We explored Tokyo with friendly Aussie family.
We met at the hotel in Ginza. Ginza is located in the center of Tokyo, and it is easy to go to many attractive spots for tourists.
Tsukiji Fish Market
We took a walk to Tsukiji. There is a famous fish market. It is the biggest in Japan. Japanese eat a lot of fish and other seafood. We could see fish, Japanese traditional food made of seafood, and people who work there.
Sushi Lunch
Do you like sushi? Sushi is a typical Japanese food which includes rice and raw fish. When we eat raw fish, freshness is very important. So that, sushi restaurants around Tsukiji fish market are ideal. We had sushi for lunch. Tuna and salmon were especially preferred by the family. However, salmon roe and herring roe were not always good for people who are not used to eat raw fish.
Then, we moved to Akihabara.
Maid cafe
It is a unique cafe. The waitresses are costumed and play their role as if they are maid character in anime or manga. It's strange! And, It's a fun experience! It is not a place to enjoy drinks and food, but a place to enjoy fantasy. We enjoyed the situation very much.
Mandarake (the largest anime and manga shop)
"Mandarake" is known among Japanese local "otaku" (people who love such kinds of the hobby) as a place you can get everything there. We explored total 8 floors(!) those are full of anime and manga books, magazines, DVDs and other related items. The Aussies were suｒprised because some of these collector's items were very expensive.
Not found on TripAdvisor.
https://earth.mandarake.co.jp/shop/cmp/index.html
Don Quijote Akihabara
"Don Quijote" is well known as a store where they offer a variety of goods with relatively cheap prices among local people and international tourists. The Aussie family purchased many Japanese sweets such as Green Tea KitKat as their souvenirs.
Not found on TripAdvisor.
CLUB SEGA Akihabara new building
Game arcade is known as "Ge-Sen" in Japan. The word was generated from "Game Center". CLUB SEGA is a huge Ge-Sen. There are so many Prize games, Music games, and Video games. There is a latest VR game "MORTAL BLiTZ FOR WALKING ATTRACTION" on the top floor, but the waiting time for the game was 3 hours! It's amazing!!
Not found on TripAdvisor.
https://tempo.sega.jp/en/am/akiba-new/
Yodobashi-Akiba
This is a giant store for electronics, audio, camera, and many other goods. We looked at smart watches, Bluetooth wireless earphones, iPhones, toys, stationeries, and so on.
Not found on TripAdvisor.
http://www.around-akiba.com/shops/electronics/yodobashi/
Finally, we moved to Ryogoku by JR train.
Edo-Tokyo Museum
We can easily understand how people in Tokyo lived in the old era. There are some actual size models of old town and old residence. We feel as if we were in the samurai era. It is the best place to learn and enjoy Tokyo history.
We enjoyed tradition, food, fantasy, pop-culture, and history of Tokyo.
It's so impressive! Good day.
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