11 Wacky Things to Do in Tokyo
From robot shows and poop museums to geek culture and maid cafes, Tokyo offers no shortage of offbeat activities you won't find anywhere else.
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Old World Meets New
In many ways, Japan is a country of contradictions. This is a place where you can find some of the most advanced technology and innovation the world has to offer — like ultra-high-speed bullet trains and bathrooms that greet you by automatically raising the toilet seat and cleaning themselves when they sense you have entered — and yet you might have difficulty using a credit card. Life moves extremely fast and people work extremely hard, but when technology is turned off, it’s off. Shrines, temples and gardens abound, and analog watches are as ubiquitous as cell phones.
If you know where to look, you can find scores of unique, wacky, only-in-Tokyo kinds of activities that are more than worth writing home about — like the Robot Restaurant, pictured here, where the main attraction isn’t the food but the performances by live actors and robots.
Flights to Tokyo are only getting cheaper, and with English translations on public transit in Tokyo, it's easier than ever to get around without knowing any Japanese (practicing a bit never hurts, though). Check out these wild, wacky and only-in-Japan activities that are sure to make for an unparalleled urban adventure.
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