Wazzup Pilipinas!
If one wants to learn, live, make memories and experience different cultures, then traveling is the answer. Travelling is one pack of all these things leaving you with memories for a lifetime. Traveling to a distant new place can not only rejuvenate a person physically but also mentally. Travelling can heal your mind, soul, and heart. And makes you more creative in your respective field.
Traveling to a far away, outrageous, isolated place can teach to better ways of living life. Tokyo is a lovely place to travel. It is capital of Japan and one of world's most famous conurbation. It consists of various cities, towns, and villages to travel. Today Tokyo has inexhaustible options for shopping, culture, entertainment, and food to explore. Tokyo has a pleasant weather for most of the year.
Overview of the unique culture of Tokyo
The culture of Tokyo raised from ethnic Jomon culture. Now with the mixture of Chinese, Korean, Greek, Indian, European and American, Japan derives its own special distinctive culture. Tokyo's beautiful culture consists of many activities and art forms. Ikebana is a flower arranging activity stands out a Japanese art representing "living flowers".
Also, origami which is paper folding activity. Then crafts like doll making and pottery. Kabuki is a Tokyo's tradition drama and dance performance in complicated costumes. Bunraku is a puppet theatre you can enjoy in Tokyo. Kamishibai is also a beautifully executed storytelling affair with animations, sounds, and music. Tokyo also has cultural games such as Onsen where local people use hot springs as public bathing tubs. Also, don't miss Tokyo's tea festival.
Talking about festivals Tokyo celebrated so many religious festivals and rituals. Starting from the year, Tokyo has its calendar filled with many cultural festivals. April is the best month to visit Tokyo to have experience of their cherry blossom affair. To be accepted by the people of Tokyo it is important for a visitor to know about their culture in advance.
Adventurous affairs in Tokyo
Tokyo has a lot of versatility in adventurous activities. There are any adventurous activities worth a try in Tokyo. Such activities are bicycling, skiing, tennis, golf, and hiking. Tennis is really famous among youngsters of Tokyo. Tokyo has a large number of tennis courts about hundred in Roppongi only. Tokyo has bike side path along all the rivers in the city and bicycles are usually found on them.
If you are one of those who loves swimming and surfing then there are many beaches around Tokyo. And other aquatic activities can be done at Sumida River. Skiing can also be done around Tokyo. During warm weathers rides on a cruise can also be enjoyed in Sumida River and Tokyo Bay. Cruise ride passes through beautiful bridges which gives romantic vibes due to lights in the night. Also, during March-April when cherry blossom is happening the sight is must watch.
Other things like Disneyland tour, Mount Fuji, relaxing in sento should also be considered. This is for sure that a visitor in Tokyo can never be bored because there is a lot to be experienced.
Cuisine not to miss
While traveling to a new place cuisine is one thing you can't miss. Especially a place like Tokyo which serves so many options of authentic Japanese food. You can have them anywhere either street food or at some fine-dine fancy restaurant. Foods like Sushi, Ramen, Tempura, Sashimi, Sukiyaki, Suba, Udon, Miso soup all add up to the traditional food of Tokyo. Some Tokyo specialties have come international famous and favorites.
Tokyo is a hub of many international communities and these specialties reflect in their food. Shin Okubo-Korean Town, Kagurazaka- France Town, Ikebukuro- China Town all as these names suggest a variety of food from different regions Tokyo serves.
Tokyo for Shopaholics!
If you are Shopaholic then you are going to love Tokyo. This is because Tokyo has so many varieties to shop from. From high-end fashion to quirky styling, vintage wares and so many to shop in Tokyo. Ginza is the place you must visit. It has fancy boutiques, malls, departmental stores. You can find cultural crafts also here. Asakusa is a place with small, crowdy lanes but will surprise you with a wide variety of home décor stuff.
This place also offers a wide variety of famous Japanese culinary with small shops. If you are looking for a watch to shop in Tokyo then The Watch Company has so many elegant and classy watches to shop from. For more to explore you can check Kuramae, Kōenji and Kichijōji, Shibuya, Akihabara and many other places.
But keep in mind that there are many places in Tokyo which offer tax-free shopping over some particular decided price so carry your passport for proof. Also, while shopping in small lanes do carry cash instead of credit card. Unlike other Asian countries, you can't bargain in Tokyo. Tokyo is a place which will give you memories and experiences forever and worth your time and money.
Ross is known as the Pambansang Blogger ng Pilipinas - An Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Professional by profession and a Social Media Evangelist by heart.
