Shinjuku
April 4, 2010 by Onodera
Filed under Shinjuku, Sight Seeing
Shinjuku (Shinjuku-ku) is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo, Japan. It is a major commercial and administrative center, housing the busiest train station in the world (Shinjuku Station) and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, the administration center for the government of Tokyo. As of 2008, the ward has an estimated population of 312,418 [...]
Imperial Palace
January 17, 2010 by Onodera
Filed under Central Tokyo, Sight Seeing, Spotlight Destinations
Imperial Palace is one of the place that you should never missed during your visit to Tokyo. Imperial Palaca is the residence of Japan’s Imperial Family. The current Imperial Palace (Kokyo) is located on the former site of Edo Castle, a large park area surrounded by moats and massive stone walls in the center of [...]
Japan Rails Pass
January 12, 2010 by Onodera
Filed under Before You Go, Sight Seeing, Special Tickets, Transportation
The JAPAN RAIL PASS (JR PASS) offers an incredibly economical way to travel throughout Japan by rail. With this ticket you will enjoy unlimited rail travel throughout Japan over a 7, 14 or 21 consecutive day period. It is available in either an Ordinary (coach class) or Green (first class) version. Because Japan Railways has [...]
