Category: Japan
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Harajuku – Tokyo’s Trendsetter
Harajuku leads the pack in terms of funky world-class fashion, classy boutiques and stylish cafes. Handily located along the Yamanote Line, it’s a place to unwind and people watch (or gape, if you are at Takeshita Street) over the rim of a coffee mug, after being overwhelmed by the crowds of Shibuya and the rapacity…
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Shibuya – Tokyo’s Meeting Place
Just two stations down the Yamanote Line, Shibuya is Shinjuku’s twin sister. It has the same energy and vibe, the same crowds, and the same type of stores. Shibuya’s most iconic feature is probably its famous scramble crossing just outside the station. One the busiest in the world, with up to 3,000 people crossing at…
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Shinjuku – The Heart of Tokyo
Shinjuku, meaning “new lodge” in Japanese, is the beating heart of Tokyo. Since this is a district that overwhelms, perhaps getting a sense of the orientation helps. At the centre of the beating heart is Shinjuku Station – the busiest in the world – pumping out 3.6 million passengers daily through its gates, making it…
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Tantalising Tokyo
Tokyo needs no introduction. It is a supercharged city; one of the top five destinations in the world. Feed off its energy by people watching at Shibuya crossing, store hopping at Ginza’s shopping mecca, or being dazzled by the bright neon lights of Kabukicho. When your eyes and feet start to get tired, pockets of…