Interesting facts about Tokyo that will surprise you

Word has it that Tokyo is one of the best cities in the world. And if you're thinking about going there, read our foolproof TOP 10 places to see.

Those who have never visited may not understand, but anyone who has already been to Japan can absolutely confirm it.

Japanese culture is completely different from that of any other city in the world: courtesy, respect for public property and places, and an ancient culture combined with new technologies that are truly cutting-edge here make Tokyo a one-of-a-kind destination.
 

Check out these facts about the city you probably didn’t know
 

1) Neon everywhere

That’s right: Tokyo is the city with the highest number of neon lights in the world.

2) The world’s most famous crossing

Shibuya is the most famous crossing in the world. During rush hour, it is estimated that while the light is green for 55 seconds, as many as 2,500 people can cross at the same time.

3) Michelin-starred restaurants

Tokyo is the most Michelin-starred city in the world. In fact, there are 14 restaurants with at least 3 Michelin stars where you can dine.

4) Shinjuku Station

Shinjuku Station, with its 36 platforms, is the busiest in the world. 3.5 million people pass through it every day.

5) No one steals bicycles

In Tokyo, when people come home from work, they leave their bicycles on the street without a lock. The next day, the bike is exactly where they left it!

6) Almost no one owns a car

Tokyo has the lowest percentage of car owners. Many companies in the city forbid employees from commuting by car and instead pay for their public transport pass.

7) If you want to buy one, you need private parking

In Tokyo, before buying a car, you must prove that you own a parking space or garage.

8) You can’t smoke on the street, but you can in restaurants

One of the great contradictions you can observe in Tokyo is its smoking laws: while smoking is prohibited in some streets and parks, it is allowed in places such as restaurants.

9) People in Tokyo don’t have pets

Although they love animals, exhausting work schedules and extremely small homes lead many Japanese people to choose not to have pets. But to make up for this, they turn to cat cafés and dog rental shops!

10) There are many homeless people

A phenomenon that has continued since the crisis of the 1990s is the high number of homeless people. Japanese homeless people live on the streets but do not ask for money and are completely peaceful. Many of them have cleaning products, a bicycle, a mobile phone, and tech gadgets with them;
 

Tokyo is without a doubt one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and it’s a place everyone should see at least once in their life. So what are you waiting for? Take a look at our trip to Japan.