Attractive Aspects of the city
By Ben Crespi
Tokyo is a modern city of colour and light. As such, it is a very attractive city to move to. With an array of exotic attractions, Tokyo is a hard city not to be captivated by.
One of the most iconic tourist attractions in Tokyo is the Tokyo Tower. Originally a simple broadcasting tower, The Tokyo Tower is now a famous tourist attraction, having been transformed into a 333 meter high observation tower. A building called FootTown is at the base of the Tokyo Tower, a building that hosts attractions such as a restaurant, a traditional Shinto shrine, a museum, and more.
One of the most iconic tourist attractions in Tokyo is the Tokyo Tower. Originally a simple broadcasting tower, The Tokyo Tower is now a famous tourist attraction, having been transformed into a 333 meter high observation tower. A building called FootTown is at the base of the Tokyo Tower, a building that hosts attractions such as a restaurant, a traditional Shinto shrine, a museum, and more.
The Imperial Palace is located in Tokyo, also being a major tourist attraction. The palace was built in 1888 after the Meiji Restoration (See City Changes), and houses the emperor of Japan. It includes various buildings such as an archive, the private living quarters of the Royal Family, and a music hall.
The home of Tokyo's government, and an excellent tourist attraction, the Tokyo city hall is an iconic building in Tokyo. Hosting two 202 meter tall towers with gift shops and observation decks, It is a popular place to visit for tourists.
The Ginza Shopping Center is a huge expansion of shops and stores in Japan. Located in the district of Ginza, this collection of stores is one of the largest in Japan. It holds everything from the newest technology to the finest foods, and includes shops such as the Apple Store and the Dior Fashion Store.
Reasons To move to tokyo
There are many reasons to move to Tokyo if you are in another place in Japan. One reason is the many higher paying jobs that are in Tokyo, compared to the rest of Japan. Since Tokyo is the only megacity in Japan, Tokyo naturally has many more higher paying jobs than other places in Japan. This attracts people who want new jobs to move to Tokyo, as they would most likely be paid more. There are also better schooling opportunities in Tokyo, since there are so many children. This would attract parents who wanted better schooling for their child, as they would be taught more advanced things.
Another attractive feature of Tokyo would be how safe it is as a city. It is one of the safest cities in the world, with a very low crime rate. Over 75% of thefts, and 98% of homicides are solved. weapons, such as guns, are regulated and hard to acquire, leading to a very safe environment. Tokyo also boasts the newest technology, which is one of the reasons that it is such an attractive city to move to. New and innovative technologies are constantly being created, leading to a very progressive and changing city.