Keio University Hiyoshi Campus / Hiyoshi, Yokohama

Keio University was established in 1858 is the oldest University in Japan. Also this University has traditional history, many of the students' grades are not only so good but also grow up in a rich family that why admired by many Japanese people.

However, there were sad history at Keio University Hiyoshi Campus. During the period of World War 2, Japanese Navy has moved their headquarter to school buildings at this Campus and completed construction underground headquarter for only one year to prepare air raids by American Military.
The War is over and this campus was taken over by American Military until 1949.

According to a bulliten board in front of this structure, It is said this structure was historic remain from a stone age, but actually this was ventilator which built by Japanese Military that connect to underground headquarter.

This used to be my playground. I was born and raised until ten years old. School site was on my way to elementary school which I belong between my house. The buildings which I shown on this page hasn't changed since back in the days and made me feel nostalgia.

Although this site ain't public place, anyone can go in there. Take a Toyoko line(東横線) from Shibuya(渋谷) station and get off at Hiyoshi(日吉) station. It takes about twenty minutes to get there. When you arrive at Hiyoshi station, you can find a tree lined road. you just take a walk on this street and can see the buildings which I shown on this page.

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Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office Building / Shinjuku, Tokyo

Apparently, the tallest building in Tokyo is Tokyo Sky Tree. Its height is 634 meters high. If you want to go up to the observation platform at 350 meters above the ground, you have to pay for 2,060 yen to take an elevator.

You want to see a full view of Tokyo from height, but you don't want to waste of your money. There's a place where you can see a full view of Tokyo from height without pay any money... Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office Building.

Get there:
Take subway Ooedo line, get off the train at Tochomae(都庁前) station.
Heading to A4 Exit and then go up an escalator. You are already in the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office Building.

You will find out a Tourist Information Office and can gather various travel information.

You can see an elevator which directory go up to the observation platform next to Tourist Information Office.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office Building, its height is 243 meters high.
The height of an Observation platform is 202 meters high.

I hope you enjoy your nice sky trip!

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Ameyoko / Okachimachi, Tokyo

A busy market street that inexpensive materials are sold. Aside from electric appliances or electronic devices, various products such as clothes and foods are sold at the countless shops on the street.
Don't forget to asking for bargaining when you buy something just in case. You might to make it cheaper or given add products instead of discount.

American casual

Sports equipments

One for 1,800yen, two for 3,000yen

Sea foods

Imported candies

Military equipments

Tax free Shoes

Get there:
By JR Yamanote Line or Keihintohoku Line, Okachimachi Station North Exit.

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