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Oki gaigen

A September 1997 trip to Tokyo by Digger1

Quote: What an amazing city, a city that never sleeps. I am from Oklahoma aka Okie, I am a foreigner in Japan Gaigen. Therefore I am an Oki Gaigen to the locals.
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Oki gaigen Best of IgoUgo

Overview

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Visit a local onsen (bath house)

Visit a grocery store usually located in the basement of a large department store.

Visit the fish market at 4:00 AM

Quick Tips:

Eat at a local yakatori, eat at local shushi bar, drink in local izakaya.

Best Way To Get Around:

Public transportation is the best in the world. Subway, train, bus, or taxi. Walk; it is good for your health.

The Westin Tokyo Best of IgoUgo

Hotel | "Westin Tokyo"

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beautiful lobby, restaurants in hotel, western style rooms, large bath, shower large enough for a westerner, bath salts, wonderful view, feather pillow, down comforter, fully stocked bar, friendly english speaking staff.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on February 18, 2002

The Westin Tokyo
1-4-1 Mita Meguro-ku
Tokyo, Japan 153-8580
+81-3-5423-7000

About the Writer

Digger1

Digger1
Tulsa, Oklahoma

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