Hmm, I didn't love these places, but because I'm fascinated by unusual architecture, I do miss having the Sofitel in Ueno show up in photos. Good thing there's an endless array of other bizarre structures in Tokyo.
Manhattan in the early-mid 90s was a hoot. I didn't grow up with 7-11s, so seeing (and smelling) them on every other block nowadays is rather vile. Also, whatever happened to Gor-don the robot at the IBM "experience" where Sony Wonder is now? Not to mention, I don't recall seeing bikes on the sidewalks back then, but now they're worse than the taxis.
Ah well...