Although perhaps not as trendy and modern as nearby Isetan, Takashimaya's basement level houses one of the more upscale food halls in town, well stocked with luxury items as well as more everyday fare. The sake area is well stocked, and there's a...

(Formerly Tokyu Hands) This popular "do-it-yourself" shop stocks a good selection of curtains, lamps, gardening tools, kitchen utensils, bicycles, cosmetics, costumes, drills and power tools, picture frames, notebooks and clocks.

Thousands of maneki neko (good-luck cat statues) fill the interior of this spacious cafe-bar, along with signed covers of jazz albums and underground theater posters. There's a counter and several tables, making this a good venue for a small party....

Somewhat smaller than the flagship store near Yurakucho, this branch of the popular "no-brand" shop is still quite large, selling simply designed housewares and clothing and housing an outlet of the Meal Muji cafe in the basement.

This popular cafe-bar was featured as a setting in Haruki Murakami's novel "Norwegian Wood." In the afternoons customers enjoy quiet jazz along with a cup of their relatively bitter coffee (Y420), while at nighttime the place is packed with lively...

Once you're done checking out Isetan's high-end fashions, head down to the basement to experience the best food hall in Tokyo. You'll find fresh seafood and produce, gift-ready (and astronomically priced) melons and matsutake mushrooms, luxurious...

It may be smoky and cramped, but you can hear some of the most interesting local and international jazz in town here.

Everybody's favorite giant lizard now has his own retail shop, where you'll find a huge assortment of Godzilla-themed goods - everything from T-shirts and socks to rather nice bomber jackets. There's the expected selection of plastic toys and movie...

Do you love looking at architectural models, but simply can't spare enough time during the day? If so, then this late-night architecture-model cafe might be just the place for you. Wander around the spacious interior and draw inspiration from...

The bustling Kabukicho neighborhood may seem like a strange place for a jazz cafe, but Narcis is a great spot for listening to quiet jazz, and their stylish interior design is reminiscent of old cafes in New York City's East Village. The tiny...

Located in the middle of the Kabukicho red-light district, this late-night facility offers twelve batting ranges with varying ball speeds.

Odakyu's basement food hall has dozens and dozens of stalls selling everything from Chinese food to fresh-squeezed juices and organic vegetables.

Keio Department Store has one of the livelier food halls at this end of Shinjuku station, and it's worth a look if you're nearby. The booths here represent a wide range of cuisines, and offer some decent bargains when it's getting near closing...

The 50-story Cocoon Tower was designed by Tange Associates, after winning a competition entered by around fifty architecture firms. Construction was completed in 2008. The building houses a fashion design college, an IT technology design school...

This 55-story office complex was the tallest building in Tokyo when it was completed in 1974. The firm of Nihon Sekkei was responsible for the design.

Tokyo's city hall building features not one but two free observation decks from which to enjoy a sweeping view of the city and surroundings. On a clear day you can see Mount Fuji, but the view at dusk or nighttime is more entertaining, as the...

Enjoy chic cocktails in a bamboo grove high in the sky at the Park Hyatt's internationally famous bar and lounge. More casual than the Park Hyatt's New York Bar, the Peak Lounge also serves afternoon tea, desserts and light snacks. Cocktails start...

The Koreatown branch of Tokyo's eccentric 24-hour retail chain carries an eclectic range of products.