9. Advertising Museum Tokyo
東京廣告博物館
One of the city’s most interesting free museums is ADMT (www.admt.jp). The montage displays of old ads provide an illuminating visual history of commerce in Japan over the last century or so.
這是這個城市最有趣的一個免費博物館(www.admt.jp)。這里以蒙太奇手法展示了以前的廣告,提供了啟發(fā)性的影像歷史,同時也展示了上個世紀(jì)以來日本的商業(yè)發(fā)展。
10. Be amazed by Akihabara
動漫天堂秋葉原(Akihabara)
Diehard fans of Atom Boy, Evangelion and Gundam will want to swing by the Tokyo Anime Centre (www.animecenter.jp) as part of their explorations of Akihabara (aka ‘Akiba’), geek central for electronic goods emporiums, ‘maid cafes’ and all things anime and manga.
東京動漫中心(www.animecenter)是鐵壁阿童木,新世紀(jì)福音戰(zhàn)士,高達(dá)的忠實粉絲們的天堂。這只是秋葉原的一部分,這里還是電子產(chǎn)品商城,女仆咖啡廳以及與動漫相關(guān)產(chǎn)品的聚集地。
11. Contemporary art crawl
當(dāng)代藝術(shù)
Based in a former junior high school, nearby Akihabara is 3331 Arts Chiyoda (www.3331.jp), hosting a score of free contemporary art galleries offering a mix of exhibitions and interactive installations. Also worth searching out are the galleries of the Bakuchoro area, several of which including Taro Nasu Gallery (www.taronasugallery.com) are gathered in the Agata-Takezawa Building.
千代田3331(3331 Arts Chiyoda)位于秋葉原附近,原是一所舊小學(xué)。免費提供當(dāng)代藝術(shù)畫廊或是一系列展覽互動。同樣值得一看的是Bakuchoro區(qū)內(nèi)Agata-Takezawa大樓里面畫廊,著名的Taro Nasu畫廊也在里面。
12. Political junkie tour
政治謎之旅
Art and anime not your thing? Then how about a free tour of Japan’s seat of governance, the National Diet Building (www.sangiin.go.jp), to view the wood-panelled, leather-bound and gilded interiors and the gardens planted with species from across the country.
如果動漫和藝術(shù)都不是你的“菜”怎么辦?不妨參觀一下日本政府所在地——國會議事堂。領(lǐng)略國會議事堂木,皮,金混合使用的獨特室內(nèi)設(shè)計,觀賞日本不同種類植物的花園。
13. Flower power
花的魅力
More beautiful foliage and horticultural skills can be admired in Tokyo’s traditional gardens. Free ones include those attached to the New Otani Hotel in Akasaka and the Four Seasons Chinzan-so as well as the lush grounds of Happoen, near Shirokanedai Station.
在東京傳統(tǒng)的花園里可以欣賞到許多美麗的植物,以及精藝的園藝技術(shù)。位于赤坂區(qū)的新大谷酒店、東京椿山荘四季飯店的附屬花園以及白金臺附近的郁郁蔥蔥的Happoen都是免費觀賞花的好去處。
14. Attend a festival
參加節(jié)慶慶祝
Every week (and sometimes daily) there’s a festival (matsuri) on somewhere in Tokyo – from cherry blossom viewing parties to fire walking and grand parades of costumed participants holding aloft mikoshi (portable shrines). For details of upcoming events see www.tourism.metro.tokyo.jp and www.tcvb.or.jp.
東京每周,有時甚至是每天,都有一個節(jié)日,日本人稱為祭。從賞櫻聚會,過火儀式,到著盛裝高舉御輿(佛教器具)游行,各式各樣。
15. Amble around Yansen
在Yansen區(qū)漫步
The streets of Nezu, Yanaka and Sendagi – three areas collectively known as Yanasen – provide an idea of what pre-WWII Tokyo was like. Here you’ll find small temples and shrines, craft shops, galleries and cafes and Yanaka Cemetery, one of the city’s oldest graveyards. Interesting galleries include Oguraya in a former pawnbrokers, and SCAI The Bathhouse (www.scaithebathhouse.com) in a 200-year-old public bath.
根律、谷中和千馱木這三個區(qū)域的街道統(tǒng)稱為Yansen,保持著二戰(zhàn)前東京的面貌。在這里,你會發(fā)現(xiàn)很多小寺院,神社,工藝品小店,畫廊??Х葟d和最古老的谷中陵園墓地。有趣的畫廊里有廢棄當(dāng)鋪的Qgurary和200年歷史的公共浴室SCAI。
16. Graze a depachika
“吃貨”的天堂——地下食品城
The nickname for department store food halls is depachika. They’re mouthwatering places to explore and you can sate your appetite with the free samples on offer. Good ones to target include Isetan in Shinjuku, Mitsukoshi in Ginza and Takashimaya in Nihombashi.
在日本,地下食品城是百貨商場食品大廳的昵稱。在這個令人垂涎欲滴的地方,你可以飽享各類美食。新宿區(qū)的伊勢丹百貨,銀座的三月百貨和日本橋商業(yè)區(qū)的高島屋百貨都是不得不去的好去處。
17. Play with tomorrow’s technology
嘗鮮現(xiàn)代科技
No need to resort to industrial espionage. Sony, Panasonic (panasonic.net/center/tokyo) and Toyota all have public showrooms displaying their latest gadgets and technology. Sony’s showroom occupies a prominent corner in Ginza while Panasonic and Toyota set out their stall on Odaiba.
索尼、松下和豐田三家公司都有對外開放的陳列區(qū),展示他們最新的配件跟技術(shù)。索尼的展區(qū)位于銀座的繁華街道,而松下、豐田公司的展區(qū)則在御臺場。
18. Rock around Roppongi
六本木(Roppongi)玩搖滾
This fabled nightlife ‘hood is also a treat to explore in daylight. There’s plenty of public art scattered around the glitzy commercial complexes of Roppongi Hills and Tokyo Midtown as well as dazzling contemporary architecture at the National Art Centre, Tokyo (www.nact.jp).
這是傳說中的體驗夜生活的好去處。在六本木新城和東京中城這兩個商區(qū),散落著許多公共藝術(shù)。比如,國立新美術(shù)館以及其他許多著名的當(dāng)代建筑。
19. Feel squeamish
另一番新鮮體驗
Need an excuse to get cosy with a loved (or potential loved) one? Then follow a Tokyo trend by escorting your squeamish partner on a date to the creepy Meguro Parasitological Museum displaying record-breaking tapeworms and gruesome photos of their victims.
找不到借口與另一半更加親近嗎?那就帶他/她去令人毛骨悚然的目黑寄生蟲博物館來一場特別的約會。這個博物館展覽了破紀(jì)錄的絳蟲以及他們食物的照片。
20. Get high on an observation deck
登瞭望甲板
Survey the city 202 metres above ground from the observation deck of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. Come at dusk to catch spectacular sunsets and the city burst into neon-lit action.
東京都廳舍擁有離地202米高的瞭望甲板,在這里你能將東京全景收入眼底。黃昏的時候,您還可以欣賞到夕陽西下的美景,更能抓住整個城市霓虹燈點亮夜幕的瞬間。
(譯者 Stellaliu 編輯 劉秀紅)