Tokyo looks like a vast metropolis with no discernable 'city centre’ and is extreme sensory overload! In excess of 2,000 sq. km’s, it’s home to over 13 million people (Tokyoites) in the city proper, and 35 million in the greater metropolitan area. Those seeking a sophisticated get-away with a touch of oriental culture (that’s us!), will not be disappointed here. It took some planning to decide where we were going to stay in a city of this size, and after some investigation we decided to stay in one of the main centers of Tokyo - Shinjuku. A sprawling commercial, and entertainment center, which was open for business 24 / 7. It’s a modern Japanese phenomenon, with shopping arcades, flashing neon signs, and over two million people passing through the Shinjuku train station everyday. The hotel was
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