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Tokyo, Japan's capital city, is a place where the urgent rhythms of consumer culture collide with the quieter moments that linger from older traditions. It is hectic madness leavened by the most Zen-like of calms, a wonderful and worldly culture where tradition constantly mixes with the modern.

While it's true the exciting vibe has a somewhat dreary flip side - office blocks traversed by overhead expressways crowded with traffic - Tokyo remains a glittering example of the 'miracle' of post-WWII Japan.

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Suggested Itineraries: 3 Days in Tokyo

Tokyo is a dizzyingly dynamic, postwar-reinvented megalopolis. There's a lot to see in 3 days, so read on for some ideas on how to make the most of your time.

Travel Tip: Tokyo is literally the place where the streets have no name. Addresses indicate neighborhood, block number and location on the block. Only some of the traveler-friendly neighborhoods, like Ginza, have signs on the street to orient visitors. Invest in a comprehensive Tokyo atlas in English and Japanese. When you get lost (not if, but when), calling your destination, or hopping in a cab, are great solutions.

Day 1: All About the Skyline

On Day 1 visit the Tokyo Tower and discover how Tokyo's many neighborhoods fit together. Complement the tower visit with a tour of a couple of popular neighborhoods to get a little more oriented, Ginza and Asakusa are good choices. Or take in more views of Tokyo from a Sumida River or Tokyo Bay sightseeing cruise.

No Tokyo visit is complete without taking in the view at night. There's no shortage of bars and restaurants with awesome views, but for a great value the Park Hotel's Tateru Yoshino bar is an elegant, but less expensive, venue for a sophisticated drink.

Day 2: Food, History, Culture

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Sushi lovers should head to breakfast at the hub of worldwide sushi fish commerce, the Tsukiji Fish Market. Daiwa Sushi is the most famous restaurant in the market, but almost any restaurant in the complex is great. Save time to walk off your breakfast among the market stalls and marvel at all the morsels from the sea on sale (bag of squid beaks anyone?).

The Edo Tokyo Museum provides a great overview of Tokyo's founding and history. For another dose of traditional culture take in a Kabuki show at the renowned Kabuki-Za theater in Ginza or a sumo wrestling match.

Day 3: Tokyo Day Trips

Tokyo is an excellent hub for day trips and day tours around Japan. If you're passionate about animation than head to Mitaka and its famed animation studio at the Ghibli Museum(advance tickets required). For a more spiritual outing, a visit to the Great Buddha at Kamakura is a serene retreat, complete with views of the Pacific Ocean. And, of course, no trip to Japan is complete without a visit to its snow-capped icon, Mt Fuji. Want to squeeze in one more city? Take a day trip to Kyoto from Tokyo.