42 Fascinating Facts About Tokyo To Know Before Your Trip

On average, the daily temperature stays above 26°C (79°F) during these months, with August being the hottest period.

In 1964 Tokyo hosted the Olympics, which were not only the first for Japan but also the first games to be held in Asia. Japan came third with 16 gold, five silver, and eight bronze medals, with the United States and the Soviet Union in first and second places, respectively.

The street fashion of Harajuku can be described as anything but boring. Way before it was made popular in the West by music stars, Harajuku fashion came into existence during the postwar period, when local and foreign styles started mixing to create something unique.

The Tokyo Skytree is also the third tallest structure in the world. Its height of 634 meters (2,080 feet) was selected based on the old name of the region where the Tokyo Skytree stands, Musashi, with each syllable representing one figure in Japanese.

Established in 2007, the Tokyo Marathon is held every February. Participants must finish 42.2 kilometers (26.2 miles). In 2012, the race received its title of one of the world’s major marathons.

It is also recorded that most married couples in Tokyo stay together. The city holds 8th place in the country according to its divorce rate, which is not that bad for a huge population like Tokyo’s.

Officially called Passenger Arrangement Staff, they push people trying to board the train during rush hours to ensure as many get on board as physically possible.

You might call Shinto the original religion in the country, as it is as old as the rest of the Japanese culture. Buddhism came in the 6th century from the mainland.

There are very, very few items you can’t purchase from a vending machine in Tokyo. From hamburgers to umbrellas to bananas and anything in between, you will find a vending machine at least every 12 meters, with an average of one vending machine per 23 people. There is also a “mystery vending machine” that dispenses a random item wrapped in white paper.

The first Disney theme park outside the US was built in Tokyo. Launched on April 15, 1983, it was the largest Disneyland at the time. Today it contains two separate parks: Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, the latter being the only one of its kind in the world.

To optimize administrative management, Tokyo is divided into 23 so-called special wards. Each of them has its own mayor and assembly. Wards are also divided into districts and neighborhoods.

If measured by market capitalization, it is also the second largest in the world.

It’s not only about economics. Tokyo has a lively cultural scene as well. Some of its most famous museums include the Tokyo National Museum and the Edo-Tokyo Museum. As for theaters, here you can enjoy both traditional Japanese performances and Western-style plays. When you’re in Tokyo, make sure to visit Kabuki-za and the New National Theatre.

Narita International Airport and Haneda International Airport are there to help handle the inflow and outflow.

If you are into ghost hunting, Tokyo is the place for you. Experts recommend visiting the Komine Tunnel in Hachioji, which is rumored to be the home of a girl in a red dress. This might explain the frequency of traffic accidents in the area.

Another number one in the world for Tokyo, the Tsukiji market trades over 400 types of fish and seafood. If you come here at 5 a.m., you can even participate in tuna auctions.

Ginza is located at the junction of five ancient roads that connected Japan’s major cities. Its historical location defined Ginza’s destiny as the country’s commercial center, and it has lived up to its name for centuries.

Every cultural or religious festival has its celebration tradition in Tokyo. With food stands, entertainment, and carnival games to keep people entertained, festivals are frequently centered around a single event. Some are centered on temples or shrines, others around hanabi (fireworks).

Each season offers its own attractions and paints nature around you in different colors. Tourists will find something to do in Tokyo during every season.

Whether you are interested in them from a cultural or religious point of view, take your time to explore the temples and shrines around Tokyo. You could start at the Sensoji Temple and the Meiji Shrine. There are around 1,450 shrines in Tokyo.