Tokyo, super-modern metropolis and the capital of one of the most developed countries of the world, Japan. Modern Tokyo is the most important cultural, political and economic center of the planet, along with giants such as Berlin, London, New York.
The population of Tokyo, according to the data, is almost 13.5 million inhabitants! This impressive figure says that the city is the largest metropolis of the modern world. The mainland of the city is located in the northwest of the Tokyo Gulf. In addition to the main, mainland, the city is located on the islands of Izu, Ogasavara. These islands are located in a territory exceeding a thousand kilometers from the main location of the city. The city is located in the region, subtropical, monsoon climate. The city is characterized by a hot summer and almost snowless winter, which lasts from November to March. True, snow, during this period, nevertheless happens, although only once, but as a rule, every winter. Tokyo is not uncommon and earthquakes, the latter even take place in the city several dozen times a year. Because of this, there was even an intention to transfer the capital to a more stable location. The average, the temperature of January in Tokyo is +6C, while the average temperature of July is +26C. It is known that the population of the city has a direct influence on the Tokyo climate, due to which the temperature exceeds the average climate by several degrees. By the way, the density of the population of the city exceeds 6 thousand people per square kilometer. In addition, highly developed tourism, complements this picture.
Despite the fact that back in the twelfth century AD, on the site of modern Tokyo, a fort was built, the city turned into one of the most important world capitals only in the twentieth century. This transformation is directly related to the unprecedented economic upsurge of Japan, which occurred in the second half of the twentieth century. Today’s Tokyo is amazing the imagination with its modernity and technology, colossal energy and an unprecedented rhythm of life. In some areas of the city, especially during peak hours, it happens not to push, and in the most literal sense. It is known that in the Tokyo metro you can find representatives of the unique profession “Osia”. Axi, help passengers squeeze into crowded cars in the Tokyo metro. It is not surprising if you know that more than three billion people visit the Tokyo Metro. So it’s better not to be a loser, living in Tokyo!
The attractions of Tokyo
Ginza. The most prestigious area of the city. Life is simply seething in the area, here you can meet stylishly dressed guys and girls, wealthy Tokyans and many tourists from around the world.
Akihabara. It is the largest trading platform on which you can find the most interesting computer and electronic devices.
Tsukiji market. In this place you can find many high -quality and very fresh products. Surely the highest quality seafood from the Russian seas is also found here.
National Museum of Innovation in Science. Japan, has been known as the largest manufacturer of the most modern and innovative technical devices for many years. The most interesting of which can be seen in this museum.
Imperial Park Shinjuku. One of the most beautiful, metropolitan parks. They say that the park is especially beautiful in the spring of the year. During flowering of numerous trees.
Tokyskoye capital government building. Is the main government center of Japan.
Tokyo television tower. Tokyo, like Berlin and Seoul, is proud of his television tower towering above the city.
Tokyo aquarium. The famous aquarium, one of the three largest oceanariums in the world.
Zoo Weno. Founded in 1882. Several thousand different animals and birds live in the zoo.
