Facts About : Tokyo City

In today's favorite article about facts we will learn about Japan's capital city. Tokyo is the world's largest city with a population over 37.000.000 people. Tokyo also is a major international finance center, houses the headquarters of several of the world's largest investment banks and insurance companies.

So let's see some more interesting facts about Tokyo city.

• Tokyo has around 88.000 restaurants and more michelin stars than any other city in the world.

• Tokyo's Ritz Carlton hotel has the city's most expencive hotel room , charging a whopping of 25.000 US dollars per nightfor the use of the " Ritz Carlton Suite". The suite is located in the 53rd floor and it enjoys a stunning view over the Imperial Palace.

• The good people of Tokyo will have you know that your love will last longer if you watch the lights of Tokyo Tower get turned off with your partner.

• Tsukiji market in Tokyo is the world's largest fish market.

• Geisha means "Person of the arts" and the first geisha were actually men.

• Over 90% of the japanese population buys a comic - magazine daily. Manga , japanese animation, is more than 80% of Japan's book sales.

• Every year around Cherry Blossom Flower festival the weather forecasts on television and radio include reports on the advance of the Sakura zensen, the cherry blossom trees frond.

• Sumo is the national sport in Tokyo. Most Rikishi , sumo professional wrestlers , weight on average of 160kg and up to 250kg.

• Some Japanese numbers are consider to be lucky or unlucky. 3 , 5 , 7 are lucky while 4 and 9 are unlucky.

• Ancient warriors of Japan were known as "Samurai". They were very skilled fighters and swordmen. Their main weapon was the Katana , a sword with a slight curve to it.

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