Home to over 12 million people, Tokyo is
Japan’s capital and the world’s most high tech metropolis. With a literacy rate
of about 99%, it is no wonder that Tokyo is referred to as one of the top three
“command centres” in the world economy, along with New York City and London.
Tokyo re-constructed itself with the latest
in architectural genius after two devastating events, the Great Kanto
earthquake in 1923 that left over 140 000 people dead and the bombing of
the city central during World War II. Today, it boasts as being a fast pace
cultured urban city with the latest in fashion and technological developments.
5 top attractions in Tokyo:
1.
The Imerial Palace East Gardens, home to
the emperor of Japan and where the Edo castle resided (the military capital
during the Edo period of Japanese history).
2.
The National Tokyo Museum; if you have
time to visit one museum whilst in Tokyo, then this is it, the oldest museum in
the city. It preserves a range of Japanese and Asian artwork and archaeological
artefacts.
3.
Tsukiji Market, the largest wholesale
market for fish, fruits and vegetables in central Tokyo with up to 2 000
tons of assorted marine sold daily. It runs like a well-oiled machine, despite
the hustle and bustle of motorcycles, sellers and consumers.
4.
The Venus Fort shopping mall, professed as a haven for every woman. It
has over 150 boutiques and restaurants that promise to cater to your every
whim.
5.
For the ultimate experience in
the clubs scene, visit Womb in Shibuya, Voted as one of the top nightclubs in
the world by Djmag Magazine.
6.
Harajuki, a large shopping district and
the fashion capital of Japan. Every Sunday, young people dress in mesh of
fashion styles and spend the day in Harajuku socializing, a sight not to be
missed.
And lastly, veer to the Tokyo Tower, the second-tallest
artificial structure in Japan. Over 150 million people have visited the tower
since its opening in 1958.
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