Japanese Lamps
Japanese for good morning, ohayou is pronounced “o-hi-yo”. Brush up on your Japanese phrases, take your shoes off and step into the city of Tokyo, Japan. Tokyo is one of the largest cities in the world and is the capital of Japan. Tokyo is really a bunch of small cities inside of one big city. With about 12.64 million people, there is no shortage of excitement.
Culture spills through the streets of Tokyo. Bow, bow, bow! Japanese people bow to each other as much as Americans wave–well should wave. Bowing from the waist down, with your hands at your sides is the polite greeting to a Japanese person. No need to bow to everyone. As a tourist, you are not expected to know the intricacies of the art of bowing however, not returning a bow is considered rude! There are some places in Tokyo where they do not wear shoes. Of course you won’t know the policy of every building you enter but following the lead of the local patrons is generally a good idea.
Tokyo’s scenery is by no means one dimensional. It’s so easy to find every type of landform there is–volcanoes, mountains, hills, city streets, oceans. . .it’s just great! However, by no means is Tokyo a mere painting of serenity. At the heart of the city there is plenty of shopping, dining and entertainment.
Whether you have just a morning or all day to experience the wonders of Tokyo, there are tours that cater to your needs. Ride on a tour bus, in a taxi or take a walk through the city. However, I do suggest sightseeing from the water. There are cruises that set out at all times of the day and you can even indulge in a seaside evening dinner. So facilitate your own tour or enjoy a guided tour of the exciting city of Tokyo, Japan.
