Tokyo

The largest city and capital of Japan, Tokyo is considered as one of the three command centres for the world’s economy, along with London and New York. As well as being a major international finance centre it is also a hub for a wide variety of industries that include broadcasting, electronics, publishing and transportation.

The location

Tokyo City is divided into 23 separate special wards with the three central wards, Chiyoda, Chūō and Minato making up the business core of the city.

Each of these wards in turn contain a number of regions and areas, while further towns and cities to the west of Tokyo City make up the Tokyo Metropolis.

Tokyo lays on the boundary of three separate plates and as such has experienced a number of powerful earthquakes in the past.

Summers are generally hot and humid while winters are generally mild.