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| Although we have travelled throughout Japan, this page will focus mostly on Tokyo and the surrounding areas. Info and pics will be updated fairly regularly, so please check back from time to time. |
| Tsukiji Fish Market Last time back in the States, I was suprised at how popular sushi has become. That said, when on vacation why not try the freshest and probably the best in the world? Located on the Sumida River, this Tsukiji Fish Market is surrounded by some of the best sushi shops in Japan. Daiwa Sushi is the most famous one and seems to be mentioned in every damn guide book about Japan. One thing that you should know about the Japanese, for the most part, have a herd mentality. You will see people lined up for blocks to get in, while there is a large number of sushi shops just as good right next door! Total damage for a "breakfast set" is between 4,000 - 6,000 yen. |
| Easiest way to get there is by the Hibiya Subway Line -- very well-known as it runs through the Roppongi nightlife district. Tsukiji is pretty much a 24-hour-a-day operation (except for Sundays and every other Wednesday), but the action is to be had from 4 - 7 a.m. |
| As it's pretty damn early, there's not much chance that you'll wander through here on accident. Two options to consider if/when visiting are: (1) borrow a bike from somebody you know here and tool around the area or (2) after a long night out drinking, fall onto the Hibiya Subway Line (Tsukiji is six stops from Roppongi) and stumble around checking everything out. I'd opt for the bike as it's too much fun to explore a safe city like Tokyo in the early, early morn. |
| Tokyo Motor Show If you're lucky enough to be here at the end of October/early November, then strongly suggest you make the trip out to Makuhari Messe Convention Center for the Tokyo Motor Show. A must-see for anyone who enjoys cars, women, motorcycles, women, voyeurism, women, and ... ummmm ... women. This is not your hometown auto show, this is the real deal! So grab a few beers (it's not illegal to drink in public in Japan) and, from Tokyo Station, take the JR Keiyo Line to Kaihin Makuhari (a 28-minute train ride and then five-minute walk). |
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