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東京 tōkyō officially tokyo metropolis 東京都 tōkyō to is the capital and most populous prefecture of japan located at the head of tokyo bay the prefecture forms part of the kantō region on the central pacific coast of japan s main island honshu tokyo is the political and economic center of the country as well as the seat.

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Top 10 highlights of tokyo. This vast and multifaceted city is famously cutting edge yet its ancient buddhist temples vintage teahouses and peaceful gardens offer a serene escape and a poignant reminder of the city s long history. Current local time in japan tokyo. Akihabara 秋葉原 also called akiba after a former local shrine is a district in central tokyo that is famous for its many electronics shops.

See 427 199 traveler reviews and photos of tokyo tourist attractions. Visit top rated must see attractions. Tokyo goes green japanese ice cream flavours botanical gardens virtual museum tours and food documentaries. This vast and multifaceted city is famously cutting edge yet its ancient buddhist temples vintage teahouses and peaceful gardens offer a serene escape and a poignant reminder of the city s long history.

In more recent years akihabara has gained recognition as the center of japan s otaku diehard fan culture and many shops and establishments devoted to anime and manga are now dispersed among the electronic stores in the district. It is also one of japan s 47 prefectures consisting of 23 central city wards and multiple cities towns and villages west of the city center the izu and ogasawara islands are also part of tokyo. With its futuristic skyscrapers unrivaled food scene and wild nightlife tokyo is a rush of pure adrenaline. Get tokyo s weather and area codes time zone and dst.

Prior to 1868 tokyo was known as edo. Explore tokyo s sunrise and sunset moonrise and moonset. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in tokyo japan on tripadvisor. With its futuristic skyscrapers unrivaled food scene and wild nightlife tokyo is a rush of pure adrenaline.

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