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The artifical island: Odaiba

Odaiba, built up as artifical island in Tokyo bay, is a relatively new part of the city. Beside some accommodations for students, you can find a great number of interesting facilities. The view on Rainbow Bridge, which connects Odaiba and the mainland, is unique and many painters and photographers think so, too.

Picture Source: Own exposure. Rainbow Bridge from the view of a famous photographer.

If you turn around 180 degrees, a totally different scenery opens up in front of your eyes. In fact, Odaiba is a big shopping and leisure area sponsored by several companies, for example Fuji TV and Toyota. Venus Fort, a big shopping mall near the huge ferris wheel, is designed in southern style - very nice, but nothing for a small or empty purse.

Picture Sources: Own exposures. Fuji TV and Telecom Center.

Despite of that, Odaiba has a nice atmosphere, many people and couples enjoy especially sunset and the nightlife afterwards. And perhaps a little bit of liberty...

Picture Source: Own exposure. Statue of Liberty (Copy of the one in Paris).
Indeed, there is one in Paris, too, you can see it here.