So I'm headed to Tokyo for business... but I'm gonna have more then a few days to myself to wander. Does anyone who's been have any recommended spots to check out? I'm staying in Odaiba. I'd also appreciate any general advice about being there?
First, you are lucky you are going on business there right now as there are serious employment problems going on in Tokyo. They have hope with their new government, BUT, there's serious hate and a bad economy going right now. So be on your best behavior. I communicate with top level Japanese women, daily, in honorific Japanese as my business with the country is (as they call it) "Deep Japan", and I still make writing mistakes. I know what I'm talking 'bout.
If you are a "foreigner" to Japan and have ZERO Japanese training, then I recommend Roppongi Hills. That caters to foreigners for Tokyo. Even for mongers. You'll have to take their train system. Get a SUICA card for that. Avoid their taxis, due to their expense. You'll go broke fast.
Otherwise if you are not mongering, I think if you have a few days to yourself, buy a Shinkansen train ticket and go to Kyoto or Osaka. Just a ride on that train is not to be missed. In Tokyo, have a Japanese national show you 'round for a day, he/she will take you to the eateries only they can show you. Another place is Ginza, high end Gucci stores. Akihabara for electronics and anime software. And, of course, Shibuya to see the TV screens on 3 buildings. Eye candy there. Hamamatsucho for Tokyo Tower.
Need a pizza, go to Pizza La, their Italian is 3150 Yen. Yep, that's expensive for a farkin' pizza. If you are fluent in honorific Japanese (the top level, now), you wouldn't be asking. LOL
Good luck......you're gonna need it!
Gyaos Baltar.
