Getting to know about Tokyo

1. Getting to know
TOKYO
By: Kozhakhmetova Meruyert
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2. Tokyo, Japan
historically known in the
West as Tokio and
officially the Tokyo
Metropolis (Tōkyō-to), is
the capital, the largest
city, and the most
populous metropolitan
area in the Greater Tokyo
Area, the Kantō region,
and Japan, as well as the
most populous
metropolitan area in the
world and most populous
prefecture of Japan.
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3. Tokyo
metropolis
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4. 1. Tokyo is the largest metropolitan in the
world, hosting over 36 million people spread
over 3 prefectures.
2. Tokyo was formerly known as Edo in the
20th century. The name was changed to Tokyo
in 1890 in light of the Meiji Restoration.
3. Great for tax-free shopping Tokyo is one of
the best shopping destinations in the world.
Head over to Ginza, the world-renowned
shopping district, for major international labels
including Chanel, Cartier and Bulgari. For
those looking for more unusual or cutting-edge
trends, the Harajuku and Omotesandō
neighbourhoods are the place to go.
4. The Harajuku district in Tokyo is famous for
its alternative street fashion. It is the centre of
Japan’s most extreme teenage cultures and
style. The focal point of the Harajuku’s teenage
culture it Takeshita Dori
10 Facts about
Tokyo:
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5. 5. The cherry blossom is the national symbol of
Japan. In April, the trees flower for two weeks, this
period is known as Hanami.
6. The Tokyo Tower is a communications and
observation tower in the Shiba-Koen district. It was
originally inspired by the Eiffel Tower, hence their
similar appearance.
7. Tokyo has the most top-rated restaurants in the
world. It is home to over 14 three-star Michelin
restaurants.
8. Tokyo’s Ritz Carlton is home to one of the most
expensive suits in the world. The room, designed
by Frank Nicholson, costs £15 500 GBP per night.
9. Tokyo’s Imperial Palace is a large tourist
attraction that is mostly closed to the public.
However, some special areas open to the public on
the Emperor’s birthday and New Year
10. The Shibuya Crossing located in the Shibuya
ward is rumoured to be the busiest intersection in
the world. At peak times over 1000 people cross at
the same time, coming from all directions.
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6. Edo city
Before the 10th century, there is no mention
of Edo in historical records, but for a few
settlements in the area. Edo first appears in
the Azuma Kagami chronicles, that name for
the area being probably used since the second
half of the Heian period. Its development
started in late 11th century with a branch of
the Kanmu-Taira clan (桓武平氏) called the
Chichibu clan (秩父氏), coming from the
banks of the then-Iruma River, present day
upstream of Arakawa river. A descendant of
the head of the Chichibu clan settled in the
area and took the name Edo Shigetsugu (江戸
重継), likely based on the name used for the
place, and founded the Edo clan. Shigetsugu
built a fortified residence, probably around
the tip of the Musashino terrace, which would
become the Edo castle. Shigetsugu's son, Edo
Shigenaga (江戸重長), took the Taira's side
against Minamoto no Yoritomo in 1180 but
eventually surrendered to Minamoto and
became a gokenin for the Kamakura
shogunate. At the fall of the shogunate in the
14th century, the Edo clan took the side of the
Southern court, and its influence declined
during the Muromachi period.
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7. Cherry Blossom
From late March to early April, Tokyo
transforms as cherry blossom fever grips
the city. This year, warmer weather looks
set to bring the dates forward, with
flowering set to begin earlier than usual.
We introduce the latest 2021 forecast and
the best spots to enjoy these beautiful
symbols of spring.
Cherry blossom – or sakura - season in
Tokyo is truly a magical experience.
Thousands of trees burst into bloom,
dousing the streets with stunning shades of
pink. The flowers are a national obsession
and people flock to parks to hold hanami
parties and picnics to view and photograph
them. Stores will stock their shelves with
sakura-themed or flavored items, such as
sakura bento lunch boxes and even serve
pink sakura drinks. As if shaking off the
winter, a bright and optimistic atmosphere
fills the city.
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8. Top 5 Michelin
Restaurants
1. Sukiyabashi Jiro
2. Sukiyabashi
Jiro Roppongi
3. Sushi Masuda
Michelin 2-Star
4. INUA
5. Tempura Kondo
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9. Shibuya
Crossing
Shibuya Scramble Crossing (渋谷ス
クランブル交差点, Shibuya
sukuranburu kōsaten) or commonly
known as Shibuya Crossing is a
popular scramble crossing in
Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan.[1] It is
located in front of the Shibuya
Station Hachikō exit and stops
vehicles in all directions to allow
pedestrians to inundate the entire
intersection. The statue of Hachikō,
between the station and the
intersection, is a common meeting
place and almost always crowded.
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10. The crossing was inaugurated in
1973.
The crossing was featured in the
2016 Summer Olympics closing
ceremony to promote the 2020
Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
Since the late 2010s it has become a
popular place for young people to
gather at Halloween, some in
cosplay costumes. Increasingly large
and chaotic crowds led in 2019 to
Shibuya Ward adopting an
ordinance banning alcohol
consumption in the area at the end
of October.
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11. What do you
associated with
Tokyo?
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12. First thing came to mind of
most people it is ANIME
Let’s know about anime and why is so popular?
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13. Why anime is
popular?
Anime and manga have long been at the heart
of Japanese culture, with a consistent wave of
popularity between the generations. Over
recent years, the popularity for anime and its
comic strip counterpart manga has grown
considerably in the UK and the West.
One of the main reasons why anime has stood
the test of time and grown in popularity across
the world is due to its unique ability to grow
with its viewers. The famous anime expert,
Takamasa Sakurai, claims that the genre has
been widely accepted due to its
unconventional nature, “Japanese anime broke
the convention that anime is something that
kids watch”. Overseas fans of anime claim that
they enjoy the intensity of the storylines with
the endings being difficult to predict as anime
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14. Let’s do break for
video about Tokyo
Do not sleep on this video, there will be few questions forward of our presentation
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16. Questions!
1. How many years took for
Tokyo to rebuild after WWII?
a. 20
b. 10
c. 5
Correct: b
2.How many Starbucks there?
a. 248
b. 100
c. 300
Correct: c
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17. Questions
The most expensive apartment in
Tokyo costs?
a. $12.7 million
b. $1.5 million
c. $ 1.27 million
Correct: a
4. Tokyo home to museum of?
a. Parasites
b. Dolls
c. Robots
Correct: a
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18. Do you know?
The Games of the 18th
Olympiad, the first Olympics to
be held in Asia, were staged in
Tokyo over 15 days from 10 to
24 October, 1964.
A total of 5,151 athletes (4,473
men and 678 women) from 93
countries and regions took part in
163 events in 20 sports, with judo
and volleyball being introduced
for the first time. Thirty venues,
including newly constructed,
renovated and temporary
facilities, were used in the Tokyo
metropolitan area and four other
prefectures (Saitama, Kanagawa,
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20. Get Set For A RoadTripTo
These 5 Places NearTokyo
And Enjoy A Fascinating
DayTrip!
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21. 1. Kamakura
One of the best and popular places to
visit near Tokyo, Kamakura is
adorned with all the Kyoto style.
From magnificent temples and shrines
which brings galore to this little city,
there are also some enthralling hiking
options. And for the foodie travelers,
there are local street food shops which
will savour your hungry appetite. The
main highlight of Kamakura is the
giant Buddha statue where people
have to hike through and take a
glimpse. Alongside this their beautiful
shrines and bamboo forests which
covers the place.
Distance From Tokyo: 50 minutes
from Tokyo Station
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22. 2. Enoshima
For the beach babies,
Enoshima is one of the most
popular beach resorts near
Tokyo which offers a perfect
tropical vibe while in Japan.
With the view of the sands
lying and the stunning
islands, this place is a
perfect getaway to spend a
day in complete relaxation.
There are shrines, an old
lighthouse and exotic
gardens which can be
explored by foot. And then
there are also some caves
which will lead you to a
beautiful view to capture.
And adding to all the
serenity is the relaxing boat
ride to the shore.
Distance From Tokyo: 70
minutes from Tokyo Station
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23. 3. Odawara City
To witness the closest
castle in Tokyo, Odawara
is indeed a fascinating day
trip from the capital city.
This castle has preserved
the Edo-period drawings
carefully in its premises.
Apart from that you can
also enjoy time at the
fishing port and have a
scrumptious lunch of
Donburi (rice bowl dish) at
the Odawara Fish Market
Den. Alongside this, there
is a relaxing Tsujimura
Botanical Garden which
will just complete your
day trip from Tokyo.
Distance From Tokyo: 75
minutes from Tokyo
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24. 4. Kawaguchiko
Kawaguchiko is one of the
famous places near Tokyo
where you can witness the
beautiful view of Mount
Fuji which is in every
adventure junkies list. This
place is adorned by the
moss phlox, clear lakes or
lavender. Alongside that,
this place is known for its
annual flower festivals,
plenty of museums and
nature spots. Kawaguchiko
is quite a popular and easy
day trip from Tokyo and
can be a great escape from
the hustle bustle of the city.
Distance From Tokyo: 130
minutes from Shunjuku
Station
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25. 5. MountTakao
Often called a home to a
monkey park, Mount Takao
is a paradise for the hikers.
Mount Takao is one of the
best places to visit around
Tokyo. Just like the other
places in Japan, there is a
temple here named Yakuoin
temple which is around half
way up to the mountain.
Standing at this height one
can enjoy the panoramic
view of Tokyo and Mt Fuji.
Apart from that there is a
wild plant garden along with
the monkey park.
Distance From Tokyo: 1
hour from Shinjuku Station
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26. How many
kilometers from
Dąbrowa
Górnicza to
Tokyo?
8 816
km
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27. Thank you for
your attention!
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