Tokyo- the Capital of Japan, is a city that has always fascinated me as much as the Japan entire. Fascinated since childhood by manga, I was led to take an interest little by little in this country and its particularities. Its natural landscapes, its large colorful cities and its architecture seduced me so much that I wanted to share this with you if you wish to travel to Japan or stay in the tokyo city.
Presentation of Japan
When the Japanese talk about their country, they most often use the word “harmony”. This country which once evoked only trouble and violence is today the one which exudes the strongest impression of serenity and harmony. So you can safely discover Japan and plan your trip to this wonderful country Buddhist. The Japanese name for Japan is Nippon et Nihon (“where the sun was born”), often translated as “Empire of the Rising Sun”. The Japanese flag (red disc) is also reminiscent of the sun.
And although for a long time remained closed to the rest of the world (for more than 250 years), Japan has opened up and developed in a remarkable way, perfectly combining thousand-year-old traditions and cutting-edge technology such as the universal studio To Osaka.
The archipelago also has great natural wealth, great diversity, thick forests in the north, coral reefs ofOkinawa in the south, volcanic landscapes like that of Kyūshū and without forgetting the famous Mount Fuji, its eternal symbol. Japan is also known for the Sumo sport and for the famous Geishas. I strongly recommend that you visit the history museums if you are planning a trip to Japan or Tokyo. Discovering Japanese culture will change your ideas for life.
The Japanese people
THE Japanese are a people apart, unique and for several reasons such as their
s values, their good education and the uniqueness of their people. Indeed, Japan has very few minorities (2% of the 125 million inhabitants). Furthermore, Japan has the oldest population in the world with 22.7% of its population aged 65 or over.
Japanese currency
The yen (¥) is the official currency of Japan. It was created on May 10, 1871, to replace the ryō. Like Europe, in Japan there are only four banknotes (of 1000, 2000, 5000 and 10,000) and six coins (of 1, 5, 10, 50, 100 and 500).
The 5 and 50 yen coins have a hole in their center. Indeed, at the end of the Second World War, the country’s economy was greatly weakened and to save on raw materials, they had the idea of making these holes in the center of these parts. This reduces the cost of production.
Tourism in Japan
Aware of its strengths, theempire of the sun levant has placed tourism at the center of its growth strategy. In 2013, Japan passed the 10 million visitor mark and 19 million in 2015. Visitors to the archipelago come mainly from China, Taiwan, South Korea and increasingly from Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia. The most visited cities in Japan are Tokyo, Kyoto. Kanagawa, Osaka, Chiba, Aichi, Nara and Hiroshima.
Presentation of Tokyo
Tokyo is the current capital of Japan and one of the most populated cities in the world ahead of New York, Mexico City and Shanghai (all very large metropolises). There japanese capital is also the most populous city in the Japan with 9.2 million inhabitants. The megalopolis city is fascinating with its presence and its architecture which shelters thousands of hidden corners: small bars, temples, shopping streets, Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines and Zen gardens. Before making Tokyo the Capital of Japan, the former capital of Japan was Kyoto – a city located on the island of Honshū. The difference is that Tokyo lives and Kyoto keeps.
Tokyo weather and climate
The climate at Tokyo is of the humid subtropical type. The city enjoys relatively mild winters, with little or no snowfall (minimum average of 5 to 6°C in January and February). On the other hand, summers are hot (regularly over 32°c) and above all very humid.
The heat record at the stationOtemachi is 39.5°C (a record of 42.7°C was recorded at another station.) and the cold record is −9.2°C.
Tokyo Bay also experiences two rainy seasons including “tsuyu” from June to mid-July and “akisame” from September to October. it can also experience tropical storms or typhoons.
What to visit in the Japanese capital
Among its many assets, the city of Tokyo has a great network of
public transport, reliable and efficient to visit the entire city. There are many unmissable and unusual places to visit and discover in this city. Among these tourist places, we have:
The Asakusa district
With its low houses, stalls and restaurants, this typically Japanese seduced by its exoticism. The many traditional festivals that take place there as well as the famous temple Senso-IJ (which is the oldest temple in Tokyo) make it one of the most visited places in Tokyo.
The Ryogoku district
The Ryogoku district is the district of the famous Sumos. It is located east of the Sumida River in Tokyo. It extends over a few streets around the station of the same name and allows you to visit the arena Kokugi-kan as well as the Edo MuseumTokyowhich features replicas of the neighborhoods of ancient Edo and Tokyo from the Meiji eras to Showa. We can visit the museum for ¥600 (€4.60) for adults and ¥300 (€2.30) for students and over 65s. This district has a culinary specialty, the chanko-nabi, a kind of fondue very appreciated by the famous wrestlers.
Yoyogi Park, Harajuku and Aoyama
With its famous meiji jingu shrine, its magnificent interior gardens and its museum, the large park Yo-yogi, is a pleasant place to visit or for a simple walk (and with the Shinjuku gyre, the largest green space in the city). The visit to the sanctuary is free. The Treasury Museum and its annex (Homotsuden) costs ¥500 and the Interior Gardens (Meiji Jingu Gyoen): ¥500.
The great district of Ikebukuro
The large Ikebukuro district of the Toshima district is located northwest of the Japanese capital. Very lively, it immerses us in the very heart of the Tokyo atmosphere with its household appliance stores, its manga bookstores, its leisure tower Sunshine City and its many popular restaurants. It is, after Shinjuku, the most important center of Tokyo in terms of attendance.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Japan also called ” Country of the rising sun is a country that welcomes a lot of tourists who are passionate about the country’s history, museums, restaurants, culture, technological innovations, modernity and old Japanese neighborhoods.
If you are planning a trip to Japan, Tokyo is an enriching Japanese city that offers new and unique experiences to all its tourists. There are a multitude of things to see, to visit, to test, to do and to taste within this beautiful city of Japan, whether they are those that I have detailed above or others that I lets find out for yourself, you won’t be disappointed! Discover the best Japanese attractions by visiting this magnificent tokyo city.
