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In 1868 When the capital of Japan was moved to Edo it was renamed to "Easter Capital"..
Tokyo
The world's oldest company, Kongo Gumi, and is located in Japan. They are a construction company that specialize in building...
Buddhist templese
This tower is a beloved Tokyo landmark that was inspired by the Eiffel Tower.
Tokyo Tower
One of the largest amusement and entertainment companies in the world opened this in 1983 just outside of Tokyo.
Tokyo Disneyland
Tokyo has 5.5 million of these around the city.
Vending Machines
What is the name of the famous intersection in Tokyo that has 3-4,000 people crossing at one time?
Shibuya Scramble or Shibuya Crossing
This train station is known to be the busiest in the world, with 3.5 million people passing through it every day.
Shinjuku Station
What is the role of the Oshiya, or Passenger Arrangement Staff, who work in the subways?
gently push commuters on to the train/subways during rush hour.
Tokyo is known to be the largest metropolitan area in the world. Approximately, how many people live in the metropolis? (Must be within a million.)
37 million
Akihabara in Tokyo is the center of Otaku Culture where anime, manga, and electronics can be found. What is an Otaku?
geek
What is the name of Japan's legislature that has its home in Tokyo?
Diet
Who lives at the Tokyo Imperial Palace?
The Emperor and Empress
What is Sensouji in Asakusa?
The oldest Buddhist temple in Japan.
This part of Tokyo is known for its kawaii culture and eclectic fashion.
Harajuku
How many railway stations (train, subway, and monorail) are in Tokyo? (Must be within 100.)
Around 1300
There are two International Airports in the Tokyo area. Name one of them.
Narita and/or Haneda
