Tokyo | A Global Metropolis Where Tradition Meets Innovation

 

Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is one of the world’s largest cities in terms of population and economic scale. Yet, beneath its ultra-modern surface, it preserves a rich tapestry of traditional culture and history, offering a multifaceted appeal found nowhere else.

 

As the political, economic, and cultural heart of Japan, Tokyo draws people and information from around the world, constantly evolving and reshaping itself every day.

 

In the city center, dynamic urban areas such as Marunouchi and Shinjuku with their towering skyscrapers, the trendsetting hubs of Shibuya and Harajuku, and the shopping and gourmet paradise of Ginza create a vibrant and energetic landscape.

In contrast, neighborhoods like Asakusa and Ueno preserve the atmosphere of old Tokyo, where temples and traditions from the Edo period coexist seamlessly with futuristic development—a place where “the future a hundred years ahead” and “the charm of a hundred years past” live side by side.

 

Beyond its urban sprawl, Tokyo also embraces nature with regions like Tama and Okutama offering lush mountains and forests—perfect for hiking, camping, and hands-on agricultural experiences, providing urban dwellers with both healing and discovery.

 

With unmatched economic power, cultural influence, and a relentless pace of innovation,

Tokyo stands at the forefront of global cities, continuously delivering new surprises and infinite possibilities.

 

• Shinjuku Ward

 

• 23 Special Wards (Chiyoda, Chuo, Minato, Shinjuku, Bunkyo, Taito, Sumida, Koto, Shinagawa, Meguro, Ota, Setagaya, Shibuya, Nakano, Suginami, Toshima, Kita, Arakawa, Itabashi, Nerima, Adachi, Katsushika, Edogawa)

 

• Approximately 14 million people

 

• Tokyo Tower
• Senso-ji Temple
• Ueno Zoo
• Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

 

• Edomae Sushi
• Monjayaki
• Grilled Eel (Kabayaki style)

 

• Edo Kiriko
• Edo Kimekomi Dolls