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S10E08: Tokyo City GuideTokyo is a fascinating city of extremities, blending the old traditions with visions of the future and an extraordinary pace of life. A shock of skyscrapers and neon, it's a gleaming example of Japan's post World War II success.
Traveler Ian Wright begins his stay by experiencing the spiritual side of Tokyo at the peace loving Senso-ji temple. After a gentle introduction he throws himself into the pace of the city and discovers some incredible technology and fashion! He then heads to Mount Fuji for a crowded climb to the summit, before ending his trip experiencing the infamous Tokyo nightlife.
Along the Way...
· Enjoy a volcanic spa at the base of Mount Fuji
· Eat a sushi breakfast in the Tsukiji Fish Market
· Explore the hi-tech world of Odaiba's technology centers
· Marvel at the colorful floats of the Aomori Nebuta festival
· Learn about the Bushido philosophy of the Samurai warriors
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Air Date:
Nov 15, 2004
Runtime:
50 minutes
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Casts:
Justine Shapiro, Ian Wright, Megan McCormick, Nikki Grosse, Shilpa Mehta, Neil Gibson, Jonathan Atherton, Estelle Bingham, Katy Haswell, Sami Sabiti, Lavinia Tan, Alex Riley, Megan McCormick, Andrew Daddo, Zay Harding, Zoe Palmer, Mark Crowdy, Justine Shapiro, Holly Morris, Judith Jones, Christina Chang, Adela Úcar
