Tokyo
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Tokyo
One of the most populous cities in the world. A thriving center of economy, culture and industry. Tokyo consists of the southwestern part of the Kanto region, the Izu Islands, and the Ogasawara Islands. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, and the place where over 13 million people live, making it one of the most populous cities in the world. When the Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu established a government there in the early 17th century, the area started to develop, spreading out around his residence, Edo Castle. Most of the city was devastated by the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923, and then again by the bombing in the WWII, however, Tokyo was able to achieve a remarkably rapid recovery both times.
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Asakusa
The town has an old, traditional feel, with the famous Kaminari-mon Gate and large red lantern. Located in Taito-ku along the west bank of the Sumida-gawa River, the Asakusa district once thrived as a temple town for the nearby Senso-ji Temple, but now it is a downtown area that rivals Ginza, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro and Shibuya. The history of Senso-ji Temple goes back far into the past. Legend has it that fishermen brothers discovered an image of Kan'non (the goddess of mercy) in the Sumida-gawa River around the year 628 and were inspired to enshrine it. The temple's symbol is the Furai jin-mon (Gate of Wind God and Thunder God) adorned with a large red paper lantern that bears the inscription "Kaminari-mon" (Thunder Gate). There is a constant flow of visitors and worshippers to the temple throughout the year. Numerous shops along Nakamise-dori Street, which runs along the approach way to Senso-ji Temple, carry a variety of small articles made of Japanese-style paper and other traditional goods such as folding fans. It is a lovely shopping street that attracts many foreign visitors
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Akihabara
A "wonderland" that has evolved from a small group of electrical equipment shops into a huge computer marketplace. The name Akihabara is now world famous. More than 250 electrical appliance and electronic shops of all sizes are located in a small area centered around Chuo-dori Street, to the west of Akihabara Station. In the past several years, the main trend has been a shift away from general home electrical appliances towards the new world of computers and the Internet. Emerging animation-related shops have also been attracting much attention. The shop assistants have a wealth of knowledge and are able to answer all sorts of questions. Many of them speak English, Chinese or Korean.
Ryogoku
The atmosphere of Edo is prevalent in Ryogoku. Tourists can encounter sumo wrestlers in the streets, and the mood of the old towns in Tokyo prevails throughout. Ryogoku bustles with parties for viewing the blooming cherry blossoms in spring along the Sumida-gawa River and is animated with firework exhibitions in summer. This town has two major symbols: Ryogoku Kokugikan (sumo stadium), with its large copper-sheeted roof (shaped like a square with rounded corners), and the Edo-Tokyo Museum, best described as "enormous" with its height of over 62 meters and its appearance of a high-floored storehouse. A realistic diorama in the museum and the sumo wrestlers add to the "old town charm" of Edo, and the architectures also add to this feel.The Edo-Tokyo Museum provides a glimpse into both past and present Tokyo. The permanent exhibition rooms, named Edo Zone and Tokyo Zone are superb. Edo Zone reproduces the town during the Edo Period (1603-1867) by utilizing broad space and extending the height by removal of the flooring between the 5th and 6th floors. Edo Zone is separated from Tokyo Zone by the restored wooden Nihonbashi Bridge of the Edo Period. This bridge is half the length of the original. Elaborate models of feudal lord mansions and tenements, as well as meticulously crafted dioramas make visitors feel as if they can actually "hear" conversations among the townspeople.
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