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The currency in Japan is the Yen

Tokyo stores bring the goods of the world home to the domestic markets. At fashionable markets of the Ginza, Harajuku, Aoyama and Shimbuya discerning Tokyoites buy the clothing of the best designers from around the world.

Where ever one shops and whatever one shops for one thing is universal throughout Tokyo and Japan; high quality attentive service from Japanese merchants.

The polite and helpful proprietor of the smallest shop is in no way outdone by even the most expensive boutique in the Ginza or larger department stores.

Kabuki-za Theater in the Ginza is the principal theater in Tokyo for the traditional Kabuki drama form. Kabuki is made from several acts. The Single Act ticket is recommended for those who would like to view just one act. These are only day tickets and sold only at the box office at the main entrance on the day of the performance.

The central aim of primary and secondary education in Japan is to win entry into the countriy's most exclusive universities. Entrance exams are tough, and about 2 million prospective students sit for exams each year in Tokyo between January and March.

Tokyo boasts the worlds highest concentration of Institutions of higher learning with over 100 universities and colleges, about one quarter of Japans total.

Medical insurance in Japan is two types. Private insurance is usually held through an employer or labor union. Public insurance is available to everyone through the governments National Health Insurance.

Friends Kazuo Yamaguchi with his son Ray and daughter Sarah in Hamarikyu Gardens surrounded with wild mustard. The park is a haven of peace in the middle of Tokyo.

The first Cherry blossoms of the season.

Hamarikyu Gardens, formerly Imperial Gardens

The park is surrounded by a seawater moat filled by Tokyo Bay

Former Tokyo TV tower in the distance

The park was built as the Tokyo residence for feudal families in the 17th century intended originally for leisure purposes

The promonent gold and black buildings is the Headquarters of Asahi Beer. This intriguing architectural wonder features 2 main buildings. The tallest resembles a giant beer jug complete with foam shaped white roof. The shorter building , known as the Super Dry Hall, is a black glass building in the shape of a beer glass, with an enormous golden flame shaped object perched on top. Tokyo Skytree building is the tall tower to the left.

Tourist boat on the Sumida River in front of the Asahi Headquarters.

Local train crossing the Sumida River

College students make extra money working with the Rickshaws

All over Japan and especially Tokyo are small walk up food eateries

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