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Tokyo Station - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Tokyo Station was opened in 1914 with the completion of a section of line linking the Tokaido Main Line's original terminus at Shinbashi to the Tōhoku Main Line's terminus at Ueno. In 1921, Prime Minister Hara Takashi was assassinated in Tokyo Station. The main station facade on the western side of the station is brick-built and was fashioned after Amsterdam's main station. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tokyo_Station   (742 words)

Tokyo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Tokyo was already the nation's political, economic, and cultural center, and the emperor's residence made it a de facto imperial capital as well with the former Edo Castle becoming the Imperial Palace. Tokyo includes lakes, rivers, dams, farms, remote islands, and national parks, in addition to its famous neon jungle, skyscrapers and crowded subways. Tokyo was rated by the Economist Intelligence Unit as the most expensive (highest cost-of-living) city in the world for 14 years in a row ending in 2006. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tokyo   (2807 words)

Tokyo - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Tokyo Tokyo is sited in southeast Honshu, on the northwest shore of Tokyo Bay, on the delta of the Sumida River, which separates the city proper on the west bank from the Koto on the east. Tokyo functions as the nucleus of Japan's largest industrial region, and is the centre of a zone of factories which produce over 30% of the value of Japan's output of manufactured goods. Tokyo has suffered frequently from fire (many of the houses were, and still are, built of wood), storms, earthquakes, and epidemics. encyclopedia.farlex.com /Tokyo   (1077 words)

Learn more about Train station in the online encyclopedia. Amsterdam Sloterdijk station (ass): at ground level we have the railway from Amsterdam (asd) to Haarlem (hlm) and to Zaandam (zd), with branches to Alkmaar (amr) and Purmerend (pmr), Hoorn (hn), at elevated level the railway from Amsterdam (asd) to Schiphol Airport (shl) (and further to Leiden (ledn), Den Haag (gv/gvc)). Amsterdam Muiderpoort station (asdm): serves the line from Amsterdam to Utrecht and the line from Amsterdam to Weesp, and is situated just after the junction; the platforms are at different angles. Blaak station (rtb) in Rotterdam, in the tunnel under the Nieuwe Maas waterway. www.onlineencyclopedia.org /t/tr/train_station.html   (800 words)

JNTO Website > Regional Tourist Guides An hour and 5 minutes from Narita Airport Station to Tokyo Station by JR Narita Express Line. Tokyo is not only the center of politics and economy of Japan, but also developed as the center of world economy and culture, and it offers a number of must-see places. Tokyo consists of the southwestern part of the Kanto Region, the Izu Islands, and the Ogasawara islands. www.jnto.go.jp /eng/RTG/RI/kanto/tokyo/tokyo/tokyo.html   (190 words)

Tokyo train station Tokyo's busiest station is Shinjuku Station at akey rail interchange on the west side of the city. Tokyo Station, in Ch Ward, is the city's central station forcommuters and intercity shinkansen traffic. It forms a loop around the innerpart of the city and connects 29 stations, including both Tokyo Station and ShinjukuStation, along its 34.5-km (22-mi), 60-minute run. www.2747.com /2747/world/station/tokyo.htm   (239 words)

Tokyo Tokyo Station can be overwhelming with all its lines and levels, but we made our way out to the street and walked a few blocks to the new Tokyo International Forum. MicroAdventure is Tokyo Disneyland's version of "Honey I Shrunk the Audience." The pre-show was somewhat different from its Epcot cousin, but the actual movie was identical, except for one scene where a Japanese audience is shown on screen. Tokyo Disney Resort's Welcome Center was close by and we went there, hoping for a one-stop service counter to be able to enjoy our day at Disney. www.americatravelmiami.com /tokyo.htm   (10432 words)

Shinjuku West of the station is Shinjuku' skyscraper district, home to many of Tokyo's tallest buildings, including several premier hotels and the Metropolitan Government Office, whose observation decks are open to the public for free. Northeast of the station lies Kabukicho, Japan's largest and wildest red light district, while department stores, subterranean malls and electronic shops surround Shinjuku Station on all four sides, including the recently redeveloped south, where the pleasant Southern Terrace is located. Shinjuku Station is Japan's busiest railway station, served by about a dozen railway lines, including the JR Yamanote Line. www.japan-guide.com /e/e3011.html   (1261 words)

HOTEL KAZUSAYA Downtown Tokyo(Nihonbashi,near the Tokyo Station) : ENGLISH Tokyo residents familiar with this area say the hotel is ideally located within walking distance of four train station --- 5-minute walk from JR Kanda Station. Although it is comparatively a small hotel, we are proud of oreating family-like atmosphere which is not found in larger establishments. We have been making it a motto to extend our guests "warm and relaxing hospitality" In 1980 the hotel was reconstructed of ferro-concrete with 71 guest rooms in a 7-story building. www.h-kazusaya.co.jp /english   (234 words)

Old Tokyo - Tokyo Station Pg. 2 A broad boulevard led to Tokyo Station from the Imperial Palace. Tokyo Central Station was damaged by the 1923 Great Kanto earthquake but remained standing. The freight yard has been removoed and a proper east entrance has now been built (within the multi-story Daimaru department store); the station building is beginning to take on a forlorn appearance as the Marunouchi business district continues to grow. www.oldtokyo.com /tokyoeki2.html   (504 words)

USATODAY.com - Vibrant and alive, Tokyo presents different view of itself at every turn Defined by the Tokyo Tower at one end and the Defense Agency building at the other, with several foreign embassies in between, the area is a magnet for expats, overseas travelers and Japanese who enjoy spending time with foreigners. Although Japan is in the midst of a recession, Tokyo is vibrant and alive. One of the world's main economic centers — and most populous metropolitan areas — Tokyo is a city that presents a different view of itself at every turn. www.usatoday.com /travel/destinations/cityguides/tokyo/worthdoing.htm   (1578 words)

Tokyo : Getting to Know : Neighborhoods in Brief Frommers.com Although Tokyo's younger generation favors less staid districts like Harajuku, Shibuya, and Shinjuku, the Ginza is still a good place to window-shop and dine, especially on Sundays, when several major thoroughfares are closed to vehicular traffic, giving it a festive atmosphere. South of Tokyo Station is the Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi, Japan's most expensive and exclusive hotel. For young Japanese, Odaiba is one of Tokyo's hottest dating spots; it's also a good escape from city life, with a seaside park and a sandy beach that capitalize on the city's bayside location. www.frommers.com /destinations/tokyo/0085020048.html   (1811 words)

Tokyo Station Hotel web Site Tokyo Station Hotel is known for its convenient location, warm hospitality, and its classy atmosphere of the Taisho era. Built in 1914 in the Renaissance style using 8.9 million pieces of red brick, Tokyo Station is a major hub of Japan's railway networks. Meanwhile, a new hotel which is now under construction will be available for you just outside of the Nihonbashi Exit of Tokyo Station beginning in the spring of 2007. www.tshl.co.jp /top_e.html   (117 words)

EJRCF : Tokyo Station Gallery Tokyo Station Gallery was opened in 1988 in part of Tokyo Central Railway Station, a magnificent red-brick building dating from 1914, and just a short walk from the Imperial Palace in the heart of Tokyo. The Gallery was established on the principle of elevating the Station from the status of a mere transport hub to a center offering a glimpse into the cultures of both Japan and the world. The Gallery's image is also an interesting apposite to the busy transport hub of Tokyo Central. www.ejrcf.or.jp /en_zh/gallery/index_en.html   (726 words)

Tokyo Tokyo Sea Life Park (Kasai Rinkai Suizokukan) is a giant aquarium that simulates life in the depths of the ocean and includes shark tanks. Tokyo Disneyland is the top theme park in Asia and one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country. Tokyo nightclubs are definitely for the young; you'll be lucky to find anyone over 30 in any of them. cnnstudentnews.cnn.com /interactive/specials/9910/millennium.events.guide/citysights/content/tokyo.html   (6502 words)

JR Ueno Station The station building is quite old, being one of the original stations in the city, and it is surprisingly still one of the busiest stations in Tokyo. This view is facing the South exit of the Station, from both the JR lines and the subway. My cousin went there on her trip to Tokyo, and told me a story of a young group of about three men (I forget) that stripped down to nothing and jumped up and down drinking a huge tower of beer cans, in the middle of a huge crowd of people. www.3deearts.com /tokyo/uenoeki.html   (621 words)

Employee shot at Tokyo metro station - (United Press International) Tokyo, Japan, Jun. 23 (UPI) -- A station employee was shot and robbed at one of Tokyo's busiest metro stations during the morning rush hour Wednesday. Shootings are rare in Japan, and the incident shocked commuters and station employees. Police said Nishioka had finished work and was heading to a changing room in the station when the incident occurred, reported the Mainichi Shimbun. www.washtimes.com /upi-breaking/20040623-041202-9589r.htm   (178 words)

Tokyo Earthquake Though not the largest earthquake to ever hit Japan, the proximity to Tokyo and Yokohama and the surrounding areas, with combined populations numbering 2 million, made it one of the most devastating quakes ever to hit Japan. Tokyo's principle business and industrial districts lay in ruins. The epicenter was placed in Sagami Bay, just southwest of Tokyo Bay. mnw.eas.slu.edu /Earthquake_Center/1923EQ   (1102 words)

Maihama Station - Keiyo Line - Tokyo Disney Resort About 20 minutes after you leave Tokyo Station, you'll arrive at Maihama (more or less, depending on whether you get on a "local" or "rapid"—both stop at Maihama). The stop that serves Tokyo Disney Resort is Maihama Station (pronounced "my-ha-mah"). The Keiyo line starts at Tokyo Station and ends in a town called Soga. www.tdrfan.com /resort/maihama   (159 words)

Tokyo - Wikimedia Commons Tōkyō Metro, one of the entrances of the Ikebukuro station Tokyo International Forum's swooping curves, designed by architect Rafael Vinoly, welcome international visitors fresh from Tokyo station Rodin's Gates of Hell, National Museum of Western Art, Ueno, Taito-ku Tokyo commons.wikimedia.org /wiki/Tokyo   (374 words)

Transportation Nagoya International Airport is connected to 33 cities around the world by direct flights, and Nagoya station is the nucleus of a railway network comprising JR, private railways and subway lines. Tokyo International Airport (NRT: Narita) is the national gate way which has the extensive connection throughout the globe. Tokyo is 1 hour 36 minutes and Osaka is 52 minutes by Shinkansen Nozomi. www.ijcai.org /past/ijcai-97/IoN/transportation.html   (517 words)

Metroblogging Tokyo Written from the perspective of people who live, work, and play here every day, Tokyo is one of over forty two (and growing) blogs in the globe-spanning Metroblogging network. Tokyo Show Window: a website with massive collection of photographs of show windows around Tokyo, by Japan Design Net. Akishima (昭島市; -shi) is a city located in Tokyo, Japan. tokyo.metblogs.com   (1453 words)

Tokyo Marriott Hotel Kinshicho Tobu: Hotel specials, rates and availability in Tokyo Conveniently located 4.5 km east of Tokyo Station, a few minutes walk from Kinshicho Station, Tokyo Marriott Hotel features 382 luxurious tastefully decorated guest rooms, with the most up-to-date facilities, a wide range of cuisine, and excellent services provided with the traditional Japanese mind of hospitality. Conveniently located 3 minutes walk from Kinshicho Station, 8 minutes from Tokyo Station by Train. Good neighbor hotel of the Tokyo Disney Resort and free shuttle bus to and from Tokyo Disney Resort. marriott.com /property/propertypage.mi?marshaCode=TYOJP   (195 words)

tokyo big sight There are several ways to get from Tokyo Station to the Tokyo Big Sight. www.bigsight.jp /english/access_e/tokyo.html   (22 words)

Pictures of Japan Tokyo's train system is legendary for precision timing and efficiency. It's just that in Tokyo, there's just so MUCH of it (and so similar-looking) that it really drives that vastness home (at least to me). Even when crossing over the Edo river out of Tokyo, it just doesn't seem to end. www.rei.org /JPN/Tokyo   (294 words)

Tokyo Station - Compare Prices, Reviews and Make Reservations at NexTag - Price - Review The Toyko Marriott Kinshicho Tobu is strategically located in the Kinshicho Tobu district three miles east of the Tokyo train station... Hotel is located in central Tokyu, nearby Iidabashi Station of Jr and Subway lines. The New Otani Inn Tokyo-directly connected with Osaki Station on the Yamanote Line-Delivers pristine accomodations and relaxing comfort at a very... www.nextag.com /tokyo-station/search-html   (222 words)

Amazon.co.uk: Tokyo Station: Books 1922, Tokyo Harry Niles is a 'wild child', an American boy in a strange country, ignored by his missionary parents. 1941, Tokyo With the attack on Pearl Harbour only days away, Japan is on the brink of war with the United States. Allying himself with both sides, he treads a dangerous - but profitable - path between the fading glory of the Chrysantheum Club, where the city's banking and industrial elite meet, and the shadowy Tokyo underworld. www.amazon.co.uk /exec/obidos/ASIN/0330488813   (532 words)

*Station tips > Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan Tokyo Station is huge where it is where the starting point to the countryside! The underground subway stations are clean and had kiosks selling candy, ties, and magazines. Every station have helpful information desks where you could go to ask questions about getting to your destination. www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Asia/Japan/Tokyo_to/Tokyo-969164/Transportation-Tokyo-Station_tips_Tokyo-BR-1.html   (352 words)

John O'Conner's Blog: JavaOne Tokyo '05: Getting There If you're at the JR Tokyo station, you're only about 5 minutes away by foot. An underground concourse will take you directly to the forum from the Tokyo station. Considering that the event is actually in Tokyo, Japan, it's no surprise that most information about the event is also in Japanese. weblogs.java.net /blog/joconner/archive/2005/09/javaone_tokyo_g.html   (346 words)

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