basic information

A popular concept of contemporary urban development in Japan, "cities within a city" are complexes of one or several buildings, consisting of shopping, entertainment and recreational facilities, offices, restaurants, hotels and residential space.

It seems that in recent years, a new city within the city has been opened to the public every few months in another newly redeveloped district of Tokyo and other Japanese cities.

	Akasaka Sacas Opened: 2008 Location: Akasaka Akasaka Sacas centers around the headquarters of TBS, a national television network. It features various dining and shopping opportunities as well as residential and office space.
	Tokyo Midtown Opened: 2007 Location: Roppongi Station Tokyo Midtown offers residential, recreational and office space, the Suntory Museum of Art, various shops, restaurants, cafes and the Ritz-Carlton Tokyo hotel.
	Roppongi Hills Opened: 2003 Location: Roppongi Station A perfect example of a city within the city, Roppongi Hills features everything from residences to an art museum. Its centerpiece is the 238 meter tall Mori Tower.
	Shiodome Shiosite Opened: 2002 Location: Shimbashi Station A set of spectacular skyscrapers on the former site of Tokyo's railway freight terminal, including the headquarters of Nippon Televsion and many more attractions.
	Odaiba Opened: from around 1995 Location: Tokyo Bay A futuristic business, shopping, entertainment and residential district on a man made island in Tokyo Bay. Odaiba is home to Fuji Television, various theme parks, museums, shopping malls and more.
	Yebisu Garden Place Opened: 1994 Location: Ebisu Station Yebisu Garden Place was built on the former site of a beer brewery. A beer museum is among its main attractions.

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news and reports

	Tokyo Cherry Blossom Report April 10, 2009
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hotels & ryokan

Oak Hotel Budget hostel & hotel in the heart of Tokyo. Group booking, ISIC discount accepted. Sakura Hostel Perfect for budget travelers and backpackers! Largest hostel in Tokyo. Friendly staff, cozy rooms, 24-hour internet lounge. Aizuya-inn Free internet, hot drinks, friendly foreign staff, and a warm welcome are what you will find at this Tokyo inn. Sakura Hotel Ikebukuro Single rooms 6800 yen, doubles from 9000 yen, dormitory beds 3200 yen. 6 mins from Tokyo�fs second largest station Ikebukuro. Shiba Park Hotel International tourist friendly hotel in Hamamatsucho. Easy access to major districts such as Ginza, Tokyo Tower and Zojoji Temple. Serviced Apartments Azabu Court Affordable daily weekly monthly extended stay apartments conveniently located in Azabu Hiroo Roppongi district. Park Hotel Tokyo Found in Shiodome, Tokyo, a member of Design Hotels. Extraordinary service with stunning view of Tokyo Tower.

tours and packages

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