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Unusual Attractions in Tokyo

Ghibli Museum

A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.

Vampire Café

A taste of the macabre Tokyo's ritzy shopping district.

Kabukicho Robot Restaurant

Cabaret where the show girls are all androids, and the patrons couldn't be more pleased.

Fantasy Dining Alice in a Labyrinth

Fine dining in the bizarre world of Lewis Carroll.

The Giant Ghibli Clock

Tokyo’s only Vaudeville-cuckoo clock–steampunk-Victorian curio cabinet time piece.

Kawaii Monster Cafe

A Japanese concept restaurant that feels like a party thrown by the monsters in your closet.

Sanrio Puroland

If Hello Kitty were Mickey Mouse, this would be Disneyland.

Nakagin Capsule Tower

Masterpiece of metabolist architecture and the original "capsule building."

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Unique Food & Drink in Tokyo

Honey Toast Box

Many spoons are needed to demolish one of these ice cream-stuffed bread loaves.

Wagashi

These Japanese sweets demonstrate the ephemeral beauty of the seasons.

Taiyaki

This pancake pays tribute to one of Japan's favorite fish.

Amezaiku

This gorgeous sugar art is making a comeback.

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