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About Tokyo

Tokyo is Japan's capital and the country's largest city. Tokyo , literally "Eastern capital" is a unique sub national administrative region of Japan with characteristics of both a prefecture and a city. It is the de facto capital of Japan,[ the most populous sub national entity and city in the country.

As a modern city Tokyo, capital of Japan, could be described as too good to be true. People dress in the latest gear, excellent restaurants serve up delicious food of all varieties, and the trendiest nightclubs keep things hopping.

The metropolis of Tokyo consists of 23 city wards (ku), 26 cities, 5 towns and 8 villages, including the Izu and Ogasawara Islands, several small Pacific Islands in the south of Japan's main island Honshu.

Tokyo is considered one of the world's major global cities and a megacity. The word "Tokyo" may refer to Tokyo Metropolis as a whole, or only to the main urban mass under its jurisdiction, or even the whole of Greater Tokyo Area, which includes Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, Gunma, Tochigi, Ibaraki, and Yamanashi prefectures, depending on context.

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Weather / Climate

Tokyo lies in the Humid subtropical climate zone, with hot humid summers and mild to cool winters. Its location on the coast of the Pacific Ocean affords Tokyo a milder climate than other cities worldwide at similar latitude. Annual rainfall averages 138cm, with a wetter summer and a drier winter. Snowfall is sporadic, but does occur annually.

Tokyo has four distinct seasons, similar to New York. The summer months (June, July and August) are hot and sticky while winter can be freezing. Tokyo is best visited in spring or autumn.

Tokyo Currency

The currency is the Japanese Yen (JPY), which is equal to 100 sen. Major credit cards are accepted in the larger hotels and stores, but most Japanese operate with cash. Cash and travellers cheques can be exchanged in banks, post offices and currency exchange bureaux.

Getting there

Tokyo's public transport system is one of the most efficient in the world and is clean and safe, combining an extensive train network, 13 underground subway lines and a bus system.

Taxis can be hailed on the street, except in some central areas, where they only pick up from taxi ranks. Drivers speak little English so it is a good idea to have the destination written out in Japanese.