Tokyo is a beautiful city at night. Street lights and neon lights from stores light up the night. We stayed at the Mitsui Ginza Garden Hotel in Ginza, which is a brief 5-10 minute walk from the Shimbashi Station. Every night after dinner we would stroll through the quiet streets and welcome the light evening breeze. Tokyo is also a very safe city at night for most districts. I remember living here when I was 17 and roaming around by myself at night and not feeling threatened at all. 

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Asakusa is one of the top must-visit spots when visiting Tokyo, Japan.But before we delve into the top 5 things to do in Asakusa, I’d like to talk a little about my outfit.

May 2017 Update: This dress is currently on display at the Cool Japan Exhibition in Leiden, Netherlands, as the current exhibition of Museum Volkenkunde. I was contacted by a museum curating representative in late 2016 and asked if I would be willing to lend the dress for their exhibition.

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