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    Tokyo is the capital city of Japan and home to nearly 14 million people. It is a modern city with skyscrapers and traditional temples. Some of the most notable landmarks include the Imperial Palace where the Emperor lives, the oldest temple Sensoji, the iconic Tokyo Tower based on the Eiffel Tower, and the extremely busy Shibuya Crossing intersection. Cherry blossom trees and vending machines selling unusual items are also distinctive parts of Tokyo's culture.

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    Tokyo is the capital city of Japan and home to nearly 14 million people. It is a modern city with skyscrapers and traditional temples. Some of the most notable landmarks include the Imperial Palace where the Emperor lives, the oldest temple Sensoji, the iconic Tokyo Tower based on the Eiffel Tower, and the extremely busy Shibuya Crossing intersection. Cherry blossom trees and vending machines selling unusual items are also distinctive parts of Tokyo's culture.

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    Tokyo is the capital city of Japan and home to nearly 14 million people. It is a modern city with skyscrapers and traditional temples. Some of the most notable landmarks include the Imperial Palace where the Emperor lives, the oldest temple Sensoji, the iconic Tokyo Tower based on the Eiffel Tower, and the extremely busy Shibuya Crossing intersection. Cherry blossom trees and vending machines selling unusual items are also distinctive parts of Tokyo's culture.

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    Tokyo is the capital city of Japan and home to nearly 14 million people. It is a modern city with skyscrapers and traditional temples. Some of the most notable landmarks include the Imperial Palace where the Emperor lives, the oldest temple Sensoji, the iconic Tokyo Tower based on the Eiffel Tower, and the extremely busy Shibuya Crossing intersection. Cherry blossom trees and vending machines selling unusual items are also distinctive parts of Tokyo's culture.

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    Tokyo

    Tokyo is the capital city of Japan and is a very large city. Almost 14 million
    people live in Tokyo. That’s nearly 6 million more people than living in London!

    The city is a mixture of traditional temples and modern


    skyscrapers. There are many museums, art galleries, parks
    and even a Disneyland in Tokyo.

    We’re going to look at some landmarks and things to do


    and see in Tokyo.
    Imperial Palace
    Here is the Imperial Palace.

    The Emperor of Japan and his family live in the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.
    The palace is in a large park that people can walk around.
    On special occasions, the
    Emperor and his family stand
    on a balcony so that people can
    see them.

    Think
    About It What do you think about the Imperial Palace?
    Sensoji Temple

    The Sensoji Temple is a Buddhist temple and the oldest one in Japan. It
    was built in honour of the goddess Kannon in AD 645, making it 1375
    years old!
    Special events and festivals are
    held in the temple.
    Tokyo Tower
    Tokyo Tower is 333 metres tall and is the world’s
    tallest, self-supporting, steel tower.

    It was built as a broadcasting tower but people can


    go up it and see the view.

    It was based on another famous tower in France. Can


    you guess what it is?

    Reveal broadcast –
    That’s right! The Tokyo Tower was based on
    the To send and
    the Eiffel Tower in Paris. receive radio and
    Answer
    television signals.
    Shibuya Crossing
    The Shibuya Crossing is thought to be the busiest road crossing in the world.
    When the lights turn green, hundreds of people cross the road at the same
    time. It is also called the ‘Shibuya Scramble Crossing’ and it is easy to see
    why.

    “Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo, Japan” by Timo Volz is licensed under CC BY 2.0

    Think
    About It What do you think of when you look at this photo?
    Cherry Blossom
    Cherry blossom is one of the national symbols of Japan. It symbolises the
    coming of spring and is also a reminder of how short life is so people
    should make the most of it.
    In Ueno Park, there are over 1000 cherry trees. A cherry blossom festival
    takes place to welcome the blossom.
    Vending Machines
    Tokyo is also known for having hundreds of vending machines. You can
    buy drinks from them but also more unusual things, such as flowers,
    hamburgers and even clothes!

    Talk
    About What would you want to buy from a
    It vending machine? “A vending machine” by Darren Halstead is licensed under CC BY 2.0
    Food in Tokyo
    Japanese food is very popular all over the world. Sushi is a special way to
    prepare rice, often with raw fish. It can include seafood, such as prawns
    and crab, as well as seaweed and vegetables. It is very healthy.
    Anime
    Tokyo is also known for its anime (animation) and manga films.

    You can go to a shop that sells everything about Pokemon called the
    Pokemon Store.
    Sumo Wrestling
    Baseball, basketball and football are popular sports in Japan but sumo
    wrestling is a national sport.
    It has religious traditions, such as the ring being made pure with salt
    before a match.
    The first wrestler who is pushed out of the ring or
    who touches the ground with any part of their
    body apart from the soles of their feet, loses the
    match.
    Six tournaments are held every year and three of
    these take place in Tokyo.

    The referee dresses in traditional Shinto


    priests' clothing.
    Clothes
    In Tokyo, people wear clothes, such as jeans, hoodies and
    tracksuits just like you. Some people wear the national clothes
    of Japan called kimonos. These are traditionally made from
    silk and sewn by hand. They are tied with a large belt called
    an obi.

    Harajuku
    Clothes can also be worn on the theme of computer games
    and cartoon characters. This style is popular in an area in
    Tokyo called Harajuku.
    “sign language” by istolethetv is licensed under CC BY 2.0

    Think
    About What character would you want to dress as?
    It
    What Did You Learn?
    Tell someboday one thinng that you have learnt about Tokyo. Some of
    these pictures might help remind you.

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