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Some Fun Facts about Tokyo

  • The name ‘Tokyo’ literally translates to ‘Eastern Capital’.
  • Bicycle is faster than a car for most trips of less than 50 minutes.
  • Tokyo Tower is an almost identical replica of the Eiffel Tower, but painted in Japans patriotic colors - red and white.
  • Tsukiji located in central Tokyo is home to the largest fish market in the world.
  • Start eating some sushi... this place is the home of sumo wrestling!