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Tokyo

Akihabara Tokyo Mt Fuji

The capital of Japan since 1868, Tokyo has grown from a small fishing village into possibly the world's most exciting metropolis.

Tokyo is known for its bright neon lights and towering skyscrapers, however it offers much more than big city sights to visitors.

Gothic Lolilta Fashion Shibuya

Must see attactions include the verdant parks of Harajuku and Ueno, the high technology of Akihabara and the Imperial Palace,

home to the current Emperor of Japan, Akihito and seat of the oldest continuing hereditary monarchy in the world.

Tokyo reflects both the cutting edge nature of Japanese society, and the value the Japanese place on culture and heritage.

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