Tokyo is made up of hundreds of "villages" from the tall skyscraper nest of Shinjuku, though glitzy department stores of Ginza and Shibuya, to cozy little neighborhoods pretty much unchanged for centuries. All in all, Tokyo or the "Big Mikan" is an adventure waiting to be explored...
Tokyo Images
Just beyond chrone skyscrapers there are almost certainly mom-and-pop noodle shops unchanged from centuries ago. Never mind those costume play goths, just down the street there will almost certainly be people who still take the time a trouble to dress in kimono....
Tokyo Images - Images by John Lander
Odaiba Images
Built of landfill in the middle of Tokyo Bay, Odaiba's unique location, audacious architecture and bay views have made the island a hit with locals and visitors alike. Some come for the shopping, others for museums or entertainment, but everyone enjoys the space - precious in crowded Tokyo.
Tokyo Odaiba Images - Images by John Lander
Asakusa Images
Asakusa is a district in Taito ward, Tokyo, and is most famous for Sensoji Temple dedicated to the bodhisattva Kannon. For many years Asakusa was the major entertainment district in Tokyo but has been surpassed by Shinjuku and Roppongi in its role as a pleasure district.
Tokyo Asakusa Gallery - Images by John Lander
