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TOKYO INTRODUCTION
TOKYO INTRODUCTION
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Today the name Tokyo refers to a prefecture, established in 1943, comprising a series of towns and villages that make up Greater Tokyo, with a massive population of 37 million.Despite its dense...
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THE WONDERS OF LOCAL CUISINE
THE WONDERS OF LOCAL CUISINE
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As I’m sure you already know, the best-known Japanese dishes are made with raw fish, cut into strips, such as in Sashimi, or served on rolls of rice with vinegar, as in Sushi.Japanese cuisine,...
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SENSO-JI BUDDHIST TEMPLE
SENSO-JI BUDDHIST TEMPLE
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The Senso-Ji temple is the most widely visited spiritual site in the world, drawing over 30 million visitors a year to Asakusa, one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city. According to legend,...
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IMPERIAL PALACE
IMPERIAL PALACE
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The gardens of the palace are spread out over three and a half kilometers, on the site of the old Edo Castle, the enormous fortress that was the residence of the shogunate, who governed the city...
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UENO PARK
UENO PARK
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The park today contains around 8800 trees, including about a hundred Japanese cherry trees, as well as 25,000 square meters of shrubs and the small Shinobazu Lake, with large lotus beds and attractive...
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TOKYO TOWER
TOKYO TOWER
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With a height of 333 meters, it is the second-highest structure in Japan. In compliance with air safety regulations, it is painted orange and white, making it easily visible from a distance and...
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TSUKIJI MARKET
TSUKIJI MARKET
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Although it sells a variety of produce, including fruit and flowers, the market revolves around the sale and preparation of fish, which takes place in the “inner market”, where over 900...
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MEIJI SANCTUARY
MEIJI SANCTUARY
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After his death in 1912, the Japanese parliament approved a resolution to commemorate his importance with a shrine, and the choice fell to an iris garden Emperor Meiji and his wife frequently...
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KOISHIKAWA KORAKUEN GARDEN
KOISHIKAWA KORAKUEN GARDEN
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The Koishikawa Korakuen Garden is considered a national monument, and is one of the city’s most popular places.This marvelous garden, featuring numerous lakes, ponds, old bridges, lanterns and...
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NATIONAL MUSEUM
NATIONAL MUSEUM
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The National Museum is the best place to get an idea of the complexities of Japanese history and the fascinating, ancient culture of the island and of the whole of Asia, as well as to admire some of...
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ROPPONGI
ROPPONGI
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The literal meaning of the name "Roppongi", which appears to date to 1660, is "six trees”. This may be a reference to the six very old Zelkova (Japanese elm) trees that were...
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SHINJUKU GARDEN
SHINJUKU GARDEN
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The area was originally the site of a Japanese garden, created in 1772 for the palace of a daimyo, or feudal lord, from the Edo Period. After this era came to an end and the country returned to...
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AMEYA YOKOCHO MARKET
AMEYA YOKOCHO MARKET
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Commonly known as Ameyoko, the street’s official name is Ameyoko Shopping Federation Association. There are two theories on the etymology of the name Ameya. One is that it comes from the word...
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RIKYU GARDEN
RIKYU GARDEN
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The Kyū Shiba Rikyū Garden is one of only two gardens dating to the Edo Period to have survived in modern-day Tokyo, and it is a truly unique spectacle. The site, originally part of Tokyo Bay,...
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GHIBLI MUSEUM
GHIBLI MUSEUM
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The museum was officially opened on October 1st 2001, and is based on a project by one of Studio Ghibli’s directors, Hayao Miyazaki, using storyboards similar to those used for his movies.The...
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SUMIDA
SUMIDA
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For the Japanese, Sumida is, above all, the home of Sumo wrestling, thanks to the presence here of the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, the largest stadium in Tokyo dedicated to this extremely popular sport.The...
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GOVERNMENT BUILDING
GOVERNMENT BUILDING
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It was designed by one of the greatest architects of the last century, Kenzo Tange, who also designed Tokyo’s renowned Catholic place of worship, St. Mary's Cathedral.Tochō consists of three...
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DISNEY RESORT
DISNEY RESORT
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Offering an abundance of spectacular attractions and entertainment, it is divided into seven themed areas, mirroring those in the other Disneyland parks.The visit begins with the World Bazaar, a long...
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ZOJO JI TEMPLE
ZOJO JI TEMPLE
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It was founded in the 9th century, but in 1393 became a Buddhist seminary of the Jodo school. The Jodo, or “Pure Land” doctrine was established in 1175, with the aim of spreading the...
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ODAIBA ISLAND
ODAIBA ISLAND
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Odaiba was chosen as the futuristic showcase of the International Exposition held in Tsukuba in 1985, and over ten billion dollars was invested in the redevelopment of the island. Unfortunately,...
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KASAI RINKAI PARK
KASAI RINKAI PARK
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This large area comprises a bird sanctuary, an aquarium, a Ferris wheel, beaches, a small Japanese garden, ponds and a hotel.It is divided into a number of areas, crossed by a main road known as the...
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YASUKUNI SHRINE
YASUKUNI SHRINE
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There are no tombs here, but you can see a list of the names, origins, dates of birth and places of death of 2,466,532 men, women and children who gave their lives for their country and emperor from...
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MUSEUM OF WESTERN ART
MUSEUM OF WESTERN ART
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The museum has a very unusual history. It was founded in April 1959 to display a private collection belonging to Kojiro Matsukata, the third child of a former Japanese prime minister.Kojiro Matsukata...
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MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE
MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE
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The collections, including animals, plants, minerals, fossils, skeletons and human bones from all over the world, are grouped according to two themes, one for each floor of the Museum. The ground...
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KYU IWASAKI TEI
KYU IWASAKI TEI
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The name Kyu-Iwasaki-tei means “old Iwasaki house”, and the estate consists of three splendid buildings surrounded by lush gardens.In 1896, Hisaya Iwasaki, the son of the founder of...
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YOYOGI PARK
YOYOGI PARK
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A road divides Yoyogi Park into two areas: the park itself and a smaller area with a stadium for track and field events, a soccer field and hockey pitch, an outdoor stage and other sports...
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Gualtiero
08/11/2024

Contenuti davvero ben fatti e molto interessanti. App facile da usare. Rapporto
qualità-prezzo molto buono

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