Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Tokyo, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Japan Overview
Generally considered the world’s second-biggest economy after the United States, it is easy to forget how far Japan has come, and how fast. In 1945, the country emerged from the second... read more
Tokyo Overview
By any measure, Tokyo is big. While some cities in the developing world may have more people, there is no other single city on Earth that can match the Japanese capital for economic heft.... read more
Tourism
Tokyo is among the world’s leading tourist destinations – if you count domestic travellers, that is. It’s a different story with regard to foreign tourists, with the capital hosting just... read more
International Relations
Japan is generally considered a full and cooperative member of the international community, though the legacy of its wartime past continues to constrain its foreign policy in key... read more
Government & Politics
Japan is a constitutional monarchy with a system of government that combines features of US and UK politics. Head of state is the emperor – currently Akihito, who succeeded his father,... read more
