Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo is the capital of Japan and a bustling metropolis blending futuristic tech with ancient tradition. From towering skyscrapers and bullet trains to quiet shrines and cherry blossoms, it’s a city of vibrant contrast.

Quick City Snapshot

• City Name: Tokyo, Japan
• Local Nickname: “The Electric Town” (especially for Akihabara)
• Population: ~37 million (metro area)
• Currency: Japanese Yen (¥)
• Language: Japanese
• Famous Landmark: Tokyo Tower
• Time Zone: JST (Japan Standard Time, UTC+9)

5 Popular Local Foods

• 🍜 Ramen
• 🍣 Sushi
• 🍱 Bento Box
• 🍡 Mochi
• 🍥 Tempura

5 Bucket List Items

• 🎌 Shibuya Crossing – cross the world’s busiest intersection
• ⛩️ Meiji Shrine – peaceful escape in the middle of the city
• 🛍️ Shop in Harajuku – colorful fashion, crepes, and quirky stores
• 🌸 Visit during cherry blossom season – especially in Ueno Park
• 🎢 Go to Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea

Things to Collect

• 🚇 Subway ticket – Get one from any metro station machine
• 📮 Gachapon capsule – Found in vending machines around Akihabara
• 🧾 Convenience store receipt – Keep one from a 7-Eleven or Lawson
• 🧸 Character keychain – Find a local mascot or anime icon
• 🎫 Museum or tower stub – Tokyo Skytree, Mori Art Museum, etc.

Neighborhood Checklist

• Shibuya
• Shinjuku
• Harajuku
• Asakusa
• Ueno
• Ginza
• Daikanyama

Printable Activities

• Tokyo Tower Coloring Page – Download
• Mount Fuji Maze – Download
• Tokyo Drawing Page – Download

Common Phrases

• こんにちは (Konnichiwa) – Hello
• ありがとう (Arigatou) – Thank you
• いくらですか？ (Ikura desu ka?) – How much is it?
• 駅はどこですか？ (Eki wa doko desu ka?) – Where is the train station?
• 日本語が話せません (Nihongo ga hanasemasen) – I can’t speak Japanese