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Tokyo, Japan is one of the greatest cities in the world and claims over 35 million inhabitants in its greater metropolitan area; the largest consolidation of humanity on the planet. It is included in the conversation with London, England and New York City as one of the top 3 economic drivers in the world. Tokyo is the capital of Japan and a very modern city. Touring some of the famous neighborhoods of Tokyo highlights of many visitors trips and includes the Ginza, Chiyoda, Shinjuku and Minato among the most popular. Visitors to Tokyo enjoy visiting museums, partaking of the indigenous theater and dance performances and attending the eclectic mix of festivals staged around the city. Among the recommended cultural offerings tourists count visits to the National Museum of Modern Art, the Nezo Art Museum, the Tokyo National Museum (the largest museum providing incredible traditional Japanese art exhibits) and the Edo-Tokyo Museum among their favorites. Tours of Ueno Zoo contained within a large urban park which was once the grounds of an imperial family’s estate are popular as are visits to Tama Zoo and Inokashira Nature Park. Tokyo’s most famous Shinto Shrine, Meiji Shrine, presents visitors with a serene spiritual experience in contrast to the hustle and bustle outside the 40 foot tall gate that guards the pristine 200 acre park. The Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden presents gardens styled from every corner of the globe and is a perfect place to visit during cherry blossom season (March to April). The ancient practice of Sumo at Tokyo’s National Sumo Hall ((Ryogoku Kokugikan) captivates the attention of residents and visitors alike. If there is no tournament scheduled during your visit you can observe the training regimen at the stables where the wrestlers live and train. Incredible views of Tokyo’s skyline abound but perhaps the best is found on the 52nd floor observation deck of the Mori Tower near Roppongi Hills. The Tokyo Government Offices Building also presents incredible vistas from its double towers and observation decks. The world famous Shibuya Crossing, just outside the Shibuya station provides the quintessential Tokyo experience of organized chaos as the lights signal the assembled mass of humanity to scramble toward their destination in organized chaos. Nearby are opportunities for shopping or dining at the Tokyo Food Show. A visit to Daimaru Department Store near the downtown Tokyo station provides insight into the shopping habits of locals with the displays and price tags that can be breathtaking. Other interesting diversions in Tokyo include the ever present Karaoke bars and clubs providing live bands as entertainment. The Tsukiji Fish Market, the largest wholesale fish market in the world, pleasantly surprises visitors with its kinetic auctions of the fresh catch at dawn every day. Travelers find that the Tokyo subway system is one of the cleanest, safest and most efficient in the world and most reliable. Public transportation is a way of life for the inhabitants of the massive city. If a visit to one of the great cities in the world is your dream then add Tokyo, Japan to your list and start planning the best way to spend your time in this lively metropolis.

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