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Tokyo
metropolis that mixes foreign influenc-
es, consumer culture and global business
along with remnants of the capital of old
Tokyo (Tōkyō) is the enormous and wealthy cap- Japan.
ital of Japan, and also its main city, overflowing sweep of Japanese history and culture. To-
with culture, commerce, and most of all, people. kyo truly has something for every traveller.
As the most densely populated urban area in the The sheer size and frenetic pace of Tokyo
world, Tokyo is a fascinating and dynamic metrop- can intimidate the first-time visitor. Much of
olis that mixes foreign influences, consumer cul- the city is a jungle of concrete and wires, with
ture and global business along with remnants of a mass of neon and blaring loudspeakers.
the capital of old Japan. From modern electron- At rush hour, crowds jostle in packed trains
ics and gleaming skyscrapers to cherry blossoms and masses of humanity sweep through
and the Imperial Palace, this city represents the enormous and bewilderingly complex sta-
entire sweep of Japanese history and culture. To- tions. Don’t get too hung up on ticking tour-
kyo truly has something for every traveller. ist sights off your list: for most visitors, the
is the enormous and wealthy capital of Ja- biggest part of the Tokyo experience is just
pan, and also its main city, overflowing with wandering around at random and absorb-
culture, commerce, and most of all, people. ing the vibe, poking your head into shops
As the most densely populated urban area in selling weird and wonderful things, sam-
world, Tokyo is a fascinating and dynamic pling restaurants
