Literally meaning Field of a Thousand Generations, Chiyoda is a  special ward in Tokyo city and houses several important buildings including the Supreme Court and the Imperial Palace among others. Other than being just Tokyo’s administrative center, Chiyoda is also credited for being an important place among tourists. The Imperial Palace, surrounded by moats and high walls is the official residence of the Japanese Imperial family and is the most visited place here along with the Imperial palace East Gardens which are open on all days except Mondays and Fridays.

The Chidoriga-fuchi Moat located to the Northwest side of the Imperial garden is the most prominent cherry-blossom sites attracts thousands of visitors daily. The Yasukuni War temple is one that is dedicated to the people who lost their lives during the second world war and is worth a visit. The Yushukan war memorial with its war memorables is located adjacent the war temple and should not be missed!

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A district in the Japanese capital of Tokyo, Ginza is the most fashionable district in Japan. It is also considered to be one of the most luxurious shopping districts in world with the likes of the Fifth Avenue in New York City. Ginza has been named after the silver mint that was built in the region in around 1612. Ginza is well connected with all cities and the best mode of transport is the subway line.

One of Ginza’s most famous landmark building is the San-ai building which is illuminated with neon lamps and for has remained the city’s icon to the world for a number of decades. The Nissan gallery that houses a number of vintage and modern cars is worth a visit. There are a number of art galleries in Ginza that feature beautiful paintings and photos. If you are interested in watching traditional Japanese theater, then you should perhaps head out to the Kabuki Theater. Ginza is best visited during Christmas, as the city is well illuminated with thousands of lamps and its really is a beautiful sight!

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Akihabara, meaning “The Field of Autumn Leaves” is an area in Tokyo, the capital of Japan. The area is also called the Akihabara Electric city as  it is known for a number of electronic gadgets ranging from PC’s to vacuum cleaners all available at a reasonable price. The area is also known for its anime magazines and other goods. Just a five minute away from the Tokyo railway station, the city is well connected and is a must visit for someone who is crazy about electronics or anime.

Akihabara is all about shopping and arcade gaming. The Tokyo animation centre is a place that provides information, demonstration and events that revolve around gaming and animation. Akihabara also has a number of shops that deal with second hand sales of PDA, laptops and even mobile phones and you can get some of them even for rock-bottom prices. There is but one thing you should remember after buying AC-powered devices at Akihabara, you’ll need a step down transformer in your country (as most of the devices operate at 100V! )

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