more than 20 times. My hometown is northern part of Japan, called 'Sendai' city, and not too far away from Tokyo. It takes about 2 hours by bullet train or 5 hours by car from Sendai to Tokyo. I went to...

Pros: Easy, fast, efficient
Cons: You might have to wait up to 30 minutes before you leave the airport

Most international travellers who arrive in Tokyo fly into the Narita International airport. And some of them will make their first mistake before leaving the terminal building: by taking a taxi to get downtown. Sure, if you're on an expense report,...

Pros: Wide variety of choices
Cons: Not enough time to sample them all

Review Topic:  Practical Information

Here, not necessarily in any order, are my suggestions as to the top ten foods to try while you are in Tokyo. None include anything raw, so you don't have to worry if you're not too...

Pros: Many choices, convenient
Cons: Why can't the airplanes land at Haneda Airport?

You have just landed at "New" Tokyo International Airport, but guess what? Your journey to Tokyo, which is still more than an hour away, is not over yet. Are you in a hurry? Do you want to go directly to your hotel? Are you on a budget? These...

Pros: Stunning views, great design, excellent service
Cons: High priced...

My favourite hotel in Tokyo, without a doubt, is the Park Hyatt. On top of a skyscraper in the Shinjuku business district, this hotel occupies the 38th through the 52nd floor. Views in all directions: the city lights of the Shinjuku business and...

Pros: Lots to See, Buy, and Eat
Cons: Expenses can go out of hand

Here's my personal guide to Tokyo, from a native. Be prepare to do a lot of walking! Also, what's so cool about Tokyo is that you can walk in to almost any restaurant and be served good food. Politeness/customer service is ingrained in the Japanese...

Pros: Neat place, pretty new and very popular hangout.
Cons: Popular so crowded, especially on the weekends.

Hello there it's me again with another review of a nice place to visit in Tokyo. Odaiba is relatively new to Tokyo, it's an island that they constructed out in Tokyo Bay. Odaiba could be called an island of shopping and recreation. It may be out in...

Pros: Diversity, accessibility, culture
Cons: cost, crowds

Review Topic:  Overview

I enjoyed Tokyo. My wife and I visited for about a week.

HOTELS: We were lucky enough to get a room at the New Sanno Hotel (for US Military & employees), so our room cost was minimal....

Pros: It's an exciting commercial hub of the world with too much to do!
Cons: Too much to do, very crowded... but then, you might like that.

... you'll be walking faster than the cars are moving.

I'm almost 25 years old and my memory is going.

The one thing that sticks out most boldly in my fading memories, however, is Japan and my experiences there 3 years ago while on...

Pros: Department Stores, Not as many people
Cons: More expensive

Most people know bout the typical tourist attractions in Tokyo, such as the various temples, pachinko and shopping districts in Tokyo, but what I'm going to talk bout are the areas more geared toward the younger generation, and not the typical tourist...

Pros: Shopping, Food, People Watching
Cons: Too crowded, Way too Crowded

Most people know bout the typical tourist attractions in Tokyo, such as the various temples, pachinko and shopping districts in Tokyo, but what I'm going talk bout are the areas more geared toward the younger generation, and not the typical tourist...

Pros: Convenient, Efficient, Runs on Time
Cons: Complex, May Take Time to Learn, Crowded

One of the most enjoyable and economical way to travel in Japan is by using trains and subways. I'm writing this epinion as an "Edokko" (a term used to describe a Tokyo-born native) to help you navigate the maze of trains in one of the biggest...