89. Tokyo

Tokyo is the world’s biggest metropolis, the capital of Japan, and one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. Join Jason and Paul as they explore this megacity and discuss the many things to see and do there!

Topics Covered:

• History

• Shinjuku: Kabukicho — Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden — Golden Gai — Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

• Shibuya: Shibuya Crossing — Hachiko Statue — Shibuya 109 — Shibuya Scramble Square — Meiji Jingu — Yoyogi Park

• Akihabara: Chuo Dori — Maid Cafes — Electronics — Arcades — 2k540

• Asakusa: Sensoji Temple — Kappabashi Dougu-gai — Sumida Park — Skytree

• Harajuku: Takeshita Street — Daiso (100 yen shop) — Pure Blue Japan (Denim shop)

• Shimbashi: Kagaya

• Roppongi: Roppongi Hills — Mori Tower — Mori Art Museum — The National Art Center Tokyo

• Ginza: Wako Clock Tower

• Kichijoji: Inokashira Park — Ghibli Museum

• Ueno: Ueno Park (Zoo, Tokyo National Museum) — Ameyayokocho (Hinoya, Americaya)

• Ikebukuro: Sunshine City

• Tsukiji: Retail Market

• Odaiba: Gundam — Rainbow Bridge — Toyota MegaWeb — Tokyo Big Sight —  teamLab Borderless — Aqua City (Ramen Theme Park)

• How to get around Tokyo: Suica — JR Pass — Hyperdia — Google Maps