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Tokyo

City Overview

Tokyo, Japan's bustling capital city with a population of 14 million citizens, is a modern, vibrant megalopolis that combines business, knowledge, creativity, and innovation. The city is the epitome of fusion, where over 400 years of Japanese history are juxtaposed with modern Tokyo, providing a unique experience for all visitors. There is something for everyone - visitors can choose from over 100,000 restaurants, including 200 Michelin-starred restaurants, enjoy one of its 80-plus parks, immerse themselves in the aesthetics of Japanese tea ceremony, or indulge in a night of unique Japanese culture at a Kabuki theatre. According to TIMES, Tokyo was selected as one of the World's 100 Greatest Places of 2021.

Safest City in the World

Japan is widely known for its low violent crime rate among the 196 U.N countries, according to the survey by UNODC (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime). The Economist, the Safe Cities Index 2021, ranks Tokyo as the fifth safest city in the world, with first place in Health Security and fifth place in Infrastructure Security. Visitors can walk on the streets alone and not be afraid even at night time. Many international visitors have lovely stories of returned lost wallets with everything intact. Police boxes are scattered throughout the city, at most train stations and major city intersections. Booking.com selected Tokyo as one of the cleanest cities on the globe.

Overall Affordability

Tokyo offers quality goods and services suited for all budgets, and participants are sure to find good value for money. Although Tokyo used to be recognized as one of the most expensive cities in the world, prices are no longer high compared with other big cities. The Starbucks index shows that a Starbucks latte in Japan costs less than in other global mega cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, New York, and Berlin.

The price of Starbucks in every country

To satisfy the demanding tastes of locals and international visitors, restaurants, cafes, and bars strive to serve quality food and drinks at affordable prices.

Eating out in Tokyo


Tokyo General Information and Beyond Tokyo

Official Tokyo Travel Guide: Go Tokyo

Official website of the Japan National Tourism Organization