A sacred place for animation and video games, Akihabara is one of the most popular areas for serious gamers. The anime over here is beautiful and extremely detailed with the culture transcending to the way locals dress and behave as well. Every girl here is dressed fashionably and there are cosplayers at every corner of the streets. It is truly a paradise for anyone looking to enjoy this electronics hub in Tokyo. You can find some of the best video games along with second-hand trading places where you can bargain as well. There are some spots that sell rare games as well.

It’s been the third time I have visited Tokyo. The first place I always go to is Sensoji Temple. I never plan to go there, but while passing by, I always end up going inside and asking about my fortune. Asuka Temple is always the liveliest place in Tokyo. There is always a constant stream of tourists from all over the world. You will find a group of girls with various skin tones wearing kimonos and spot a few people on the side taking selfies. It is a very interesting scene to take in and the memory always has a special place in my heart.

The Tokyo Meguro area is a beautiful place for a stroll in April. The cherry blossom trees are in full bloom. The spring breeze makes the blossoms fall on the street, creating a stunning carpet of flowers. People happily stroll around on the streets, admiring this amazing and dreamy view. You can stop to take pictures of this scenic view or buy a glass of sparkling strawberry wine to enjoy with your friends at a street-side shop. The numerous little cafes and shops on this street offer a place for you to sit comfortably and enjoy the spectacular view and make memories for life. Address: Tokyo Meguro, A cup of sparkling strawberry wine – 500 yen

The Sensoji Temple is a great place to enjoy the "Edo Style" in Japan. The oldest temple in the country, Sensoji is surrounded by plenty of famous buildings and historical styles.  According to a legend, in the thirty-sixth year of the Ancient Emperor (AD 628), two fishermen found a golden statue that was 5.5 cm high and picked it up and created the shrine. The temple has seen plenty of fires and has been replenished over time. Tokugawa Ieyasu rebuilt the Asakusa-ji Temple and made a large group of monasteries that became a meditating spot for many Edo citizens. Pilgrims arrive every year around New Year's Day and understand Japanese culture and history.

December 31st is generally called the "Day of the Big Day" - equivalent to New Year's eve. At the stroke of midnight, people pray to God and wish for a prosperous year ahead. The temples ring the clocks 108 times to expel evil and this is followed by a grand fireworks show. The tram tour has a fantasy paradise feeling and the shuttle between the two zones is magical. Japan manages to combine the natural environment with industrial modern civilization like for example , their ships do not exhume black smoke. A lot of children relax and have a great time during this time.

I saw the Tokyo Tower in a Japanese drama; the tall tower of red and white that kept silent watch over the city. Most of the romance scenes in the drama were set at the foot of the Tokyo Tower. It seems as though the Japanese have associated a particular feeling with the tower; one of intimacy and romance. Similar to the “Tokyo Love Story,” the first time I visited Tokyo was when I visited the tower in the middle of the night, and it was made complete when I climbed it. Many people recommend going to visit the Tokyo Tower when in the city. If you visit Roppongi’s Tokyo City View, you will have a great view of the tower. It is beautiful with its red lights intertwining and joining together with the projection lights. When you look at the Tokyo Tower, you will also be able to see the Tokyo Skytree looming in the distance. The observation deck has no indoor lighting, making the night scene mesmerizing and incredibly intimate.

Around seven years ago, I enjoyed a nice night in Tokyo, opposite the Tokyo Tower. I climbed the lighthouse and took pictures of the city. These last three are taken by the banks before my cruise - near Osaka and Yokohama. The ship had undocked and was going to the next unknown destination. The Tokyo Tower is a popular landmark in the city and is located in the Shiba Park in Tokyo, at a height of close to 332.6 metres high. It is generally used to transmit waves for TV and radio while also sending JR train stop signals whenever a major earthquake occurs. There are other instruments available as well, including a wind direction and speed measurement device, temperature measurement and a navigation mark.

Located at Taito in Tokyo, the Sensoji Temple is oldest temple in the city. Often, the gates of the temple are called "The Thunder Gate" due to its massive, imposing size. There aren't any tickets here and the streets outside are lined up with all kinds of special shops. We stayed near the temple and went back in the evening to feel the divine serenity in the dead of the night. I went once at 6 AM to the convenience store to purchase breakfast and it was indeed a great experience in the morning. I also went to visit the Akasuka Temple early in the morning but that time, I was too young to have my own mobile phone to capture a panormic view of the main hall.

Haode Temple is a great place to shoot pictures with a kimono. However, there aren't many kimono stores near Haode Temple. I was able to find only one (Akasuka Love Kimono). Once you're done visiting Akasuka, you can visit Haode - the birthplace of the lucky cat. It is a quiet zone, with very less tourists disturbing the peace. The legend here is that Igami Hiroshi followed a cat from the temple to the shelter and fell at peace after listening to the discourse from the monk. Since then, the temple has become the Bodhi Temple of the Jingyi's. The Temple of the Cat was built and dedicated to the singing cat. There are more than a thousand cats beside the palace and they're all very cute. You can wear a kimono and take the short walk from Akasuka to see the cats and enjoy the peace of the area.