On Saturday, I traveled to Odaiba, which is slightly far from the hotel as it is around 40 minutes and 2 train transfers away. The trip is very worthwhile however. Odaiba is a large man-made island in Tokyo Bay, and is connected to Central Tokyo by the Rainbow Bridge.
I would especially recommend the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, or Miraikan, near the Telecom Center Station. Through interactive displays, one can have fun while learning about some of the latest cutting-edge technology in the market or in development. All the exhibits come with English explanations, so one can enjoy the museum even if one does not speak a word of Japanese. However, few of the volunteers at the museum speak English, so that makes it difficult if you have a specific question about any of the exhibits.
Large spherical display made up of LED panels.
ASIMO, a robot that talks, walks and dances.
Besides the museum, Odaiba is filled with other interesting attractions as well. For instance, check out the mini replica of the Statue of Liberty, the La Flamme De La Liberte, and the giant gundam. The Fuji Television Building and the Tokyo Big Sight have some unusual architectural designs. Not to mention, there's a few large shopping malls to keep one busy too. Depending on the season, one can walk across the Rainbow Bridge connecting Central Tokyo and Odaiba during certain hours, where one can enjoy the cool sea breeze and the magnificent view of the area at night!
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