Tokyo

Tokyo: A Journey Between Two Worlds

Tokyo is a metropolis where centuries-old temples coexist with futuristic skyscrapers, where zen gardens contrast with the neon lights of Shibuya. Japan's capital is a unique sensory experience: from tea ceremonies to Akihabara's video games, every moment is an adventure. With one of the world's most efficient transport systems and a cuisine boasting more Michelin stars than any other city, Tokyo simply does not disappoint.

💡 Fun Facts & History

• 💡Tokyo is the safest mega-city in the world, with 37 million people in its metropolitan area. Children ride the subway alone from age 6.
• 💡The Shinkansen (bullet train) has an average annual delay of just 17 seconds. Conductors publicly apologize if the train departs more than one minute late.
• 💡Tokyo has been destroyed and rebuilt twice: by the Great Kantō Earthquake in 1923 and by World War II bombings in 1945. Each time it was reborn stronger.
• 💡Tokyo has more Michelin stars than any other city in the world, surpassing Paris. From 3-star sushi restaurants to street ramen stalls, culinary excellence is everywhere.
• 💡Emojis were invented in Japan in 1999 by Shigetaka Kurita for carrier NTT DoCoMo. The word "emoji" comes from Japanese: e (絵, picture) + moji (文字, character).
• 💡Shibuya Crossing is the busiest in the world: up to 3,000 people cross at each light change. It was designed for pedestrians to cross in all directions simultaneously.