Tokyo tourism and Akihabara: technology, anime and maid cafe bars Michel Lebon and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Tokyo is a very dynamic city and each district is special for various factors and the natural ambience changes quickly. In Akihabara the distinctive nature of this place is because of the latest high tech gadgets [...]
Tokyo tourism: Chinzan-so garden, delicious food and rich in culture Olivier LeCourt and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Chinzan-so is a stunning garden in Tokyo whereby you can view the natural beauty of an amazing Japanese garden, beautiful architecture, elements of Buddhism, the magical world of Shintoism, and so much more. Also, unlike the [...]
Japan tourism and Zen Buddhism: Heirinji Zen Temple near Tokyo Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The stunning Heirinji Zen Temple is located in Niiza and while this part of Saitama prefecture may not appear to be out of the ordinary, the same can’t be said about this temple which is blessed with large grounds. [...]
Tokyo tourism and Harajuku: Meiji Shrine, Shintoism, and the buzzing fashion scene Michel Lebon and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Harajuku is famous for fashion, the latest trends and the atmosphere is dynamic throughout the entire area. Therefore, Harajuku is one of the most popular places to visit in Tokyo. The beauty of this [...]
Tokyo tourism and gardens: Rikugien and Kiyosumi are exquisite gardens Sarah Deschamps and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Tokyo is an enormous city which attracts Japanese tourists, international tourists, and business people, all year round. This ultra-modern city means many things to different people because for some it is all about modernity but to others they [...]
Korakuen: exquisite garden in Tokyo and fusion of Chinese and Japanese ethics Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Koshikawa Korakuen Garden is a beautiful place to relax and to witness the stunning styles of a traditional garden in Tokyo. The construction of Korakuen began in 1629 and the influence of China can be seen and felt [...]
Tokyo fashion and gardens: Rikugien, Kyu-Furukawa and fashion in Omotesando Sarah Deschamps and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The beauty of Tokyo is that this mega-modern city caters for various lifestyles and areas change quickly. If you adore fashion then Tokyo is an amazing city because you have a plethora of choices. Therefore, each fashion district [...]
Tokyo tourism: Kiyosumi Gardens and Fukagawa Edo Museum Sarah Deschamps and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Tokyo is ultra-modern and the fashion scene is amazing throughout the capital of Japan. However, if you want to know more about Japanese culture and relax in a stunning garden then a visit to Kiyosumi Shirakawa via either [...]
Tokyo Fashion in Daikanyama is buzzing Michel Lebon and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Tokyo fashion is amazing and you have so many great places for fashion and Daikanyama is certainly one of the best places for fashion in this buzzing city. Therefore, while Ginza, Harajuku, Shibuya and Shinjuku are familiar names in Europe [...]
Tokyo Tourism: Rikugien Garden and Kyu-Furukawa Garden in Komagome Olivier LeCourt and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Tokyo is ultra-modern and because of the sheer size of the population and rich diversity of this superb capital city, you have endless places to visit. However, if you want to feel a more sedate side of [...]
Tokyo Tourism: Tokyo City Keiba is a lovely horse racing course Joachim de Villiers and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Images of tourism in Tokyo applies to exquisite gardens, lovely Buddhist temples, spiritual Shinto shrines, ultra-modernity, electronic town in Akihabara, sublime fashion (Aoyama, Daiganyama, Ebisu, Ginza, Harajuku, Ikebukuro, Jiyugaoka, Omotesando, Shibuya, Shinjuku, and [...]
Tourism in Tokyo: Chinzan-so garden and delicious food Olivier LeCourt and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Tourists are spoilt for choice in Tokyo because you have so many places to visit but if you want to enjoy a stunning garden which is rich in history, then Chinzan-so is a must place to visit. Not only [...]
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