Well, we certainly jump around a lot on this blog... travelling from coast to coast, continent to continent. One minute we're talking about Christmas in New York and the next about the Japanese capital! One good thing about this is that, in the world of travel, there's no getting bored, there always seems to be new and undiscovered destinations. I was recently channel-surfing and came across "Lost in Translation" playing, so I stopped to watch the end. Tokyo is one of the most intriguing cities in Asia so I started looking up some info on the city, only to come across these 10 facts about Tokyo most travellers don't know.
Interested?
1. Tokyo, the crawling metropolis, was once a small fishing village until it became the imperial capital in 1868, bringing growth and prosperity to the capital.
2. The "City of Tokyo" is made up from 23 different wards, each of which has its own feel, culture, laws, etc. The city boarders also include many islands, some of which are as far away from Tokyo as 1850 km.
3. Tokyo is home to the most extensive urban railway network in the world.
4. It's a city of choice among some Hollywood directors. Films like "The Fast and the Furious", "Kill Bill" and the already mentioned "Lost in Translation" were filmed in Tokyo. Film locations always attract tourists taking cheap holidays to Tokyo.
5. Did you know that the literacy rate in Tokyo is 99%?
6. It is considered rude to blow your nose in public in Tokyo. Similarly, it's rude to openly express any emotions which is why most people on the streets have poker-straight faces.
7. At restaurants in Tokyo it's not only allowed but encouraged to slurp your food and soups. If you don't your host will think you did not like the food served.
8. Japan is home to the longest surviving monarchy in the world, which also happens to be the oldest continuous hereditary in the world. Along these lines, Japan also holds one of the highest life expectancy in the world, beat only by Hong Kong, Singapore and San Marino.
9. Japanese eat rice for breakfast, lunch and dinner!
10. If you "borrow" an unlocked bike in Tokyo and you are caught by the police, it could land you in jail for one night. Bikes are licensed under individual rider's names and that person must carry that license at all times. If you ride a bike, make sure you have a copy of the license.
Is Tokyo on your list of top travel destinations?
Interested?
1. Tokyo, the crawling metropolis, was once a small fishing village until it became the imperial capital in 1868, bringing growth and prosperity to the capital.
2. The "City of Tokyo" is made up from 23 different wards, each of which has its own feel, culture, laws, etc. The city boarders also include many islands, some of which are as far away from Tokyo as 1850 km.
3. Tokyo is home to the most extensive urban railway network in the world.
4. It's a city of choice among some Hollywood directors. Films like "The Fast and the Furious", "Kill Bill" and the already mentioned "Lost in Translation" were filmed in Tokyo. Film locations always attract tourists taking cheap holidays to Tokyo.
5. Did you know that the literacy rate in Tokyo is 99%?
6. It is considered rude to blow your nose in public in Tokyo. Similarly, it's rude to openly express any emotions which is why most people on the streets have poker-straight faces.
7. At restaurants in Tokyo it's not only allowed but encouraged to slurp your food and soups. If you don't your host will think you did not like the food served.
8. Japan is home to the longest surviving monarchy in the world, which also happens to be the oldest continuous hereditary in the world. Along these lines, Japan also holds one of the highest life expectancy in the world, beat only by Hong Kong, Singapore and San Marino.
9. Japanese eat rice for breakfast, lunch and dinner!
10. If you "borrow" an unlocked bike in Tokyo and you are caught by the police, it could land you in jail for one night. Bikes are licensed under individual rider's names and that person must carry that license at all times. If you ride a bike, make sure you have a copy of the license.
Is Tokyo on your list of top travel destinations?
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