Tokyo, the World’s Busiest Capital and an Exhibit of Age-Old Cultures
Tokyo is one of the modern cities around the world where there is an abundance of Skyscrapers, highways, traffic, fast-paced life and restaurants. However, it is also one of those places, which have a special place in the books of history thanks to scores of historical places. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, which has merged as an economic power in the last few decades, and the capital city plays a major role in preserving its status. It is also one of the oldest cities in the world with its status as the capital of Japan ranging as far as 1869. It is the most populous metropolitan in the world as well as a major tourist attraction. People from all over the world visit the city in order to enjoy the life of this place.
Exploring the Modern lifestyle of Tokyo in Roppongi
We were in Japan, as we wanted to climb Mount Fuji in the country. After depending more than a week there, we came to the city of Tokyo. We found a restaurant in the Roppongi area and took a whole day rest since we were fatigued after the hike of Mount Fuji. On the next day, we went to visit the karaoke bars and Japanese style pubs known as an izakaya in the city. Traffic is also a problem in the city as hundreds and thousands of people are on the roads trying to reach either their workplaces or shopping malls. There are hundreds and thousands of people walking on the pavements, which give a clear manifestation of the lifestyle here. We fully enjoyed the urban lifestyle here and went shopping in malls scattered all over the city.
We also went to the Tokyo Skytree from whose top you can enjoy the scenic views of the city.
Exploring the Traditional history of Tokyo
We spent a day exploring the signs of modernity in the capital city but now we were more determined to explore the historical side of the city. On the next day, we went to Senso – Ji Buddhist temple in the Asakusa district of the city. Senso – Ji temple is of high significance in the Buddhist traditions as it represents the goddess of mercy. We spend hours here soaking the peaceful vibes. We also spent some time in the temple meditating in order to cleanse our inner self. This was an amazing experience for us as it proved to be a contrast to the usual life of the city. We visited various other traditional and historic places in the city before we went to the Shibuya and Harajuku districts.
In these districts, there is an abundance of fashion and trendy outlets, which are a source of great attraction for the Gen-Z people. We spent a day here buying stylish clothes for us as well as preparing for our planned trips in the future.
After spending a week in the capital city, we decided to visit the other historic cities in the country. Get more info about the top 4 things to do in Kumasi ghana here.