Tokyo

Asakusa is a part of Tokyo's downtown Taito district best known for its many temples, particularly Sensōji.Asakusa is the terminus of the Metro Ginza line, which is the best way to get into the area, perhaps by connecting from the Yamanote line at Ueno. Another option is to take the eponymous Toei Asakusa line, which carves a path through eastern and southern Tokyo or by using the Tobu-Isesaki Line.

The life of a Tokyo commuter often involves eating mid journey, so contrary to popular belief, Tokyo has many cheap restaurants. Located in and around stations, look out for noodle, ramen and "curry-rice" shops. Before going in you may need to buy a ticket corresponding to the dish you want from the vending machine outside. Once inside, you then exchange this for your food.

Shinjuku (新宿) is a central ward of Tokyo, known as the metropolis' second center (副都心, fukutoshin). The area surrounding Shinjuku Station is a huge business, commercial, and entertainment center located atop the world's busiest railway station complex.