Sumo and Tokyo
‘An interesting destination’
Tokyo
1. Synopsis
Tokyo is a thriving metropolis whose energy borders on maniacal, and where life moves at a well-oiled, exciting pace. Visiting Tokyo as a tourist destination is a fascinating experience unlike anything encountered in any other country. This report will give a brief history of the city, identify interesting facts and figures and recommend the best places to visit as a tourist. Supporting the writer’s personal experience will be information from Internet sites and reviews, travel guides and academic journals. All unreferenced photos are the writer’s own.
Table of Contents
Introduction4
Procedure4
3.1 History of Tokyo4
3.2 Interesting Places to Visit4 3.2.1 Sumo……………………………………………………………………………………………4 3.2.2 Themed Restaurants…………………………………………………………………….5 3.2.3 Harajuku……………………………………………………………………………………...5 3.2.4 Akihabara…………………………………………………………………………………….5
3.3 Japanese Culture and Customs……………………………………………………………………6
Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….7
Recommendations………………………………………………………………………………………………..7
References…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….8
2. Introduction
Tokyo is the capital city of Japan, an island chain between the North Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan (CIA, 2010). It has a rich history, experiencing changes in governance, partial destruction during the war and periods of deep depression. Japanese culture is very strong and their traditions are still upheld today. It is important to respect and mirror these traditions when visiting the country. The uniqueness of mixing tradition with the fast-paced technological culture makes Tokyo a fascinating city to visit.
3. Procedure
3.1 History of Tokyo
In 1603 Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu made Tokyo (previously known as ‘Edo’) his base after unifying the warring states of Japan. This saw the beginning of Tokyo’s rise to importance. 1869 saw the Shogunate overthrown by the cause of restoring the imperial
Tokyo
1. Synopsis
Tokyo is a thriving metropolis whose energy borders on maniacal, and where life moves at a well-oiled, exciting pace. Visiting Tokyo as a tourist destination is a fascinating experience unlike anything encountered in any other country. This report will give a brief history of the city, identify interesting facts and figures and recommend the best places to visit as a tourist. Supporting the writer’s personal experience will be information from Internet sites and reviews, travel guides and academic journals. All unreferenced photos are the writer’s own.
Table of Contents
Introduction4
Procedure4
3.1 History of Tokyo4
3.2 Interesting Places to Visit4 3.2.1 Sumo……………………………………………………………………………………………4 3.2.2 Themed Restaurants…………………………………………………………………….5 3.2.3 Harajuku……………………………………………………………………………………...5 3.2.4 Akihabara…………………………………………………………………………………….5
3.3 Japanese Culture and Customs……………………………………………………………………6
Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….7
Recommendations………………………………………………………………………………………………..7
References…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….8
2. Introduction
Tokyo is the capital city of Japan, an island chain between the North Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan (CIA, 2010). It has a rich history, experiencing changes in governance, partial destruction during the war and periods of deep depression. Japanese culture is very strong and their traditions are still upheld today. It is important to respect and mirror these traditions when visiting the country. The uniqueness of mixing tradition with the fast-paced technological culture makes Tokyo a fascinating city to visit.
3. Procedure
3.1 History of Tokyo
In 1603 Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu made Tokyo (previously known as ‘Edo’) his base after unifying the warring states of Japan. This saw the beginning of Tokyo’s rise to importance. 1869 saw the Shogunate overthrown by the cause of restoring the imperial
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