Tokyo Vacation Travel Guide
Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is situated in the Kanto Region on the main island of Honshu. Tokyo’s greater metropolitan area has a population of over 35 million, making it one of the largest and most exciting megacities on the planet. Rocked by earthquakes and scorched by war, this centuries-old city has refused to kneel. Just like the sun, Tokyo has continued to rise, blending the old with the new, and the new with tomorrow.
Tokyo is a spectacular matrix of villages, towns, and cities, strung together by a subway and train system that never rests. Just like the Japanese pop culture monster Godzilla, Tokyo’s size and energy can intimidate first-time visitors. Yet despite the neon, noise, and sheer volume of people, Tokyo’s soul beats with a heart of zen.
Tradition, ritual, and respect are the hallmarks of Japanese society. This is a place that cherishes its children, reveres its elderly, and treats visitors like honored guests. Tokyo is a city of multiple personalities; whenever you pop up from the subway, it can feel as though you’ve arrived in an entirely different city. Yet Tokyo is an incredibly well-ordered society, everything has its place and purpose, and this is especially true of its neighborhoods.
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