Shinsekai New World

This neighborhood, "New World" was developed in 1912 modeled after Paris in the north, and Coney Island in the south. There was an amusement park, Luna Park, here until 1923. The centerpiece is the Tsutenkaku Tower, which you can go up in (we didn't), or slide down from in an enclosed slide (definitely not).

Today there are shops restaurants, game booths ( shooting, archery, axe throwing) and general chaos.

It's also the new home of that creepy Billiken figure. He originated in Indiana. Artist Florence Pretz said he came to her in a dream in 1908. He came to Shinsekai in 1912. He's associated with fortune and good luck, just rub his feet.

This place must be amazing at night.Read more