Odaiba Japan
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Odaiba Japan - 9 Tokyo places to look for in Tokyo's Extravagant Futuristic District
Odaiba is originally man made islands in the Bay of Tokyo, which were created at the end of the Edo Period for the city's protection against attacks from the sea (Daiba means fort).
During the extravagant eighties in Japan, the islands were redeveloped into a futuristic business district, but development was slowed down after the burst of the "bubble economy" in the early nineties.
The area became one of Tokyo attractions thanks to plenty of Japan entertainment, theme parks, Tokyo museums and the futuristic architecture including a replica of the statue of liberty !!
Getting there is half the fun - you ride the yurikamome - a train without a driver, that leaves from Shinbashi and from Shiodome subway stations. You enter Odaiba through Rainbow bridge in Tokyo bay.
Odaiba Japan - The Japanese Attractions
- Fuji TV headquarters - While crossing Rainbow Bridge, the first thing you'll notice is Fuji TV headquarters building.It was designed by one of japans most well-known architects - Tange Kenzo. Fuji is one of Japan's private, nationwide TV stations. On top of the building there is a 1,200 ton futuristic looking ball, which functions an observatory deck.
- Rainbow bridge - is a 918 meters bridge connecting Odaiba to Shibaura. The bridge has a spectacular night-time view across Tokyo Bay.
- Palette Town - a huge shopping and entertainment complex. It includes Venus Fort - an imitation of a medieval European town, and Venus Fort Family - with pet shops and kid's clothes shops.
- The Ferris wheel is 115 meters and is one of the world's highest, with incredible views of the bay area.
- Oedo Onsen Monogatari - a hot spring theme park, which imitates the atmosphere of the Edo Period village. The water come from hot springs. You can enjoy a whole day in the atmosphere of Edo period in Japan.
- Museum of Maritime Science - Housed in a cruise ship building. Two retired ships are moored in front of the museum.
- Mega Web - a Toyota showroom (part of Palette Town), where you can view and touch Toyota's newest models and Historic Toyota cars. You can also take a ride on an electric vehicle. Bring your Japanese or international driving license with you.
- Panasonic Center - a showroom for the latest Panasonic products. The newest cameras, TV screens, computers and Nintendo games.
- Most of Odaiba Japan attractions are connected to each other by wide pedestrian walks and pleasant parks. Don't miss the Odaiba Seaside Park near the Rainbow bridge in Tokyo bay. It includes a man made sand beach, and the view is superb, especially at night.
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