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In Tokyo it is far too easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the city: the bright lights, the big shops.

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That would be a mistake, because there's [are] so many other things to do that are quiet and enjoyable.

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Here's Benjamin Lee with a few ideas if you have two hours to kill.

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My name is Benjamin Lee. I'm a photographer,

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and I'd like to show you some of my favorite places in Tokyo.

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The first place I'd like to show you is Mori Art Museum, set up on the 53rd floor of the Mori Tower.

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There's a great show on at the moment by the famous Japanese artist Hiroshi Sugimoto.

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And from the observation deck, you get a terrific view of Tokyo.

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If you've only got two hours to kill in Tokyo, this is the place to eat.

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This is Gonpachi, one of the places I really like in Tokyo.

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The Japanese-style, country-style izakaya, which I always bring people to when they're coming from out of town.

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Their main claim to fame is having President Bush here, being invited by Prime Minister Koizumi.

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The food is great, the atmosphere is great and you'll love it here.

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And usually at the end of the evening, I drop by the Tableaux Lounge for a great Cuban cigar.

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They have a great selection from Trinidad to Cohiba to Romeo and Juliet, all the ones that I smoked when I was in Cuba, and they have great cognac as well.

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Please enjoy yourself.

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I know I always do and my friends do, too.