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Old Posted Sep 18, 2018, 12:20 PM
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ROPPONGI:
- Roppongi Hills, Mori Tower, Mori Garden, Tokyo Midtown, Hard Rock Café, Tokyo Tower

Roppongi is a district, part of the Minato ward where many westeners live. It literally means ”six trees”. The area is know for its many nightclubs, concerts, restaurants, bars and other forms of entertainment. The centerpiece of the Roppongi district is since 2003 the 238m high Mori Tower, standing on a hill. It is one of the world’s largest buildings by floor space, has 54 floors and features a 6-storey shopping galleria as well as the Mori Arts Center, a museum on the top floors of the building (with a circular atrium reminding of the dome of the Reichstag in Berlin) and an outdoor observation deck. Roppongi is one of the few hilly districts of Tokyo, especially Roppongi Hills. The Roppongi intersection is famous, featuring a highway bridge with a text ”Roppongi” crossing. Almond Café is a popular meeting place. At night it comes alive with neon lights and clubs . One of two Hard Rock Cafés in Tokyo is in Roppongi, and the Snoopy Museum. Next to Mori Tower is lots of expensive brand stores, and the Grand Hyatt hotel. Opposite the tower is a popular spider sculpture. In the slopy Roppongi Hills there is a quiet residential area with mainly small scale townhouses and a few residential highrises, reminding a bit of San Francisco. Midtown Tokyo is a complex built in 2007, in Akasaka near Roppongi, that includes the 2nd tallest skyscraper in Tokyo (248m), that also features a mall, sculptures, a garden, a  Ritz-Carlton hotel, offices, restaurants and more.  Sumitomo Roppongi Grand Tower (230m) from 2016 and Izumi Garden Tower (200m) are both skyscrapers with green glass exteriors. Ark Hills Sengokuyana Mori Tower is a futuristic skyscraper from 2012.


http://worldtravelimages.net/Tokyo_Roppongi.html

Roppongi 016 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 015 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 001 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 005 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 006 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 007 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 010 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Traditional restaurant in Roppongi.

Roppongi 013 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Roppongi 014 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 017 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Mori Tower

Roppongi 018 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 019 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 020 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 021 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 023 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 025 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 026 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 028 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 032 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 033 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 036 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 037 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 038 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Mori Tower.

Roppongi 041 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 042 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Midtown Tokyo tower

Roppongi 043 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi Mori Tower.

Roppongi 046 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 047 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 053 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 055 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 056 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 057 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 058 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 058 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 059 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 060 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 061 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo Tower.

Roppongi 062 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 065 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 066 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 067 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 068 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 069 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 071 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 072 by Nightsky, on Flickr

http://worldtravelimages.net/Tokyo_Roppongi.html
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Old Posted Sep 21, 2018, 11:08 AM
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VIEWS FROM ROPPONGI:

Roppongi 073 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 074 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 075 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 076 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 078 by Nightsky, on Flickr


Roppongi 081 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 082 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 085 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 087 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 089 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 090 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 093 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 096 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 095 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 097 by Nightsky, on Flickr


Roppongi 098 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 100 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 102 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 103 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 107 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 109 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 110 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 111 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 112 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 114 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 115 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 116 by Nightsky, on Flickr



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Old Posted Oct 1, 2018, 11:20 AM
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ROPPONGI AT SUNSET:

Roppongi 117 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 119 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Roppongi 120 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Roppongi 121 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 123 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Roppongi 125 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Roppongi 126 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Roppongi 127 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 129 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Snoopy Museum
Roppongi 130 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Roppongi 131 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Roppongi 133 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Roppongi 134 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Roppongi 135 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Roppongi 136 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Torizaka Church
Roppongi 138 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Roppongi 139 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Roppongi 140 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Roppongi 141 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Roppongi 142 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Roppongi 143 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Roppongi 144 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Hard Rock Café and Mori Tower
Roppongi 146 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Roppongi 148 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Roppongi 149 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Mori Tower.
Roppongi 150 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Roppongi 151 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Roppongi 152 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Roppongi 153 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Roppongi 154 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Roppongi 157 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Roppongi 158 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Hard Rock Café Roppongi

ROPPONGI BY NIGHT:

Roppongi 165 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Roppongi 166 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Roppongi 168 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Roppongi 170 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Roppongi 171 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Roppongi 172 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Roppongi 173 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Roppongi 175 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Roppongi 178 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Roppongi 180 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Roppongi 181 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Almond Café
Roppongi 182 by Nightsky, on Flickr

http://worldtravelimages.net/Tokyo_Roppongi.html
http://worldtravelimages.net/Tokyo_by_night
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Old Posted Oct 3, 2018, 8:13 AM
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MIDTOWN TOKYO:

Midtown Tokyo is a complex built in 2007, in Akasaka near Roppongi, that includes the 2nd tallest skyscraper in Tokyo (248m), that also features a mall, sculptures, a garden, a  Ritz-Carlton hotel, offices, restaurants and more.  Sumitomo Roppongi Grand Tower (230m) from 2016 and Izumi Garden Tower (200m) are both skyscrapers with green glass exteriors. Ark Hills Sengokuyana Mori Tower is a futuristic skyscraper from 2012.

Tokyo Midtown 01 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo Midtown 03 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo Midtown 06 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo Midtown 07 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo Midtown 08 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo Midtown 09 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo Midtown 10 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo Midtown 11 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo Midtown 12 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo Midtown 13 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo Midtown 14 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo Midtown 16 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo Midtown 19 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo Midtown 21 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo Midtown 24 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo Midtown 26 by Nightsky, on Flickr


http://worldtravelimages.net/Tokyo_Roppongi.html
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Old Posted Oct 12, 2018, 12:07 PM
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HARAJUKU:
- Takeshita Street, Omotesando, Harajuku Station, Owl's Forest, Cat Café, Shibuya

Harajuku is a district in the Shibuya Ward, known for the Harajuku railway station in historical western style, and the Takeshita Street, a narrow pedestrian street very popular with young people. Here you find a cat café, an owl café and a dog café. It is popular for teenagers with fashion stores, music stores, candy stores and cafés. Coz players can sometimes be seen here, but we didn’t see any during our visit. Omotesando is a tree-lined avenue with fashion stores and malls with significant architecure, and the venue for the annual St Patrick’s Day parade.



Tokyo_Harajuku_01 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Harajuku_13 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Harajuku_03 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Harajuku Station.
Tokyo_Harajuku_05 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Harajuku_06 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Harajuku_07 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Omotesando avenue.

Tokyo_Harajuku_08 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Harajuku_14 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Harajuku_15 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Harajuku_16 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Harajuku_17 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Harajuku_19 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Harajuku_20 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Harajuku_22 by Nightsky, on Flickr


Tokyo_Harajuku_23 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Harajuku_24 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Harajuku_25 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Harajuku_26 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Harajuku_27 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Harajuku_28 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Harajuku_30 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Harajuku_32 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Harajuku_33 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Harajuku_34 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Harajuku_35 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Harajuku_37 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Harajuku_38 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Harajuku_41 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Harajuku_42 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Harajuku_43 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Harajuku_44 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Harajuku_45 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Harajuku_46 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Harajuku_48 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Harajuku_49 by Nightsky, on Flickr


Tokyo_Harajuku_50 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Harajuku_51 by Nightsky, on Flickr


http://worldtravelimages.net/Tokyo_Harajuku.html
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Old Posted Nov 1, 2018, 1:47 PM
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More HARAJUKU:


OWL VILLAGE, , TAKESHITA ST:

Tokyo_Harajuku_53 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Harajuku_54 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Harajuku_56 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Harajuku_58 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Harajuku_62 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Harajuku_63 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Harajuku_64 by Nightsky, on Flickr


Tokyo_Harajuku_65 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Dog café, Takeshita Street

Tokyo_Harajuku_66 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Rock shop, Takeshita Street

Tokyo_Harajuku_67 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Harajuku_68 by Nightsky, on Flickr



CAT CAFÉ, TAKESHITA ST:
Tokyo_Harajuku_69 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Harajuku_70 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Harajuku_71 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Harajuku_72 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Harajuku_73 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Harajuku_74 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Harajuku_76 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Harajuku_77 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Harajuku_78 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Harajuku_86 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Harajuku_80 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Harajuku_81 by Nightsky, on Flickr


http://worldtravelimages.net/Tokyo_Harajuku.html


Harajuku by night, scoll down:


http://worldtravelimages.net/Tokyo_by_night.html
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SHIBUYA:
- Shibuya Crossing, Shibuya 109, Tower Records, NTT DoCoMo Yoyogi Bldg, Humax Pavilion, Cosmo Planetarium, Hachiko the dog, Shibuya Station

Shibuya is a ward and a district, just south of Shinjuku, mostly famous for the Shibuya Crossing, where crowds of people are crossing from all sides at the same time. It can be seen from above from a rooftop called Shibuya Crossing View. Surrounding this intersection are Shibuya Station, large buildings with neon lights, department stores and skyscrapers. Tower Records, a large record department store is located in the area. Shibuya is know for its fashion stores and nightlife for young people. Shibuya 109 is a circular landmark building in one intersection, housing a tall department store for young women. In the 11th century Shibuya was the site for the castle that resided the Shibuya family. Omotesando is a tree-lined avenue with fashion stores and malls with significant architecure, and the venue for the annual St Patrick’s Day parade. This is the where Harajuku begins (separate page), the famous youth fashion/cozplay district and shopping street. The black, robot like Humax Pavilion from 1992 (a postmodern cinema that was designed by Hiroyuki Wakabashi) can also be found in Shibuya as well as the Hakicho dog statue (after a dog that came back from its owner at this spot) right oustide the large Shibuya Station.
In the Sendagaya district of Shibuya, you find NTT DoCoMo Yoyogi Building, one of Tokyo’s greatest landmarks. It is a 272m tall skyscraper with a clock tower and spire, built in 2000, that is extending the Shinjuku skyline and can be seen from many parks.

SHIBUYA BY NIGHT:

Shibuya by night 46 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Shibuya by night 48 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Shibuya by night 50 by Nightsky, on Flickr


Shibuya by night 24 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya by night 43 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya by night 52 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya by night 54 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya by night 57 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya by night 56 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Construction workers have ”laser swords” in Japan!

Shibuya by night 58 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya by night 60 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya by night 61 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya by night 63 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya by night 66 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya by night 67 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya by night 69 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya by night 70 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya by night 72 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya by night 74 by Nightsky, on Flickr


http://worldtravelimages.net/Tokyo_Shibuya.html
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Old Posted Nov 9, 2018, 10:52 AM
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MORE SHIBUYA:

Shibuya by night 75 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Street musicians in Shibuya.
Shibuya by night 77 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Shibuya by night 79 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Shibuya by night 80 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Shibuya by night 83 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Shibuya by night 87 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Shibuya by night 85 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya by night 86 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya by night 89 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Hachiko the dog.

Shibuya by night 91 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya by night 95 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya by night 92 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya by night 97 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya subway station.

Shibuya by night 98 by Nightsky, on Flickr

On metro trains, the inhabitants of Tokyo never stand face to face.


SHIBUYA AT DAY:

Shibuya 01 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Shibuya 07 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya 08 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya 09 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya 11 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya 12 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya 13 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya 16 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Most churches in Japan look very modern.

Shibuya 18 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya 19 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya 20 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Humax Pavilion. This robot like building is a cinema.

Shibuya 21 by Nightsky, on Flickr

http://worldtravelimages.net/Tokyo_Shibuya.html
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Old Posted Nov 9, 2018, 10:56 AM
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SHIBUYA CROSSING:

Shibuya 25 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya 26 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya 27 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya 28 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya 29 by Nightsky, on Flickr


Shibuya 49 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya 51 by Nightsky, on Flickr


Shibuya 30 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya 32 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya 53 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya 54 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya Crossing View.

Shibuya 45 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya 46 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya 47 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya 48 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya Crossing.


Shibuya 35 by Nightsky, on Flickr


Shibuya 43 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya 44 by Nightsky, on Flickr

http://worldtravelimages.net/Tokyo_Shibuya.html
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SHIBUYA VARIOUS:

Shibuya 37 by Nightsky, on Flickr

NTT DoCoMo Yoyogi Bldg is the tallest building in Shibuya and one of Tokyo’s tallest buildings, situated near the Nishi-Shinjuku cluster.

Shibuya 38 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya 55 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya 39 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Shibuya 41 by Nightsky, on Flickr

http://worldtravelimages.net/Tokyo_Shibuya.html
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SHIBUYA NIGHT AGAIN:

Shibuya by night 01 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya by night 03 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya by night 04 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya by night 05 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya by night 07 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya by night 08 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya by night 09 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya by night 10 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya by night 11 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya by night 12 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya by night 15 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya by night 16 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya by night 17 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Illuminated truck ads.

Shibuya by night 18 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya by night 19 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya by night 22 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Shibuya by night 21 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tower Records Shibuya. In Japan it is still very popular to listen to CDs. Even cassette decks are sold frequently.


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ODAIBA and RAINBOW BRIDGE:
-Rainbow Bridge, Fuji TV Building, Statue of Liberty, Aqua City Odaiba, Metro, Views, Skylines

Odaiba (Daiba) is an artificial island, built in the 1850s for defensive purposes where you find the Port of Tokyo. Daiba formally refers to one district of the island development in Minato Ward. Odaiba is connected with Minato ward in central Tokyo with the beautiful suspension bridge called the Rainbow Bridge, built in 1993. It is 798m long and a famous landmark with its 126m high towers.
On Odaiba Island you find the high tech 25-storey Fuji TV Building by Kenzo Tange, with its globe and external escalators (built in 1993), the Odaiba Statue of Liberty (lower then the one in New York), a high ferris wheel, Galleria Grand, Aqua City and other malls, restaurants, nightclubs, luxury hotels and Tokyo Big Sight, a futuristic exhibition building complex (built in 1996) that will be used during the Tokyo Olympics in 2020. Tokyo has a busy port, opened in 1941, but the one in nearby Yokohama is even more important. Yakatabunes (privately owned Japanese boats) can be seen illuminated on Tokyo Bay at night.
We entered Odaiba Island with the driverless metro train that goes through the Rainbow Bridge, a rollercoaster like ride with nice views! When looking at the Odaiba Statue of Liberty (a smaller version of the one in New York), Rainbow Bridge and the skyline, one might assume that you are looking at Manhattan. It was very pleasant watching this view from Odaiba, especially during sunset and after dark.

Tokyo_Odaiba_Island_02 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Rainbow Bridge.
Tokyo_Odaiba_Island_22 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Odaiba Statue of Liberty.
Tokyo_Odaiba_Island_06 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Fuji TV Building.

Tokyo_Odaiba_Island_04 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Harbour view.

Tokyo_Odaiba_Island_03 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Odaiba_Island_10 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Tower.

Tokyo_Odaiba_Island_12 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Skyline opposite Odaiba.

Tokyo_Odaiba_Island_13 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo Skytree and skyscrapers.

Tokyo_Odaiba_Island_15 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Odaiba_Island_18 by Nightsky, on Flickr

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Tokyo_Odaiba_Island_21 by Nightsky, on Flickr
One might think that this view is of Manhattan.

Tokyo_Odaiba_Island_23 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Odaiba Statue of Liberty.

Tokyo_Odaiba_Island_24 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Fuji TV Bldg.
Tokyo_Odaiba_Island_31 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Aqua City Odaiba
Tokyo_Odaiba_Island_30 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Food at a Thai restaurant in Aqua City
Tokyo_Odaiba_Island_20 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Illuminated ships.
Tokyo_Odaiba_Island_40 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Fuji TV Bldg at night.
Tokyo_Odaiba_Island_43 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Tokyo_Odaiba_Island_44 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Tokyo_Odaiba_Island_48 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Tokyo_Odaiba_Island_49 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Tokyo_Odaiba_Island_33 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Tokyo_Odaiba_Island_34 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Tokyo_Odaiba_Island_36 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Tokyo_Odaiba_Island_39 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Tokyo_Odaiba_Island_51 by Nightsky, on Flickr

http://worldtravelimages.net/Tokyo_Odaiba.html
http://worldtravelimages.net/Tokyo_by_night.html
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