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-	~~The~~ '''~~Tokyo Toy Show~~''' (~~東京おもちゃショー~~) is ~~a Japan’s largest toy fair. Every year at~~ the ~~fair close~~ to 40,~~000 toys are displayed by over 130 different Toy Manufacturers from both Japan~~ and the ~~rest of~~ the ~~World~~. ~~An estimated 120~~,~~000 individuals attend~~ the ~~fair every year~~.	+	'''Kabukicho''' (歌舞伎町) is the most well known [[red-light district]] in [[Shinjuku]], [[Tokyo]]. Kabukicho is home to a number of [[love hotels]], [[fetish bars]], dance clubs, strip clubs and other adult oriented, late night buildings.
		+	==History==
		+	The district was named after a theater that was supposed to be built in the 1940’s called the “Kibuki Theater.” Though the theater was never built, the name of the district never changed.

-	~~The event is held at~~ the [[~~Tokyo Big Site~~]] in ~~order~~ to ~~handle~~ the ~~large crowds.~~	+	Before the war, the area was generally swampland and unusable. The area was rebuilt after [[World War II]]. Very quickly it blossomed into one of the most highly sexualized and adult streets in Japan, as prostitution, love hotels, companionship bars and strip clubs began to pop up across the area of the city at a rapid pace. The city is also home to a lot of Tokyo’s organized crime, and many of the buildings and businesses in the area are thought to be run by the Japanese mob (both the [[Yakuza]] and the [[Triads]] have a number of members in the area). In 2004, it was estimated that the Yakuza had 1000 members and over 120 different buildings in that area alone.
-	~~==Summary~~ of the ~~Tokyo Toy Show==~~	+
-	The ~~Tokyo Toy Show~~ is ~~the first chance for both buyers and every day individuals~~ to ~~see some~~ of the ~~newest~~ and ~~most innovative toys on~~ the ~~market. While there is no set theme for these events, often times there~~ are ~~tendencies for toys~~ to have ~~themes~~. ~~For example~~, it ~~is expected~~ that ~~in 2008~~ the ~~toy theme will revolve around cooking, while older toys will have newer versions. There is also expected to be toys for adults, such as fitness machines~~.	+

-	~~All~~ of the ~~big name toy companies attend, including [[Sega]], [[Konami]], [[Bandai]], [[Mattel]] and [[Lego]]~~. ~~The event runs for 4 days~~. The ~~first two days are solely for buyers to have~~ a ~~chance to look over~~ the ~~products. The next two days are open~~ the ~~general public~~, ~~and thousands upon thousands of individuals come to see what these companies have to offer~~.	+	In 2000, Kabukicho added a great deal of patrol cars and security to reduce many of the illegal behaviors in the area. 77 different surveillance cameras were installed as well. The result was a generally safer street as visible at night, but very little of the illegal activities that take place in the area suffered from the change, as they mostly hide underground.

-	==~~History~~==	+	This area of the city is also home to the most illegal immigration in Tokyo. The hidden, low rent areas make them ideal hiding spots for illegal immigrants, though the increase in security has cut down on the number of individuals hiding in the area.
-	~~The first toy trade fair opened in 1962~~. ~~It was sponsored by~~ the ~~Japan Toy Association~~, ~~and was known~~ as the ~~“First International Trade Fair for Toys in Japan” but was renamed~~ the ~~“Tokyo Toy Fair” in 1977. In 2003 they decided~~ to ~~close~~ the ~~show to the public but in 2006 they reopened~~ it to the ~~general public~~.	+	==The District==
		+	Currently there are over 3000 bars, night clubs and other adult areas. Despite its reputation, Kabukicho is not terribly unsafe. Women are advised to walk with a companion due to inappropriate solicitations, but because the area has turned into such a booming night time city, as well as the combination of added security and extremely bright lighting, most people are rarely hassled and the area has become a popular place for younger adults to go at night for drinking with friends. While crime and illegal activities still take place, the area itself is far less dangerous than it is made out to be. Some locals refer to the area as Japan’s “city that never sleeps.”
	==External Links==		==External Links==
-	*[http://www.~~toys~~.or.jp/~~toyshow Official Home Page, Tokyo Toy Show]~~	+	*[http://www.kabukicho.or.jp/ Kabukicho Information Page]
-	*[http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/fq20080620a1.html Japan Times Article About Tokyo Toy Show]	+
-	*[http://www.toys.or.jp/toyshow/toyshow2008/invitation_tokyotoyshow2008.html Information Page~~, Tokyo Toy Show (English)]~~	+
-	*[http://f52.aaa.livedoor.jp/~gffm/tts2008.html Photos from Previous Toy Fairs]	+

-	[[Category:~~Japanese Exhibitions~~]]	+	[[Category:Sex in Japan]]
-	[[Category:~~Trade Shows in~~ Japan]]	+	[[Category:Red Light Districts]]
		+	[[Category:Areas of Japan]]

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The '''Tokyo Toy Show''' (東京おもちゃショー) is a Japan’s largest toy fair. Every year at the fair close to 40,000 toys are displayed by over 130 different Toy Manufacturers from both Japan and the rest of the World. An estimated 120,000 individuals attend the fair every year.

The event is held at the [[Tokyo Big Site]] in order to handle the large crowds.
==Summary of the Tokyo Toy Show==
The Tokyo Toy Show is the first chance for both buyers and every day individuals to see some of the newest and most innovative toys on the market. While there is no set theme for these events, often times there are tendencies for toys to have themes. For example, it is expected that in 2008 the toy theme will revolve around cooking, while older toys will have newer versions. There is also expected to be toys for adults, such as fitness machines.

All of the big name toy companies attend, including [[Sega]], [[Konami]], [[Bandai]], [[Mattel]] and [[Lego]]. The event runs for 4 days. The first two days are solely for buyers to have a chance to look over the products. The next two days are open the general public, and thousands upon thousands of individuals come to see what these companies have to offer.

==History==
The first toy trade fair opened in 1962. It was sponsored by the Japan Toy Association, and was known as the “First International Trade Fair for Toys in Japan” but was renamed the “Tokyo Toy Fair” in 1977. In 2003 they decided to close the show to the public but in 2006 they reopened it to the general public.
==External Links==
*[http://www.toys.or.jp/toyshow Official Home Page, Tokyo Toy Show]
*[http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/fq20080620a1.html Japan Times Article About Tokyo Toy Show]
*[http://www.toys.or.jp/toyshow/toyshow2008/invitation_tokyotoyshow2008.html Information Page, Tokyo Toy Show (English)]
*[http://f52.aaa.livedoor.jp/~gffm/tts2008.html Photos from Previous Toy Fairs]

[[Category:Japanese Exhibitions]]
[[Category:Trade Shows in Japan]]

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Japan2000: New page: The '''Tokyo Toy Show''' (東京おもちゃショー) is a Japan’s largest toy fair. Every year at the fair close to 40,000 toys are displayed by over 130 different Toy Manufacturers fr...