San Francisco is known around the world for its fantastic China Town but not many people are aware of its Japan Town which is just as fascinating and a great place to visit. The whole precinct makes you feel like you are in Japan, the paving the landscaping and even the architecture is very Japanese. The precinct centres on a large shopping and exhibition plaza which is full of Japanese stores, from nick knacks, clothing, music and DVD and plenty of eateries. The food is sensational, whether you want a simple piece of sushi or a full Teppanyaki experience. The area has a huge five tiered pagoda which although made of concrete is pretty impressive. Like Japan the area is very popular during the cherry blossom season when the whole area comes alive with blossoms.
