Makoto - Secret Tokyo

Makoto tries to narrow down the best bits of Tokyo to just five.

Asakusa

It's an area in Tokyo where I live. I just love it here. There are old Japanese traditional temples, shops and restaurant around here. The atmosphere around here is different from other areas in Tokyo. It's always busy with tourists, but still very calm. I recommend visiting here around midnight. No one is there! You can enjoy all the beautiful views of the temples on your own http://www.tokyoessentials.com/asakusa.html

Also there is my favorite Korean BBQ restaurant in Asakusa Called Tosaya.
3-1-9 Nishi-Asakusa Taito-ku Tokyo

http://hontosaya.hp.infoseek.co.jp/index2.htm

There are thousands of Korean BBQ restaurants in Tokyo, but this is the best one for a long time. The restaurant doesn't look and doesn't have anything like Western style, very Japanese or I would say very Asian style.

You might think I'm crazy to love to eat beef. But trust me Japanese Beef is the best in the world. Japanese beef is a bit expensive, but it's worth trying (don't try just cheap beef here, it's not Japanese beef. Make sure whether it's Japanese or not), it will change your mind.

Ueno

It's an area. There is a famous market called Ameyoko. There are lots of fresh fish, clothes, bags, cosmetics shops around here. I would recommend you go there if you want to buy some Japanese world famous jeans (Evisu, Yen jeans) and some sneakers. It's usually a bit cheaper than Shibuya and Harajuke area.

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3012.html

Tokyo Clubs

I would say these 4 clubs are my favourite clubs.

Unit Tokyo - I reckon they have the best sound system in Tokyo.

http://www.unit-tokyo.com/

Womb - Tokyo's most famous night club. The lighting system is amazing.

http://www.womb.co.jp/

Club Room - the owner is Kyoto Jazz Massive. It's very small, but you can always hear good music and have nice drinks!!

http:// www.theroom.jp/

Club Loop - very small club again. I have my night 5 times a year in this club. The sound system is heavy for this size of club.

http:// www.club-loop.com/

Japanese Spa - Toshimaen - Niwa no yu

3-25-1 koyama Nerima-ku Tokyo

www.toshimaen.co.jp/niwa-yu/niwanoyu.html

If you get tired or want to refresh in Tokyo, I would recommend you go to this Japanese Spa. Because usually you have to be naked in front of people in Japanese spa like everyone here does, but this one there is an area you can wear a swimsuit!!

Monsoon-cafe

This is a chain Asian food restaurant around Tokyo, every restaurant has got nice interior and very nice service. Also they have nice drinks as well.

http://www.monsoon-cafe.jp/en/casual/home/index

Published: 3/09/2007

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