With a population of over twelve million in the metropolitan area and over thirty-five million in Greater Tokyo, this is one of the biggest and busiest cities in the world. It is also one of the most modern. The subway system is vast and efficient, nearly everyone carries the latest smart phone, endless shops sell fleeting fashions, and you interface with machines rather than people in all sorts of unexpected places.

Every neighborhood in Tokyo has a unique flavor. Some are bright with neon while others maintain the feeling of historic Japan. You can visit serene gardens and take an elevator to the top of a skyscraper. While there are many sights to see in Tokyo, one of the best things to do is just pick a few neighborhoods and wander through them to sample the delights of architecture, cuisine, and shopping to be found in each one.

There are tens of thousands of restaurants in Tokyo serving every conceivable type of food. Whether you

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