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Explore Kagurazaka - Mix of New and Old Tokyo

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Kagurazaka was located just outside the outer moat of Edo Castle in Edo era and gained prominence as an entertainment district with numerous geisha houses and restaurants.  Narrow paths with stone paving are preserved to this day reminiscent of old Tokyo. Paolo introduces delightful street food in this area with a mix of new and old ambiance.

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Shibuya's top five Ramen restaurants

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With so many great Ramen restaurants in every city block of Tokyo, it is almost impossible to rank them, but that's exactly what Paolo did. This time the video host chose Shibuya to explore Ramen restaurants worthy of his top five.  Let's find out why they are the best.

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Tokyo's own fast food restaurants

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McDonalds, Wendy, Burger King and Subway are the only fast food restaurants found in Tokyo. Paolo goes local and picks his 7 favorite unconventional fast food restaurants. The fast food categories include, noodles, tempura bowls, burgers, beef bowls, takoyaki, and curry.

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Odaiba Seaside Park - Enjoy one of the top views of Tokyo

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Odaiba Seaside Park located on the edge of Tokyo Bay provides spectacular views of the metropolis. The park is also a hotspot for seaside sports such as paddle boarding and windsurfing, but unfortunately, swimming is prohibited due to the water quality.

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Lesser known garden of Tokyo worth a visit

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Kiyosumi Teien garden was originally the residence of an Edo era merchant. A feudal lord gained ownership of the site and turned it into a beautiful garden. The founder of Mitsubishi bought the garden during the Meiji Period to entertain his guests. In 1932, the property was donated to the city of Tokyo and opened the garden to the public.

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