JAPAN:

TOKYO
TRAVEL GUIDE
Designated Agent: Cammila Audino Centeno
TABLE OF CONTENTS

01 GEOGRAPHY
National flag, map, land
02 BASIC INFO
Currency, language,
area/location and population, and weather
capital city.

03 LIFESTYLE
Culture, customs, and
04 ATTRACTIONS
Tourist sites and
traditions must-see landmarks
 INTRODUCTION

If you're looking to tick some boxes off

your bucket list it's time you visited Tokyo,
Japan. Practice a new language and dive into
the rich culture of the country. Visit any time
of year for fun activities and festivities. There
is something for everyone in Tokyo, just
follow this guide, and you are sure to have a
memorable time.
 01
GEOGRAPHY
National flag, map, land
area/location and capital
city.
 JAPAN’S GEOLOGY AND REGIONS
Mountains encompass over four-fifths of Japan,
and the Japanese Alps extend along the heart
of Honshu, the country's largest island. The
nation's highest mountain is Mount Fuji, a
cone-shaped volcano regarded as sacred to
some of the population.

Japan is a series of islands, commonly known as an

archipelago, on the eastern coast of Asia. Hokkaido,
Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu are the four main islands. In
addition, there are around 4,000 tiny islands! Japan's
closest mainland neighbours include Russia's Siberian
region in the north, as well as Korea and China to the south.
TOKYO’S GEOLOGY AND REGIONS
TOKYO IS THE CAPITAL CITY OF
The Tokyo Megalopolis area, also known as the JAPAN
Greater Tokyo Area, consists of Tokyo and three
adjacent prefectures, Saitama, Chiba, and
Kanagawa. About 30% of Japan's population lives
in this region.

Furthermore, The National Capital Region

consists of Saitama, Chiba, Kanagawa,
Ibaraki, Tochigi, Gunma, and Yamanashi
prefectures in and around Tokyo.

JAPAN’S NATIONAL FLAG

 02
BASIC INFO
Currency, language,
population, and weather
 QUICK FACTS
Japan Population: Tokyo Population:
125,816,000 13,988,129

Also, the official language of the country

is Japanese, so don't forget to pack an
English-to-Japanese dictionary!

LANGUAGE

CURRENCY Sumimasen WEATHER

(すみません )
Don't forget to do a quick currency – Excuse me Remember to pack accordingly! The climate in Japan
exchange before you arrive in Tokyo! The Konnichiwa is monsoonal, meaning its seasonal winds are mostly
official currency is the Japanese Yen, and wet and dry. Transitional seasons are shorter in the
(こんにちは )
North; however, the country experiences hot
the current rate of exchange is – Hello Summers and mild Winters in all regions. In Tokyo,
1 Canadian Dollar = 105.18 Japanese Yen.
the coldest month of the year is January, and the
hottest is August.
03
LIFESTYLE
Culture, customs, and
traditions
TOKYO CUSTOMS

NO TIPPING CHOPSTICKS
In Japan, tipping is not expected in any You may be expected to use chopsticks depending
scenario, including taxis, restaurants, on the restaurant you choose for the evening.
and personal care. Just keep in mind Chopsticks are the most common utensil in the
that a price is a price. country, thus it's crucial to understand how to
handle them correctly.

BOWING
Bowing is a traditional Japanese manner of
expressing respect and is an important component
of Japanese culture. A slight tilt of the head or an
attempt at a waist bow is typically sufficient for
tourists.
 TOKYO TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
Hanami, which literally means "flower viewing," is
an old Japanese practice that thousands of
people participate in during the spring Cherry
Blossom Festival. Families, friends, and colleagues
battle for peaceful spaces to enjoy picnics and
festivities in bustling parks. Events take place at
all hours of the day.

HANAMI (CHERRY
BLOSSOM FESTIVAL)
SHOGATSU (NEW YEAR) OBON
Bringing in the new year is taken very Obon is the most commonly celebrated of Japanese
seriously in Japan. Shogatsu, the Japanese summer festivals, despite the fact that it is not an
official national holiday. It is a three-day
New Year celebration, falls on the familiar
commemoration of the spirits of ancestors who have
date of January 1 the celebration is stretched returned home to rest. People go to shrines, temples,
out days before and after. It's considered and family cemeteries and lanterns are lit in front of
one of the biggest festivals in Japan. houses to aid in guiding the spirits.
 04
ATTRACTIONS
Tourist sites and must-see
landmarks
 TOKYO TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

TOKYO SKYTREE SENSOJI IMPERIAL PALACE

The Tokyo Skytree is a television Visit Tokyo'sTEMPLE
oldest temple! Sensoji is a The Imperial Palace is the residence of
broadcasting tower and an essential Buddhist temple located in Asakusa. It is Japan's Imperial Family. It is surrounded by
landmark of Tokyo. It is the centrepiece one of Tokyo's most vibrant and famous an extensive park area encircled by moats
of the Sumida City Ward and oversees temples. Completed in 645, This temple and monumental stone walls in the center
the region. With a height of 634 meters, was built to commemorate the goddess of Tokyo. It's calming atmosphere and
it is the tallest structure in Japan and a of mercy, Kannon. beautiful greenery make this a great spot
must-see site for tourists. to visit.
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