Fun Facts about Tokyo: Has an Anti-Suicide LED Light
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3. Initially, Tokyo is a Small Fishing Village
Tokyo actually started as a small fishing village (called Edo). Tokyo was devastated by fires due to the Great Kanto Earthquake in 1923 in which 140,000 people were missing. Tokyo was also badly damaged in the Second World War, and after they lost the war, Tokyo was rebuilt.
The Tokyo bombings between 1944-5 killed more than 100,000 people, some even estimating as high as 200,000. In 1962, Tokyo set a world record by having the world's largest population of over 10 million.
4. Many Interesting Places to Visit
Seorang wanita berjalan dengan payung di tengah cuaca panas Kota Tokyo, Jepang
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Not only famous for its dense population, but Tokyo is also famous for interesting places that must be visited by tourists.
Mount Takao is a popular hiking spot, located an hour from Tokyo and has over a thousand Sakura trees.
Tokyo is home to many museums and art galleries, such as the Tokyo National Museum and the Sumo Museum.
Disneyland resort Tokyo is also very popular. Tokyo has a number of beautiful gardens to visit, including Shinju Gyoen, Japanese landscape gardens, English landscape gardens, and French landscape gardens.
5. The Busiest Mass Transit System in the World
Ilustrasi Tokyo, Jepang.
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First operated in 1927, underwent a major expansion in preparation for the 1963 Summer Olympics.
All 320 kilometers or 200 miles of its track serve at least 8.7 million commuters daily and at least 3.2 billion annually.
6. Tokyo Metropolis Officially Includes Wwo Island Chains in the Pacific Ocean
The Izu Islands and the Ogasawara Islands are separated from the mainland by more than 1,000 kilometers or 620 miles. However, they fall under Tokyo's administrative boundaries.
7. Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo Become the Busiest Intersection in the World
Shibuya Cross, Jepang
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The Busiest Intersection in the world is the Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo. With every turn of the pulsating traffic light, the Shibuya Crossing sent people from all directions in all directions. More than 1000 people are said to cross at once at peak time
