Tokyo is the capital and most populous city of Japan. It became the capital in 1868 after the emperor moved from Kyoto to Edo, which was later renamed Tokyo. As the center of politics and culture, Tokyo grew into a huge city with over 1 million residents by the 18th century. Today, Tokyo is a global financial and cultural center, known for its historical sites, parks, temples, and modern architecture. It has an extensive transportation network and is a popular tourist destination, featuring attractions such as Tokyo Skytree and Tokyo National Museum. Japanese is the primary language spoken in Tokyo, and the city is known for its cuisine like sushi, ramen, and curry rice.
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Tourists and outdoor activities
Food and language of Tokyo
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6. Originally named Edo, the city started to flourish after Tokugawa Ieyasu established the Tokugawa
Shogunate here in 1603.As the center of politics and culture in Japan, Edo grew into a huge city with a
population of over a million by the mid-eighteenth century.
Throughout this time, the Emperor resided in Kyoto, which was the formal capital of the nation. The
Emperor moved to Edo, which was renamed Tokyo, is the capital and most populous city of Japan. Thus,
Tokyo became the capital of Japan. The city's name was formally changed to Tokyo.
During the 18th century, it became one of the world’s largest cities with a population of 1 million people.
After the Meiji Restoration (1868), the capital was moved from Kyoto to Tokyo, and feudal domains were
abolished to establish prefectures for creating a centralized state.
7. Tokyo is the administrative, cultural, financial, commercial, and educational center of Japan and the focus of
an extensive urban complex that includes Kawasaki and Yokohama.
Attractions include the Imperial Palace, encircled by stone-walled moats and broad gardens, and numerous
temples and shrines.
The Tokyo Megalopolis Region, or Greater Tokyo Area, is made up of Tokyo and the three neighboring
prefectures of Saitama, Chiba, and Kanagawa. This area is home to around 30% of Japan’s total population.
The National Capital Region is made up of Tokyo and the seven surrounding prefectures of Saitama, Chiba,
Kanagawa, Ibaraki, Tochigi, Gunma, and Yamanashi.
8. Tokyo Metropolis is located in the southern Kanto region, positioned in approximately the center of the
Japanese archipelago. The map showing location map of Tokyo in Japan.
Tokyo is the home of the Japanese Imperial Family and also homes seat of Japanese Government. The
metropolitan area of Tokyo occupies an area of 600 km²; It consists of 23 neighborhoods, with a population
of 12 million.
Located in East-Central Honshu, the largest of Japan's main islands, this heavily populated city serves as a
great base from which to explore other parts of the country. The area of this city is 2,191 km2, the area of
Tokyo is 0.6% of the total area of Japan.
9. Tokyo is one of the most visited countries that many people visit every year. It has many attraction places
including: Tokyo sky tree, national museum of Tokyo and Ginza.
Tokyo is seemingly endless, with attractions ranging from National Parks and zoos to futuristic electronics
districts and fashion hubs.
Tokyo skytree is a broadcasting and observation tower in Sumida, Tokyo. It became the tallest structure in
Japan in 2010 and reached its full height of 634 meters. Tokyo Skytree was recognized as the world's tallest
tower by Guinness World Records on November 11, 2011. It took over the function of Tokyo's central radio
tower, a position formerly held by Tokyo Tower since 1958.
If you want the highest viewpoint in Tokyo and ultra-modern shopping, the Skytree is your best choice.
10. One of Tokyo’s most iconic hotels, with a history dating back more than half a century to its opening in 1961,
the 23-story Palace Hotel Tokyo is dear to many locals, and in the heart of some of the city’s most exclusive
real estate.
To the delight of many tourists, great restaurants in Tokyo can be relatively affordable.
Lunch is an excellent time to try new restaurants, as prices are typically half the dinnertime equivalent in
exclusive areas such as Ginza and Harajuku.
Lunchtime is also a great opportunity to join in the multiple queues which form all over the city for lunch
boxes packed with a selection of rice, vegetables.
11. Tokyo National Museum (Tokyo Kokuritsu Hakubutsukan)
houses national treasures from Japan and around the Far East
and Asia.
Its archaeological finds range from Japanese artwork and
archaeological pieces to artefacts from Egypt and India. It also
has a collection known as the Horyuji Treasures, made up of
over 300 pieces of Buddhist art. The exhibits at the Tokyo
National Museum are arranged by category.
Nagasaki Peace Park is a park located in Nagasaki,
Japan, commemorating the atomic bombing of the city on
August 9, 1945 during World War II. It is next to the Atomic
Bomb Museum and near the Peace Memorial Hall.
Today, the Nagasaki Peace Park houses several monuments
relating to this event, including one marking the site of the
bomb’s hypocentre.
12. The National Art Center, Tokyo is an exhibition facility in Tokyo that regularly hosts temporary exhibitions
of Japanese and international art.
The center's large exhibition space is one of the largest in Japan, and it also has a library that collects and
disseminates information related to art.
Tokyo is known for its historic shrines, temples and performing arts such as Noh, Kabuki and Rakugo, which
have been enjoyed for centuries.
The Tokyo National Museum is the oldest and largest museum in Japan, and its collection preserves over
110,000 art and archaeological objects from Japan and other parts of Asia.
13. Tokyo is a great city for public transport with a strong
network of train, subway and bus routes criss-crossing
the city. While not as cheap as other countries the system
is (almost) always on time. The subway is the most
efficient way to get around Tokyo.
Rail is the primary mode of transport in Tokyo. Greater
Tokyo has the most extensive urban railway network and
the most used in the world with 40 million passengers in
the metro area daily, out of a metro population of 36
million.
Tokyo taxis are quite expensive, especially in
comparison to Kyoto or foreign cities. It's very easy to
catch a taxi in Tokyo. Tokyo taxi drivers are honest and
safe. There are taxi ranks outside most train stations, bus
terminals and some larger shops. You can also flag taxis
on just about any street in the city. There is no need to tip
a taxi driver in Tokyo.
Publictransport
Privatetransport
14. These places are best for outdoor activities in Tokyo: Odaiba Kaihin Koen, Edogawa Natural Zoo · the best
outdoor activities in and around Tokyo, Mount Takao,Cycling in Yoyogi Park and Tokyo Tower.
Sports in Japan are a significant part of Japanese culture. Both traditional sports such as sumo and martial
arts, and Western imports like baseball, association football, basketball and tennis are popular with both
participants and spectators. Sumo is considered Japan's national.
Many Japanese go to the sea for surfing and scuba diving in the summer, while skiing and snowboarding are
popular winter pursuits. Some recreational activities take place in or on the water, such as swimming,
boating, fishing, whitewater rafting, and surfing.
15. The official language is Japanese, and is the only language spoken by the vast majority of the
population. If you're looking for someone who speaks English, you're likely to have more
luck the younger the person is, although it's not guaranteed.
Japanese is in the Japonica language family, and seems to be unrelated to Chinese and
Korean. However, Japanese has borrowed heavily from Chinese, English, and other
languages.
16. There are a lots of different street food in Tokyo, such as takoyaki, shioyaki, Yakisoba, Ikayaki, Dango, and
much more. many chefs, foodies and people in their industry say Tokyo the world's best food city, but this
doesn't mean only Michelin restaurants,” says Sato. “It means all categories of food, from street food, fast
food, takeaway to fine dining.
The famous food locals love to eat in Tokyo are:
Tempura
Ramen
Tonkatsu
Japanese curry
Yoshoku
Sushi
Soba
Chanko Nabe
17. SUSHI
Sushi is the traditional Japanese dish that has become popular
all over the world. It’s no wonder sushi is one of the most
popular international dishes in the world. In addition, successful
restaurants from across Japan often open outlets in Tokyo in an
effort to branch.
JAPANESE CURRY
Japanese curry is commonly served in three main forms: curry
over rice, curry udon, and curry bread. It is one of the most
popular dishes in Japan. The very common "curry rice" is most
often referred to simply as "curry". Along with the sauce, a wide
variety of vegetables and meats are used to make Japanese curry.
18. Tokyo is the capital of japan country, which many tourists visit a year. Tokyo has
many historical sites that tourists visit every year to celebrate. There are places
where people in japan go to have fun, among them: movie theater and shows
during their holidays.
Japan is one of the technologically advanced countries, and they made an
economic revolution after being able to take the second place in the world
economy.
It is the country with the most brands in the world such as: TOYOTA, SONY and
TOSHBA. The Japanese people are skilled people who depend on the resources
around the sea. It is famous for its high-speed bullet trains that can reach 300 km
per hour. Also, 70% of the country's land is mountains, the highest mountain is
called Fuji.