Q. Please tell us about
things to do in Tokyo.
A.There are many ways to enjoy yourself in Tokyo; there is the Shitamachi area in which you can feel the traditional culture, the city areas in which you can experience the latest technological trends, and the great outdoors where you can admire the beautiful mountains and rivers.
We asked
100 foreigners
working in Tokyo
What is your favorite place
in Tokyo?
Oshiage is home to the Tokyo Sky Tree, creating a very photogenic composition. There are also shops that sell Tokyo specialties, which I really enjoy.
Malaysia, 25,
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I like Asakusa. I feel it is the most "Japanese" place in Tokyo.
Brazil, 38,
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Ryogoku, because I love Sumo. Ryogoku is home to the Kokugikan National Sumo Stadium, and there are also many Sumo stables and Chanko Nabe stores (Chanko Nabe is a kind of stew that's known as the original sumo food).
Germany, 31,
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I like Oku-Shibuya, the area from Yoyogi-Uehara to Yoyogi-Hachiman Station and Tomigaya. I spend my weekends relaxing in Tokyo.
Hong Kong, 32,
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Shibuya is always crowded and fun. I also like Akihabara because I can purchase a variety of products there.
Vietnam, 25,
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I often hang out in Ikebukuro. There are many anime, manga and character stores for women in Ikebukuro, so I think it's a great place for shopping.
Hong Kong, 22,
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I love Nakameguro because you can view the cherry blossoms in Spring. I like Daikanyama and Omotesando too. I also enjoy having a picnic along the Futako-Tamagawa river in the afternoon when I have a day off.
Taiwan, 24,
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Not only is Shiba Park close to Tokyo Tower, where you can take pictures with the tower in the background, but its elevated location also offers beautiful views of Tokyo Bay and the Rainbow Bridge.
South Korea, 36,
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The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatories. I always take my friends there when they visit Tokyo. The views are great and it's free!
South Korea, 34,
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Shinjuku Gyoen, Mount Takao, Showa Memorial Park and Ueno Park are areas in which you can enjoy vast greenery.
Vietnam, 27,
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In Futako Tamagawa, there are numerous parks and lovely rivers. Trendy stores and cafes are also an attraction. With an atmosphere like that of a small village, it's unbelievable in the heart of Tokyo.
Hong Kong, 28,
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finance
Odaiba is an area where you can stroll along the sandy beach and relax with a view of the sea.
Hong Kong, 22,
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Kichijoji is famous for the Ghibli Museum, but it's also home to a multitude of trendy shops that ensure you'll never grow tired of spending a whole day there. At night, there are many drinking districts with a retro feel, as well as unique bars hidden in the backstreets.
Indonesia, 27,
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Kunitachi. It's a stylish area full of greenery where I can enjoy the four seasons.
Hong Kong, 30,
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Things to do: Official Tokyo Travel Guide
"GO TOKYO" website
