Edo former name of Tokyo is well known for its shopping centers, restaurants, temples and its openness to the gay community. Japan has no such laws against gays as such. Ipso facto the Tokyo government has implemented certain laws that prohibit discrimination based on sexual identity. The places of tourist attractions are the peaceful and attractive Ueno-Onshi park; a place of many museums, the seven floored “Mylord’ departmental store, Nakamise, an oldest shopping site that dates back to late 17th century, the Edo Shitamachi Traditional Crafts Museum. Sensoji temple that was founded in the 7th century, many gay and straight bars, etc.