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2009 Far East and South Asia Meeting
of the Econometric Society
Place to Visit
Sightseeing Spots
Asakusa
The retrospective streets relate to the time when Tokyo was once called Edo Time has stopped here since the Edo Period, which is reflected by the numerous stores in Asakusa. Take a walk and you can step back in time.
Ueno
Vital town where you can feel history and culture.
Solemn museum buildings are scattered throughout Ueno Park. The lively stores are typically found downtown. You can find here both healing power and excitement.
* More information on Asakusa & Ueno area:
http://www.taitocity.com/kanko/asakusa_ueno/e_guide/index.html
Tsukiji
Tsukiji Market is best known as one of the world's largest fish markets, handling over 2,000 tons of marine products per day. The sight of the many kinds of fresh fish, shellfish and other seafood and the busy atmosphere of scooters, trucks, sellers and buyers hurrying around, make Tsukiji Market one of Tokyo's major tourist attractions.
(http://www.tsukiji-market.or.jp/youkoso/about_e.htm)
Akihabara
Japan's No.1 Electric City lit by neon and Specialized stores flourishes in the area.
Now, Akihabara has begun to grow into a place not only for electronics, but also for game, manga (comic books) and animation related goods, which are extremely popular culture among young generations in Japan and abroad.
(http:// www.akiba.or.jp/english/index.html)
Sightseeing Tours
Hato Bus
Hato Bus is Tokyo's foremost sightseeing bus service, providing convenient one-day trips to all of Tokyo's best tourist spots. Offers various day and night tours.
(http://www.hatobus.com/en/index.html)
Shopping & Entertainment Area
Ginza
Elegant and stylish city where a retro-modern atmosphere still lingers in the air.
Lined up with old department stores full of history and tradition as well as prestigious boutiques, Ginza is a flamboyant district for sophisticated adults.
Shinjuku
Full of energy and power, flourishing as the core of the Tokyo Metropolis.
The west area is neatly lined up with skyscrapers. The east side is the most crowded one in Tokyo.
The south area is scattered with new tourist spots. Shinjuku is a district of entertainment.
Shibuya and Harajuku
A fashionable area that continues to set the latest trends. This stimulating town continues to update the trends of the young generation at a fast rate.
Roppongi
Tokyo's international center full of cultural and entertainment facilities. Exciting nightspots for adults and the largest building complexes in Japan.
* Reference: Tokyo Tourism Information
http://www.tourism.metro.tokyo.jp/english/tourists/spot/area_intro/index.html
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