Tokyo

Tokyo (東京, Tōkyō) is the capital of Japan and one of its 47 prefectures. The Greater Tokyo Area is the most populous metropolitan area in the world with over 38 million people living in an urban agglomeration comprising Tokyo’s 23 special wards and 39 municipalities in the surrounding Kantō region. It has been described as one of the three “command centers” for the world economy following New York City and London.

The city was formerly known as Edo when it served as a feudal military stronghold during much of its history before becoming Japan’s political center after 1868 which marked the start of modern Japan. Today, Tokyo offers a blend between traditional culture and cutting-edge modernity: numerous historic temples dotting ancient neighborhoods while towering skyscrapers loom in business districts such as Shiodome or Marunouchi; long-established shops that have survived generations side by side with trendy boutiques selling items from all around Asia; old-fashioned restaurants serving classic Japanese dishes alongside international cuisine from every corner on earth… In addition to being home to some 50 Fortune 500 companies, including Toyota Motor Corporation, Sony Corporation or Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, many other major corporations are headquartered here making Tokyo home to no less than 881 large enterprises!

Moreover this vibrant metropolis boasts plenty attractions both outdoors—such as parks like Yoyogi Park or gardens like Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden—and indoors—ranging from art galleries & museums such at Mori Art Museum or Nezu Museum up to entertainment venues like Tsukiji Fish Market where visitors can watch tuna auctions taking place at dawn everyday since 1935! For those looking for more adventure nightlife options abound whether they seek out karaoke bars popular among local youth or Michelin starred sushi joints catering high end customers… And if you want something offbeat there always remains Akihabara district with its maid cafes & anime paraphernalia stores ready to surprise travelers seeking weird but fun experiences!

Last but not least transportation services within Greater Tokyo are nothing short impressive due to several railway lines connecting virtually every nook&cranny amid wide array bus routes covering even remote areas plus bike paths so cyclists can traverse through town hassle free whatever their destination may be… All these make commuting easier meaning residents enjoy having access almost anywhere anytime thus playing main role on why life expectancy rate here stands above national average reaching 86 years old amongst women according World Health Organization statistics published 2018 report!!