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Temples and Shrines of Nikko Japan Video Travel Guide

chris — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 06:11:03 +0000

This video travel guide highlights the Temples and Shrines of Nikko in Japan.

The shrines and temples in the Nikko area are a Unesco world heritage site, and is one of the most popular day trips for tourists in Tokyo. The shrines and temples of Nikko, together with their natural surroundings, have for centuries been a sacred site known for its architectural and decorative masterpieces. They are closely associated with the history of the Tokugawa Shoguns. This video shows the main attractions in Nikko which are the Futarasan-jinja shrine, the Tôshôgu shrine, and the Rinnô-ji temple.

Giant Ferris Wheel in Palette Town, Odaiba, Tokyo, Japan Video

chris — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 04:05:48 +0000

The Giant Ferris Wheel in the Palette Town shopping Center in Odaiba, Tokyo Japan was the world’s tallest ferris wheel when it was built in 1999. Standing at 340 feet tall, it was surpassed by the London Eye in 2000. In this video I take a ride on the Ferris Wheel. Check out the video:

This unique thing about this ferris wheel is that it has 4 “clear” gondolas. The entire gondola is made of clear plastic, so passengers can see straight down below the feet. I really cool experience, provided you aren’t afraid of heights. The ride takes 16 minutes, and costs 900 yen.

Gyoza Stadium Video

chris — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 04:07:29 +0000

Ikebukuro Gyoza Stadium in the Namjatown is a portion of the theme park dedicated to Gyoza (potstickers) from all around Japan. Namjatown is in the Sunshine City shopping center in Tokyo, and is well worth a visit for the gyoza lover! In this video I visit Gyoza Stadium, and sample a few different gyoza stands. Which gyoza is out the best? Watch the video to find out!

15 minute walk from Ikebukuro Station
Hours: Daily 10:00 to 22:00 (entry until 21:00)
Admission: 300 yen (Namjatown)
Located inside the Namjatown in the Ikebukuro Sunshine City complex, the Ikebukuro Gyoza Stadium features various gyoza dishes by famous restaurants from across Japan. The theme is Tokyo of the 1950s.

Best Gyoza in Japan

Meiji Jingu Shrine in Tokyo Japan

chris — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 01:42:33 +0000

The Meiji Shrine is right next to the Harajuku station in Tokyo Japan. The Meiji Shrine is quite an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, and has over 100,000 trees on the shrine grounds.

Tsukiji Fish Market Video

chris — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 01:38:54 +0000

The Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo Japan is the world’s largest wholesale fish market. The video takes you on a whirlwind tour of the Marine Products section, where the fish is sold. Also included is a final shot of the restaurant section at Tsukiji.

Little Hong Kong in Tokyo Video

chris — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 00:01:14 +0000

In the Daiba mall on Odaiba is a section known as “Little Hong Kong”. Two floors of the mall have been decked out to resemble 1960′s Hong Kong. Pretty neat.

Odaiba Tokyo Beach Video

chris — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 01:09:51 +0000

The Odaiba neighborhood in Tokyo is a series of man-made islands in Tokyo Bay. As one of the more recently developed areas, Odaiba is home to some of the more modern buildings in Tokyo, including the famous FujiFilm building. Odaiba is also home to Tokyo’s only beach.

Shibuya – Hachiko and Love Hotels Video

chris — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:23:10 +0000

Shibuya is a popular meeting and hangout spot for the 20-something crowd in Tokyo. Being such a busy place, people need a meeting spot before heading out to the bars — and that meeting spot is at the Hachiko statue outside the train station. After the bars, folks also need a place to spend the night when all the trains stop running, and what better place than a love hotel with that “special” someone?

Shibuya Crossing Video

chris — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:53:51 +0000

Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo Japan is the world’s busiest intersection. The intersection is directly in front of the Shibuya train station, and has a 4-way pedestrian crossing that is a sight that needs to be seen to truly be appreciated. Every couple of minutes when the walk light comes on, chaos ensues in the intersection.

Shibuya – Hachiko and Love Hotels Video

Harajuku Japan Video

chris — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:17:52 +0000

Today is a rainy miserable day here in Washington DC — so a great day to edit video! Here is a video from my trip to Japan last December… looking at the neighborhood of Harajuku in Tokyo.