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CULTURE, ART, AND ENVIRONMENT

Tokyo is also famous for its tea ceremony, where every movement is calm and meaningful. This
ritual teaches patience, respect, and simplicity—values that are deeply rooted in Japanese
culture. You can even join a short tea ceremony class and try making your own matcha tea!
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Making Matcha Tea
Tokyo is the capital city of Japan. It is a
place where old traditions meet modern Traditional arts and performances are easy to find, too. In Kabuki theatres, actors wear colourful
life. With over 37 million people, it is one costumes and make-up to tell dramatic stories from Japan’s past. These shows, full of emotion
and beauty, help visitors understand how Japan’s ancient spirit still lives within modern Tokyo.
of the biggest and most interesting
cities in the world. Every part of

Tokyo is different—you can
find quiet temples and bright
streets full of lights.

TASTE OF TOKYO
Tokyo is a dream city for
food lovers! You can find
everything from street
snacks to world-class sushi
Cherry Blossom restaurants. Try fresh sushi
Ramen made by chefs who have
During the Cherry Blossom Festival (Hanami), families and trained for years, or enjoy a
friends sit under the blooming trees to enjoy food and music warm bowl of ramen, Japan’s most popular noodle soup. In the
together—a custom that has been celebrated for centuries. busy streets of Shinjuku or Shibuya, you can watch vendors cook
takoyaki—small balls filled with octopus and covered in sweet
sauce and seaweed flakes.
If you have a sweet tooth, don’t miss mochi, a soft rice cake that
comes in many flavours like matcha, strawberry, or red bean.
Another favourite is taiyaki,
a fish-shaped cake filled
with chocolate or custard.
Eating in Tokyo isn’t just
about taste—it’s a way to
explore the city’s spirit.
Every bite tells a story of
Sky Tree creativity, culture, and joy! Mochi

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