T O K Y O - J A PA N

Team 1 – Truc An, Gia Bao, Ha Chi, Trung Hieu

 1. TOKYO’S
H I S TO RY
• Started out as a small fishing village, first
settled around 3,000 B.C.E Known as Edo.
• First fortified in the 12th century and became
home to Edo Castle (now the Imperial Palace)
in the 1450s.
• Edo grew into a huge city with a population of
over a million by the mid-eighteenth century.
• Lasted for nearly 260 years until the Meiji
Restoration in 1868.
• The Emperor moved to Edo, which was
renamed Tokyo. Thus, Tokyo became the
capital of Japan.
2 . T O K Y O ’ S FA M O U S
PLACES
Central Tokyo:
Imperial Palace: Main
residence of the Imperial
Family.

Western Tokyo:
Meiji Shrines: Dedicated
to the deity of the Meiji
Emperor.

Northern Tokyo:
Tokyo National Museum:
Houses the largest
collection of Japanese
artifacts and artworks in
the world.

Southern Tokyo:
Tokyo Tower: 333 meters
tall, symbol of Tokyo.
3. TOKYO’S CUISINE

• Nigiri-zushi: The most popular type of sushi today,

nigiri-zushi originated as a fast-food dish in Tokyo.
• Tempura: Before the Edo Period, mainly vegetables
were used for tempura, but Edo cooks started to deep
fry seafood from Edo Bay in tempura batter, resulting
in the more varied dish we know today.
• Soba Noodles: In Tokyo, they were particularly popular
during the Edo Period, and can be found across the city
today, including at standing soba eateries.
4. TOKYO SOUVENIRS

Uchiwa/ Sensu: An icon of the Japanese summer, these fans can be used both
for fighting the heat and as a display piece.

Bento Boxes: As a country obsessed with the presentation of food, special

attention is given to what you store them in as well.

Book Covers: The Japanese like to employ book covers to help keep their
books in pristine condition.

Tokyo Bananas: Yellow and shaped like a small banana, this curious
confectionary is a sponge cake with banana puree cream in the middle.

Ramune: A drink typical of the summer.

Kimono: A unique part of any culture is its traditional clothing, and the
beauty of traditional Japanese clothing make them a hard choice to pass by.
5. THINGS TO HELP WITH YOUR TRIP

Wi-Fi pod/ data SIM card: It’s best to rent a wi-fi pod or purchase a data SIM card when you arrive in
Japan.

Train app: Tokyo’s train system can be very hard to track for travellers, so it's nice to have a handy app
to help navigate yourself around the city.

Translating app: Don’t get lost in translation and download a translating app like Google Translate
before you set off on your trip.

Comfy shoes: You’ll be doing a lot of walking when in Tokyo, so it's essential to have a pair of super
comfy shoes to always wear.

Lots of Yen: You’ll especially need cash on hand at small restaurants and cafés, many of which do not
take cards.

Hand wipes and sanitizer: As clean as Tokyo may seem, it’s always important to carry some wet wipes
or antibacterial sanitizer in your bag.
H AV E A G R E A T T R I P !