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#TOKYO

Specials 2018 - 2019

  • 2018-11-05T15:00:00Z on NHK WORLD-JAPAN
  • 15m
  • 1h 38m (49 episodes)
  • Japan
  • English
  • Documentary
#TOKYO brings you the latest travel information about Tokyo based on popular social media posts by experienced travelers. Join us on a virtual tour with real photos to experience the city's most popular tourist destinations!

49 episodes

Some 56,000 pieces of baggage are checked in at Narita every day and there is close to zero percent likelihood of any getting lost. Here is why.

Terminal 3 was opened in 2015, especially designed to be cheaper to operate and use. Let’s find out their secret.

Special 3 Sensoji Temple [#Asakusa]

  • 2018-12-04T15:00:00Z2m

Let’s pay our respects at Sensoji, one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Tokyo.

Special 4 The Nightlife [#Asakusa]

  • 2018-12-04T15:00:00Z2m

Asakusa is crowded with tourists during the day but starts to show a different face at night.

Special 5 How To Make It [#Sushi]

  • 2018-12-06T15:00:00Z2m

We will show you how to make your own sushi, step by step!

Special 6 The Cutting Edge [#Sushi]

  • 2018-12-06T15:00:00Z2m

Let’s visit one of the high-tech conveyor belt sushi restaurants in Tokyo.

Special 7 The Master Chef [#Sushi]

  • 2018-12-06T15:00:00Z2m

Ginza is home to many of the top sushi restaurants in town. We visit a premium sushi restaurant and see a chef’s art work.

Special 8 Green Tea Time [#Gardens]

  • 2018-12-09T15:00:00Z2m

Enjoy green tea at a traditional tea house in Shinjuku Gyoen garden.

Introducing some Japanese gardens in Tokyo with no admission charge!

Here is the etiquette of how to enjoy bathing at Maenohara Onsen, a popular spot to experience a natural hot spring in Tokyo.

Special 11 Reframing Art [#PublicBaths]

  • 2018-12-10T15:00:00Z2m

Most landscapes represented in Tokyo bathhouses are of Mt. Fuji. Of the three people left who can paint these murals today, one is Mizuki Tanaka. We are going to show you how she does it.

There is a place that has experienced a spike in Instagram hashtags at Maenohara Onsen lately.

Reasonably-priced budget hotels are popular. They offer a unique experience for guests. Let’s check them out!

Capsule hotels are in the boom in Japan to meet the demand of increasing number of tourists. Here is a high-tech one opened in Shibuya this spring.

You can enjoy the delicate intricacy of the miniature models back in the Edo period!

The Edo-Tokyo museum offers traditional culture experience programs with English interpretation. Take a hands-on journey!

Special 17 Eye Candy [#TokyoSkyTree]

  • 2018-12-19T15:00:00Z2m

The 4th floor is the entrance to Tokyo Skytree, where you can find some items of true craftsmanship. Goldfish candy!

We will take you to the highest tower in the world, Tokyo Skytree!

We explore the professional window cleaners who make possible to see the breath-taking view from the Sky Tree.

Special 20 Downtown Free Ride [#Buses]

  • 2018-12-24T15:00:00Z2m

A route connects Tokyo station with the Nihonbashi area… for free!

It might be little difficult to ride the buses in Tokyo especially for non-Japanese speaker. Here's how.

Special 22 Hato Bus Tours [#Buses]

  • 2018-12-24T15:00:00Z2m

Join us on the virtual tour of Tokyo using a sightseeing bus! It’s an hour ride around Tokyo’s most popular tourist spots.

We’ll give you some tips on proper shrine etiquette for your visit at one of Tokyo’s most popular shrines; Meiji Jingu. Watch and learn how to cleanse yourself.

More tips on proper shrine etiquette for your visit at one of Tokyo’s most popular shrines; Meiji Jingu. This is the traditional way to pay your respects.

Special 25 A Brief History [#Aquariums]

  • 2018-12-26T15:00:00Z2m

Tokyo's aquariums some of the most popular tourist destinations these days. But how did it all start?

Opened in 2012, the Sumida Aquarium is the latest in urban aquarium design. Its popular penguin exhibit is made possible by the persistent efforts of the keepers.

Special 27 Too much tuna? [#Aquariums]

  • 2018-12-26T15:00:00Z2m

The Tokyo Sea Life Park boasts the most live exhibits of any aquarium in Tokyo. The massive tuna tank is what it's best known for.

Here are some older Tokyo stores still retaining traces of the good old days!

Tokyo is home to around 30 department stores and they have some common layout features.

A new entertainment hub, Flight of Dreams, has just opened in October 2018. Let's check what's inside!

Special 31 Segue In [#CentrairAirport]

  • 2019-01-17T15:00:00Z2m

We will take you to the Centrair Airport, located 260 km west of Tokyo. A tour of riding on a personal transporter is one of the best activities.

Special 32 Down the River [#BoatTours]

  • 2019-01-21T15:00:00Z2m

It's a new form of Tokyo water transport! You can get to your destination without the traffic jam and crowds you face on dry land.

Tokyo is surrounded by many waterways! Let's trace the history.

Special 34 Come On Inn [#Ryokan]

  • 2019-02-05T15:00:00Z2m

Join us on a virtual one-night stay in a ryokan, a Japanese-style inn.

Special 35 Laydown Service [#Ryokan]

  • 2019-02-05T15:00:00Z2m

In almost all Ryokans, futon bed will be rolled out in the evening.

The Ferris wheel at Yomiuriland is ideal for viewing seasonal illumination.

This roller coaster is the main attraction at Yomiuriland, the largest of 7 major amusement parks in Tokyo.

This VR gaming center has become a really popular attraction in the middle of Tokyo.

Sip a glass of nostalgia in Harmonica Yokocho, a maze of alleyways lined with quirky small businesses and an eclectic mix of eateries.

Special 40 Swan Lake [#Kichijoji]

  • 2019-03-03T15:00:00Z2m

Experience the ephemeral beauty of springtime cherry blossoms in Inokashira Park, a popular suburban oasis just outside central Tokyo.

Haneda Airport has been rated the world's cleanest airport two years in a row, thanks to hard-working members of the cleaning staff like Sachiko Suzuki.

Freshen up after a long flight as soon as you land at Haneda international terminal!

Getting to central Tokyo from Haneda is quick and economical with these transportation options!

The top free sightseeing attraction in all of Japan for 2016 was this Japan Airlines tour at Haneda Airport. Strap in to cockpit simulators and watch as ground crews perform maintenance on airplanes in the hangar.

Special 45 Art of War [#Museums]

  • 2019-03-19T15:00:00Z2m

Discover the details and craftsmanship of samurai armor and weapons on display at the Tokyo National Museum.

Special 46 Buddhist Statues [#Museums]

  • 2019-03-19T15:00:00Z2m

Enter a higher level of reverence while surrounded by Buddhist statues in the sculpture gallery of the Tokyo National Museum.

Exhibition coordinator Shisei Kinoshita illustrates how he uses light and shadow to draw out the beauty and historical significance of artifacts in the Tokyo National Museum.

Get mesmerized by time-lapse footage of Narita International Airport by darwinfish105!

Everything a passenger could need is available once they touch down at Narita International Airport.

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