Tokyo, the capital city of Japan, is one of the most treasured urban areas on the planet. Synonymous with Japanese high-tech industry, neon lights, colour, culture, bustle and stunning scenery, Tokyo is not only a delightful place to visit but a great place to do business. Many blue chip companies have offices in Tokyo, a city that is the commercial and cultural center of Japan.
If you enjoy sightseeing, make sure to embark on a relaxing and fascinating 40 minute day cruise on the Sumida River between Asakusa and the Port of Tokyo.
An amazing variety of high-quality goods and brand designer products can be found in elegant specialty shops located in Shinjuku, Harajuku, Shibuya, Yurakucho, and Ikebukuro. The dazzling lights of Ginza, Japan's answer to New York's Fifth Avenue, and Tokyo's most celebrated shopping district, attracts both the avid shopper and the window shopper alike.
Japan is focused on the arts and, with excellent facilities such as the National Theatre and Opera City in the Shinjuku district, Tokyo appeals to individuals and groups interested in drama, opera, and the ballet. For a more thorough view of Japan's history, visitors can tour the many excellent museums scattered throughout Tokyo. The most modern is the Edo-Tokyo Museum, complete with an intriguing 52-meter escalator supported by four colossal pillars.