Tokyo offers a diverse range of cultural attractions, including the legendary Nippon Budokan for rock concerts, Kabuki-za for theater, and museums such as the National Museum of Japanese History. Sporting events, parks and gardens, architecture, and unique experiences like Ikebana and tea ceremonies are also available. The Grutt Pass offers reduced rates for many attractions. […]
The Tokyo Bullet Train, or Shinkansen, connects Tokyo with major cities on Honshu and Fukuoka on Kyushu. It operates on a network of 1,528 miles of track, reaching speeds of 186 mph. The line has three types of trains and has carried over 4.5 billion passengers with no accident-related deaths. Experimental maglev trains are being […]
Iva Toguri, an American citizen trapped in Japan during World War II, worked as a secretary for Radio Tokyo and was chosen to broadcast propaganda as “Orphan Ann,” one of the English-speaking women known as Tokyo Rose. After the war, Toguri was arrested and convicted of treason, but was later pardoned and had her US […]
Tokyo DisneySea is a water-themed amusement park in Japan, costing over $4 billion to build. It has 7 ocean-themed areas, including Mysterious Island and Mermaid’s Lagoon. The park is licensed from The Oriental Land Company and recorded over 12 million visitors in 2007. Tokyo DisneySea is a water-themed amusement park at the Tokyo Disney Resort […]
Tokyo Disneyland, the first Disney park outside the US, has been a commercial success since its opening in 1983. The park is owned and operated by the Oriental Land Company and features similar attractions to American parks, as well as unique rides like Pooh’s Hunny Hunt. The park’s expansion led to the creation of Tokyo […]
In 1995, members of the Aum Shinrikyo cult released sarin gas into crowded Tokyo subways, killing 12 and injuring hundreds. The attack had a profound impact on Japanese society and drew international attention. The cult had been linked to previous chemical attacks and had been involved in extensive biological and chemical weapons research. The legal […]
The American bombing of Tokyo in March 1945 killed an estimated 70,000 to 200,000 civilians, but is often overshadowed by the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The bombing marked one of the first incidents of mass bombing targeting an entire city. American commanders claimed they had to destroy the city’s light industry to hit […]
The Tokyo Stock Exchange is the largest stock exchange in Asia and second largest in the world. It dates back to the 1870s and trades in yen. The exchange divides trading into three sectors: large companies, smaller companies, and growing companies. Regulatory authorities oversee trading activity to keep investor confidence high. The Tokyo Stock Exchange […]
