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Imperial Palace
Yasukuni-jinja Shrine The Shrine for Establishing Peace in the Empire, or the Yasukuni-jinja Shrine, is dedicated to Japan's 2.4 million people who died in the war since 1853. It is probably the most controversial shrine in Japan. For example, politicians do come here on the anniversary of Japan's defeat in WWII. However, the shrine on its own is definitely worth a visit. Ginza
Kabuki-za Theater Tsukiji Fish Market The day begins very early here at the Tsukiji Fish Market. All the sushi and sashimi will eventually end up at this market after being fished from the sea. Although the actual wholesale market is not open to the public, the outer market is. This is the place where stalls are set up, and it can be rather fun to walk around. It is also a good place to go when you are in the mood for sushi breakfast. The market is closed on Sunday and public holidays. Ueno Ueno is very different from trend-setting districts, such as Shibuya and Ginza. Despite that, it does have its own charm. Ueno is one of the older "downtown" areas in the city. It continues to retain much of old Edo. Ueno Park The highlight of Ueno is Ueno Park, which contains an interesting blend of culture, science, art, history, and natural beauty. The largest in the city, the Ueno Park is home to a zoo, numerous museums, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Festival Hall. Tokyo National Museum Visitors to Japan should make efforts to visit the Tokyo National Museum. The largest museum in Japan, it houses over 87,000 items, as well as the world's largest collection of Japanese art. The museum has four galleries with the Main Gallery as the most important one. It houses a fascinating collection of Japanese art, which includes swords, sculptures, and calligraphy. The Gallery of Eastern Antiquities houses a collection of art and archeological finds from all over Asia and Egypt. The Hyokeikan includes a room devoted to artifacts used by the Ainu people, who is an indigenous ethnic group now staying in Hokkaido. Finally, the Gallery of Horyuji Treasures exhibits artifacts from the Horyu-ji Temple in Nara. This gallery is opens only on Thursdays. It is also sensitive to the weather, as the artifacts are more than 1,000 years old. Due to this reason, the building will remain closed on rainy or humid days. National Science Museum The National Science Museum calls out to all science bluffs! It is immensely packed with all types of scientific goodies. One will be able to see things from space technology to plate tectonics. Although the exhibits are not always labeled in English, pamphlets in English are available. The museum is opened daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is closed on Mondays. Shitamachi History Museum Edo's Shitamachi, the lower class area of old Tokyo, is relived in the Shitamachi History Museum. Visitors to the museum will see merchants' shops, sweet shops, homes and businesses of copper-boiler makers, a tenement house, and more. Utensils and apparatus used in their daily lives are also exhibited here. The museum is opened daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Like the National Science Museum, it is also closed on Mondays.
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to Japan's emperor and the imperial family, the Imperial Palace is an
impressive building. However, it is closed to the public except for two
days of the year, New Year's Day (January 2) and the Emperor's birthday
(December 23). 
In
the 1870s, Ginza was one of the first areas to be modernized. Today, it
is a popular shopping area in Tokyo, although it does cater more to the
higher-class shoppers. Nonetheless, it is still an interesting place to
visit. Ginza is overflowing with galleries, although many of them are
quite small. Most are scattered throughout Ginza but are more concentrated
in the area south of Harumi-dori. 
Visitors
to Japan should visit the kabuki-za theater even if they are not planning
to attend a kabuki performance. Performances are shown twice daily and
restricted tickets are available for those who wish to see part of the
performance.