Tokyo was heavily bombed in World War 2 which gives cause to its modern atmosphere. Its is a massive, almost sprawling Urban center, with various sub centers that each carry there own significance. Though not as dense as Hong Kong, Tokyo has a similar nature in that it appears to have been formed organically by free market decisions.
Many of the smaller side streets don't have sidewalks appearing to have no side setbacks for buildings, and after-work-hour pedestrian traffic renders these streets closed to motor vehicles. Yet it is still genuine urban space with all of its unpredictability's, as apposed to a planned pedestrian mall.
I visited Tokyo University's Department of Architecture. It was funny to see a studio that was actually more messy that Cal Poly's. I always seem to manifest some good reading material when I visit an architecture department. :)
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