Kichijyoji

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Kichijyoji is a neighborhood on the west side of Tokyo, It’s a pretty commercial area.                                Crispy fried chicken curry for lunch Harmonica Alley Once a post-war flea market, this narrow network of alleys located across from the train stationRead more

DisneySea

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It was a chilly rainy day and the crowds were unimpeded at this park, expecting lines to an hour or so in some places. Despite the weather, I rally enjoyed DisneySea. It was large, with attractions unheard of on this side of the planet, and filled with scenic variety…with a food selection to match. TheRead more

Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum

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We take the train to Kokubunji on the west side of Tokyo to visit the Architectural Museum, a preservation of historic urban structures from the region. Founded in 1993, the complex houses buildings and artifacts generally from the Edo period (1868-1912) and beyond. There is a Musashino Folklore Museum within that does have some older artifactsRead more