The Imperial Hotel - Tokyo
April 2008
The Tokyo Traveler: 
Tokyo’s Imperial Hotel has a long and distinguished history. The hotel opened in 1890 across from the Imperial Palace in a impressive Victorian style building that for many decades was the only fully European style hotel in Tokyo. In 1923, the hotel opened a fabulous new building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright which stood until 1968 when the deteriorating building was dismantled, and parts of it rebuilt at Meijimura, a sort of Japanese Williamsburg, outside Nagoya. Parts of Frank Lloyd Wright’s 1923 building were preserved and can be found in the new facility which opened in 1970.
If you are a fan of Frank Lloyd Wright or just want to see some of the decor from the 1923 hotel be sure to stop by the Old Imperial Bar for a drink or just wander through the lobby of this Tokyo landmark.
Standard room rates start at Y37,800 ($378 US) and run up to Y1,050,000 ($1,050 US) for a suite on one of the Imperial Floors.
IMPERIAL HOTEL TOKYO (map)
1-1, Uchisaiwai-cho 1-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8558
TEL: +81-3-3504-1111
FAX: +81-3-3581-9146
Photo Credit: Flickr, imperial hotel & Wikipedia, Imperial Hotel Wright House
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Get moving to relieve acute back pain
April 2008
That’s Fit: Filed under: General Health
Back pain is no laughing matter. If you’ve ever suffered an acute episode of back pain, then you know how difficult it is to be mobile when your back is hurting.
Though doctors used to prescribe rest for back pain, that recommendation has changed. Instead, they say, get up and get moving again as soon as you can stand it. They theorize that because spinal discs don’t have their own blood supply, movement increases circulation and aids in recovery. Exercise also helps patients feel better and reduces pain and anxiety levels. In general, most cases of acute back pain heal on their own without any intervention.
If you’ve suffer from frequent back pain, then this article from Forbes may interest you. It says that low-tech methods of intervention seem to be working better than more invasive procedures, in many cases. Visit AOL Body’s back pain center for more information, as well.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Healthbolt Healthy Health Links.
April 2008
Healthbolt: After tackling the Vitality Compass the other day, I decided that week’s ‘healthy health links’ should be all about fitness…
Vital Juice Daily gives us a few tips on Wind Down Workouts
Cranky Fitness reminds us of the Top Six Ways to Feel Uncool Exercising.
That’s Fit has tips on the 7 Habits of Successful Snackers.
Medlaunches has all the info on Seiko’s Slimstick - a fitness device that will keep track of your exercise.
The Office Diet explains Six Healthy Ways to Cope with Tiredness- that work.
Cultivate Greatness reminds us of the 14 Habits That Make You Fat.
Fit Sugar provides Tips for Exercising Outdoors During Allergy Season.
And finally, Mark’s Daily Apple offers 10 Ways to ‘Get Primal’.
Happy reading…
Tags: allergies, Diet, Fitness, Health, health blogs, health links, links, outdoor exercise, snacks, workoutsShare This