* Please wear comfortable shoes.

* I recommend you to bring some Japanese cash, because train ticket machines and some local shops and restaurants still don't accept credit cards.

* Some shops give you a tax exemption by showing your passport, so it'd be better to bring your passport.

[What to expect]

This tour starts at Tsukiji. Tsukiji fish market is gone (moved to Toyosu) but we still have Tsukiji "outer" market, where you can see hundreds of small shops, buffets, stalls selling Japanese casual food that you can try while strolling. There are also fish stores like ones in the old Tsukiji fish market. The biggest feature is the atmosphere of the good old-days. Then we head for Meiji shrine: a Shinto shrine located in a peaceful forest. Shinto is an indigenous religion to Japan, so I'll tell you a bit about Japanese religions and history regarding the god worshiped there: the Emperor Meiji. After seeing traditional aspects of Japan, just a few minutes walk takes you to a completely different world: Harajuku! Takeshita street is a trendsetting spot for teenagers filled with "Kawaii" or very cute goods, clothes and even food like colorful cotton candy and decorative crepes. Our tour won't nd there. Let's walk into back streets of Harajuku or "Ura-hara", where trendy shops serve even trendier customers in less crowded neighborhood. If you are interested in art, I'll take you to a free gallery displaying art works of young people. They are far from sophisticated but energetic and inspiring. (If you're not so interested in Fashion, it's also OK to visit Ota memorial museum, where you can see traditional Ukiyoe or woodblock printings.) After Harajuku and Ura-hara, we'll go to the sophisticated shopping district, Omotesando. Walking Omotesando street lined with stylish Buildings is so pleasant. If you like, we can have lunch somewhere nearby anytime or at the end of the tour I'll just suggest some places to eat.