For many foreigners visiting Tokyo, places like Akihabara and Harajuku are the must-see spots.
Compared with those places, Ota Ward may seem a bit dull — not only for foreign tourists but also for Japanese.
But the ward and local residents have high hopes that Haneda airport's expanded international services and new facilities will energize the local economy by boosting tourism and attracting more visitors.
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