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DHR.com: Find peace and serenity at this Shinto Shrine in Shibuya. Make sure to visit both major areas (Naien and Gaien). You can also write a prayer on a piece of paper and then tie it to the wall of prayer.
ToryBurch: Sumo matches are held at Kokugikan in January, May and September. The first match was held over 1500 years ago. It's still the most popular sport in Japan.
Japan Culture Agency Inc. (JCA): Shinjuku Gyoen is one of Tokyo's largest parks, completed in 1906. one of Tokyo's most popular SAKURA (Cherry blossom) viewing spots.
Jay S: Busy station full of izakayas all along underneath its bridge. Cheap food, good atmosphere and a unmistakable taste of the old Tokyo. Come here at night. Dinner for less than 1000¥/person.
Cezary: Only the first 120 people are allowed to see the tuna auction each morning. Head to the Fish Information Center at the Kachidoki Bridge BEFORE 4am to get a spot, else you'll be crying.
DHR.com: See organized chaos in the Shibuya Station. Wait until all the traffic lights turn red—and see throngs of people walk in different directions. A great scene capturing the essence of modern Tokyo.
DHR.com: Nothing is more interesting and fun as Japanese fashion, and Harajuku's Yoyogi Park is where you’ll find it. Make sure you come on a Sunday, when the youth ramp their unparalleled coolness.
ToryBurch: Tokyo's oldest Buddhist temple dates from the year 645. Just outside its Thunder Gate entrance is a bustling market where you can find anything.
eyeont: Worth for 600 yen (you can get 120 yen discount founded in Tokyo Guide Book) you'd have a lot of spare time to enjoy all of museum without rush.
Jon Steinback: On a Sunday, swing through and see the Dancing Elvises (Elvi?) and wander down towards the Harajuku entrance from some Harajuku girls. Good Okonomiyaki from street vendors, too!