You might begin with a contemporary view of Tokyo as seen through the eyes of TOKYO Q, an online magazine that keeps local residents up-to-speed on what's happening through out the city.  (If you already know your way around, there's even a nifty travel planner program to help master the subway, one of the most efficient public transporation systems in the world!). For other suggestions on where to go while "out on the town", scan the online pages of Tokyo Journal, an excellent guide to what's happening on the streets and in the clubs. 

One of the most interesting sites to see while in Japan's capital is Tsukiji, the city's gigantic central wholesale food distribution center and one of the world's largest fish markets (here profiled by Rick Kennedy as adapted from his book Little Adventures in Tokyo). Another view is provided by four teachers -- Lou De Lorca, Gregory Land, Stephen Nagano and Aaron Willis -- all from Los Angeles; they recount their impressions during a visit made in 1996.

A bit of Old Edo (the former name for today's Tokyo) can be found at a sento (traditional Japanese public bath) located just off the Ginza, the capital's glittering "main drag". Just in case you are unfamiliar with what's involved in taking a bath, traditional Japanese style, just grab your washcloth and towel, then read these illustrated directions!