If there is a city drawing awe from the rest of the countries in the world, it has to be Tokyo. The city of Tokyo presents us with the bustle and bright neon lights any top city in the world boasts of having. The city will spellbind you in an exceptional way. Let us check out the top five unique experiences to have in Tokyo.
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A Snack at the Maid Café
If you are a die-hard Otaku or anime fan, you will find these maid cafes a must-visit. The maid café is basically a category of cafes spread all across Tokyo and the rest of Japan. It has the waitresses dress up or cosplay as different popular anime or Manga comic characters. They also dress up as French maids in pinafores and treat the guests as masters or mistresses of the house. The Maidreamin, Cure Maid Café, Café Mai, and more are the most recommended maid cafes where you can take snack and try local ice creams too.
| 5 Best Maid Cafes in Akihabara, Tokyo |
Amazing Creativity of Kyaraben (Character Bento) Making
While walking down the streets of Tokyo, you might have seen prettily laid out lunch boxes called Bento. In Japan, people gives a lot of importance on the way, the food is presented. This we get to see from the way the imatae creates sushi. Likewise, the bento characters can be popular anime characters or cartoon characters, made from vegetables and rice and even the Yaki nori or the seaweed sheets. If you want to learn this exclusive art of making bento characters or Kyaraben, book an appointment with the local chefs in the area. You can even dine with them after learning and making these lunches with them.
Trip to Meguro Parasitological Museum
Tokyo is definitely one of the most awe-inspiring cities in the world. As you look for unique experiences to have in Tokyo, you will need to visit the Meguro Parasitological Museum. The museum will reveal before you an amazing collection of the deadliest types of worms, including a tapeworm that may freak you out. The parasite specimens are sure to stun you. There are specimens of parasites living in humans and animals alike. If you are planning to buy a momento, the gift shop in the building will be the best place to turn to for you.
| Meguro Parasitological Museum |
Have Fun at Host Clubs
One of the unique things to witness and experience in Tokyo has to be the Host Club. What is the Host Club? It is a club where you pay men to be your company as you drink, and party as if there is no tomorrow. The Host clubs have these handsome men in suits who will party with you, drink with you and enjoy. Moreover, there are helpers in each table to do your bidding. You will find the Shimei to help you by serving the drinks. You can place different orders, including the champagne calls for a price.
| WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN VISITING A JAPANESE HOST CLUB |
Packed Train Ride During Rush Hour
Now for the other side of Tokyo! A unique experience you must have in Tokyo is taking a train ride in the rush hours. It is quite common to find people getting shoved into the packed trains during rush hours. In fact, this is quite common at 7 am train services and by evening 6 pm when the working people travel. As a tourist, do not hesitate to get into the car of a train and keep your backpack on the front.
| Rush hour in Japan trains and subway: Travel tips |
A visit to Tokyo will open your eyes and senses to many new things. The manga and anime-loving culture, the busy streets, the bright stores, and happy locals – will stay with you lifetime.
