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Tokyo, Japan

Inside the world’s top megacity

Tokyo is Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolis. Prior to 1868, Tokyo was known as Edo. A small castle town in the 16th century, Edo became Japan's political center in 1603. Today, Tokyo offers an unlimited choice of shopping, entertainment, culture, and dining to its visitors. The city's history can be appreciated in districts and in many excellent museums, historic temples, and gardens.
The metropolitan area is the largest industrial, commercial, and financial center in Japan. Many domestic and international financial institutions and other businesses are headquartered in central Tokyo.

Tokyo is Japan’s major cultural center

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Tokyo's unique culture is reflected in its traditional arts – origami (making objects by folding paper); performances – kabuki (complex dramas performed in elaborate costumes); and traditions – onsen (hot springs used as public bathing places).

Washoku, or authentic Japanese cuisine, including globally popular sushi and tempura, has been designated by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage.

The land of festivals, rituals, and celebrations

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Tokyo calendar is full of various festivals, the matsuris (religious festivals) with their mikoshis (portable shrines), and the cherry blossom viewing in the month of April being the most popular.

There are countless opportunities for shopping beautiful and innovative products including exquisite green teas, traditional sweets, attractive lacquerware, textiles, fashion, and state-of-the-art electronic products.

The largest metropolitan economy in the world

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Tokyo emerged as a leading international financial center (IFC) in the 1960s and has been described as one of the three command centers for the world economy.

Eighteen Fortune Global 500 corporations have head offices in the Marunouchi-Otemachi-Yurakucho area.

Japan's largest hub for ground transportation

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Tokyo is Japan's largest domestic and international hub for rail and ground transportation. There are up to 62 electric train lines and more than 900 train stations in Tokyo.

Shibuya Crossing is the world's busiest pedestrian crossing, with around 3,000 people crossing at a time.