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Japan is home to more than 5.2 million vending machines. In an urban location like Tokyo, youre sure to find them almost everywhere and filled with just about everything.\r
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4. Try Out the Vending Machines\r
Japan is home to more than 5.2 million vending machines. In an urban location like Tokyo, youre sure to find them almost everywhere and filled with just about everything. Vending machines in Japan offer anything you could ever want and are suited to a 24-hour, fast-paced lifestyle. You can find umbrellas, ramen, sushi, fresh fruit, toys, puppies (yes, puppies) and–most famously–used underwear. Were sorry to burst anyones bubble, but we have to mention that the underwear in these vending machines is not used, only manufured to look that way and are more a novelty for tourists than anything else. But, the f remains that if youre looking for something in Tokyo, you can likely find it in a vending machine.\r
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3. Hanami\r
The bloom of the cherry blossoms in Japan is an important festival which takes place each year to welcome the spring. The price of viewing the cherry blossoms, or sakura, is a thousand year old price. The trees are famous for their delicate flowers, which only last for a short time about two weeks before the blossoms fall to the ground. The flowers are more than just a pretty sight; they hold thousands of years of historical significance and symbolism, and have become Japans national flower. Their short bloom in spring is symbolic of the transience of life, urging those who come to see the blossoms cherish their own lives and enjoy their time on earth. The hanami festival in April is a day to seize life and enjoy everything around you with good food, good drinks, and even better company. If you find yourself in Tokyo in the spring, some of the best places to view the cherry blossoms are close! Head to Inokashira Park near the Ghibli Museum or Chidorigafuchi, a former moat built in the Edo period that is now decorated with hundreds of trees.\r
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2. Themed Dining\r
Between the maid cafes, Robot Restaurant, Monster Kawaii cafe, and more its no surprise that themed dining in Japan is a big, big deal. When youre deciding where to go for dinner, you might want to consider a place that can offer you more than just good food. You should go to a place that can give you an unforgettable experience. Among the most popular themed restaurants are Gothic cafes, like Christon or the Vampire Cafe as well as fantasy themes like the extremely popular Alice in Wonderland restaurants. These places are perfected down to the last detail. For example, the Ninja Akasaka restaurant in Tokyo has an interior designed like an ancient Japanese castle, with wooden corridors, treasure chests, hidden traps, and–as you might have guessed–ninjas. Waiters and waitresses dress up in their stealthy costumes and perform acrobatics and magic tricks throughout your dinner. This is just one of many–we repeat many–themed restaurants all around Tokyo, so whatever theme youre looking for, youre likely to find it here!\r
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1. Shopping in Ginza\r
If you were to visit New York, you would never miss a trip to Times Square for the best shopping experience in the city. Likewise, when you visit Tokyo, you cant miss an opportunity to visit the shopping district of Ginza. This district is upscale, famous for $10 cups of coffee, but is brimming with restaurants, cafes, nightclubs, specialty boutiques, and more. If youre looking for name brand anything–Dior to Armani–youll find it here. Its also the perfect place to dress up for the night and hit the nightlife: bars, lounges, and nightclubs are all over Ginza and attr a young, but wealthy crowd. If youre shopping during the day, youll be happy to know that the main street is closed to car traffic from noon to 5:00. And at night, you can take in the scenery of the Ginza district, known for its neon lights, or the elaborate window displays. Aside from shopping, Ginza is also home to the famous Kabukiza Theater, built in 1889, and many art galleries to enjoy Tokyos thriving art scene.

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