Tokyo

City Overview

Tokyo is the capital of Japan and also the center of Japan in terms of administration and economy. In addition to historical sites such as the Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa and the Imperial Palace, there are many landmarks including Tokyo Tower, Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Station, the Diet Building, Roppongi Hills, and Odaiba. On the cultural side, traditional performing arts such as kabuki coexist with contemporary cultures such as manga and anime to attract tourists. Shibuya and Harajuku are known as trendy destinations, and you can enjoy luxury shopping in Shinjuku and Ginza. It is an international economic city with ministries and national embassies and a concentration of corporate headquarters and multinational corporations.

Basic Information

Demographics

13,911,902
7,563,383

Major Industries

Industrial: electron microscopes, television broadcasting equipment, parts of aircraft engines.
Fisheries industry: Bonito catch No. 2 in the nation, and in Tokyo Bay, free fishing is carried out, especially for pre-Edo items such as clams and egots.
Service trade: Tokyo Tower, Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Station, Capitol, Roppongi Hills, Odaiba, Asakusa, etc., attract many tourists from Japan and abroad.

Local Products

Kusaya, Edomae Sushi, Monja, Fukagawa Meshi, Dojōna, Yanagawa Ona, Onari no Kabayaki, Fukukami, Bettara, Tokyo Sawa-anji, Edo sweet miso, Tokyo Bana, doll-yaki, Senju-green onion, Tsukudani, Tokyo Ohisama Berry, Edo Kiriko, tokyo Dyeprint, Edoki Mokome Doll, Edo Lacquer
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