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Tokyo

Japanese fashion is considered more eccentric than fashion from other parts of the world. Androgynous style, mini backpacks, and crop tops all started on the streets of Tokyo before landing on New York’s runways. In Tokyo the colors are brighter, the platforms are higher, and the patterns are louder.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Tokyo men's Fashion Week 2017

The autumn months of September- November is the best time to visit Tokyo. Here are some insider tips on how to navigate the quirky city. 

Tokyo wommen's Fashion Week 2017
48 Hours in Tokyo

 

  • Flights: Air Canada

    • Round Trip C$1,439.00 (Mid December)

    • YYZ (Toronto) – NRT (Tokyo)

    • 16hrs + 10min (1 stop)

  • Hotel: Khaosan Tokyo Guest House Ninja

    • Free breakfast

    • Free wifi in the common room

    • Dormitory-style rooms

    • No double beds (not ideal for couples)

    • Unique community spirit

    • Beds start at C$35 a night

  • Breakfast: Hotel offers small buffet

  • Private Kimono Experience Tour:

    • C$138.61

    • 7 hours

    • Dress up in traditional kimono before tour starts

      •  This part of the tour intrigued me as I have always been fascinated by the different patterns of Kimonos and how they influence modern Japenes fashion. 

    •  Explore Asakusa’s ancient Sensoji Temple and Hamarikyu Garden

    • Take a River cruise to explore the world-famous Tsukiji fish market

    • Round trip transportation and lunch included

  •  Dinner: Karagi is known to have some of the best ramen in Tokyo.

    • 1 hour wait at peak times

    • Under C$10 come massive wait times

    • Marunouchi subway station location.

Day 1
Everything Bowl from Karagi
Day 2

 

  • Breakfast: Hotel Buffet

  • Transportation: Purchase Pasmo subway pass at station

    • Y1,000 (approx. C$11)

    • Include a Y500 deposit which can be redeemed before you leave Tokyo 

  • Shopping:

    • Ginza thoroughfare- for souvenirs

    • Shibuya shopping district for designers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lunch: Café de L’ambre

    • Traditional smoke-filled coffee shop founded in 1948

    • Few feet from the main Ginza thoroughfare

    • Under C$10

  • Dinner: The Tsukiji Outer Market

    •  Vendors prices range from $5 Cad ramen to $60 Cad sushi grade tuna.

  • Drinks: The Trump Room

    • DJs

    • C$40

      • I've heard a night here is worth the heafty price tag. It is a one of a kind experience often described as feeling like one is in a Baz Luhrmann movie. 

 

Shibuya Shopping District
The Trump Room
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