In the typical year, Tokyo gets only one or two days of light snowfall, and the snow rarely remains on the ground for more than a few days, if it collects at all.The best time to visit these snowy destinations is in January and February when the snow is at its deepest. Is snow common […]

Subways and trains are the best way to get around Tokyo. A prepaid Suica or Pasmo card is the BEST way to pay for transport. You can buy a Suica card online at Voyagin.com for pickup at the airport. Taxis are excellent but rather expensive. What transportation do people use in Tokyo? Rail is the […]

Tokyo is a city full of diverse cultures. In recent years, Tokyo has become known as a trendsetter for new cultures, including the latest fashion, design, and anime. Is Tokyo Japan Diverse? Although Japan is a highly ethnically homogenous country – 98.5% of the population is Japanese – it is considered a tolerant country, welcoming […]

Japanese winters generally last from December to February. In Tokyo, December temperatures tend to be around 12ºC (54°F) in the afternoon and drop to about 5ºC (41°F) in the morning and at night. By January, afternoon temperatures drop to 10ºC (50°F) and morning temperatures tend to hover between 2ºC~3ºC (35°F~37°F). How long does winter last […]

In conclusion, yes, you can definitely experience snowfall in Tokyo. Compared with other major cities of Japan, such as Nagoya and Osaka, though snowfall days in Tokyo are few, it can be as heavy as 20cm in depth when snow does fall. How much does it snow in Tokyo? The average annual snowfall for Tokyo […]

After over two and a half centuries of rule under the Tokugawa shogunate, the last shogun resigned, marking the end of feudal rule in Japan. Emperor Meiji did not appoint a new military leader and instead moved his residence to Edo. Upon his arrival in 1868, the city was renamed Tokyo, meaning East Capital. Why […]

listen)), officially the Tokyo Metropolis (Japanese: 東京都, Tōkyō-to), is the capital and most populous prefecture of Japan.Etymology. Tokyo Tōkyō in kanji Japanese name Kanji 東京 Hiragana とうきょう What does Tokyo mean in Japanese? Tokyonoun. Capital of Japan. Etymology: From Japanese 東 (tō, “eastern”) + 京 (kyō, “capital”). Is Tokyo same as Japan? Tokyo, formerly (until […]

Bombing of Tokyo, (March 9–10, 1945), firebombing raid (codenamed “Operation Meetinghouse”) by the United States on the capital of Japan during the final stages of World War II, often cited as one of the most destructive acts of war in history, more destructive than the bombing of Dresden, Hiroshima, or Nagasaki. Why was Tokyo bombed […]

A challenge facing Tokyo today is the very high population of the city and its metropolitan area. Tokyo remains the most populous city in the world. This is a challenge because of limited land that can be used in the area. The result of this high population is overcrowding. What are major problems in Japan? […]

The truth is Tokyo is a great place to live for multiple reasons including the city’s peace and security, cleanliness, infrastructure, convenience, and an abundance of things to do. Although lots of expats love living in Tokyo it’s not right for everyone. Why is Tokyo a good place to live? Tokyo has one of the […]

Tokyo’s population exceeded one million in the late 19th century, and as Japan’s political, economic, and cultural centre it became one of the world’s most populous cities in the 20th century. The city is built on low, alluvial plains and adjacent upland hills. Is Tokyo built on water? More than 100 rivers and canals flow […]

the yen. As you probably know, Japan’s currency is the yen. Here’s some useful info for getting and using yen during your time in Tokyo! (You can get a look at the currency on the Bank of Japan’s official website.) Exchange rates are always in flux, but in recent years 100 yen has usually been […]

January Quick Climate Info Hottest Month August (83 °F avg) Coldest Month January (44 °F avg) Wettest Month June (2.26″ avg) Windiest Month April (11 mph avg) What Months Is it cold in Tokyo? Summer (late June to the end of August) in Tokyo is hot and humid. Winter (December/January/February) in Tokyo is cold but […]

Tokyo is covered by a dense network of train, subway and bus lines, which are operated by about a dozen different companies. The train lines operated by JR East and the subway lines are most convenient for moving around central Tokyo. Does Tokyo have good transportation? Japan takes pride in their efficient transport system, and […]

“Tokyo’s water quality got worse because of the pollution. Highways covered many waterways, Tokyo Bay, industrialisation, traffic, transport … these are the reasons that people became distanced from the water.” Does Japan have a lot of water pollution? Japan still faces coastal water pollution caused by petroleum hydrocarbons, pesticides, dioxins and dibenzofurans, and the integrated […]