TOKYO, JAPAN

BASIC FACTS

Flights to the island of Japan almost always land at New Tokyo International Airport.

The Tokyo region is Japan's leading industrial center.

Tokyo is Japan's management and finance center.

Tokyo is a national media center including bilingual television and radio station broadcasts and programs.

Modern Tokyo is host to the latest trends of global popular culture, and Tokyo Dome is the usual venue for performances by groups like the Rolling Stones and Mariah Carey.

A large number of Tokyo's museums are located in the vicinity of Ueno Park. Tokyo's metropolitan region also has many other smaller galleries and museums.

Tokyo is the political center of Japan.

Many prominent international corporations are either headquartered in Tokyo or have their main Japanese offices there.

Because of it's highly advanced economy, most employment is in research, design, and other tertiary sector jobs.

WHY IT IS WHERE IT IS

• It is on the Tokyo Bay, where it can make trade
• It's in the center of Japan, not too far east or west
• The city is on a floodplain of 3 large rivers, increasing trade and transportation
• Most of Japan's government is located there

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WHAT LIFE IS LIKE FOR PEOPLE THERE

• Everything is clean
• Etiquette is a big deal
• Shops have an abundance of everything
• There are many huge pedestrian walkways and lots of public transportation (ex. Transit)
• Themed cafés and restaurants
• Unique fashion sense

WHAT LIFE IS LIKE FOR THE PEOPLE THERE (CONT.)

• Overt signage on buildings
• A happy and calm metro
• Vending machines on every street corner
• Tradition still exists
• Convenience
• Very energetic