Triumph in Tokyo

TRIUMPH IN TOKYO 2025

Fun ! Fact

The Bullet Train is so precise, It’s measured

country where it is professionally practised. More than just a sport, it is regarded as a modern Japanese martial art, what locals think of as gendai budō , with a story of rituals (such as Shinto purification of salt) hundreds of years old. SHIBUYA CROSSING, THE WORLD’S BUSIEST PEDESTRIAN INTERSECTION Established in 1973, this not to miss spot has been featured in numerous movies and music videos. Its traffic signals stop all traffic in front of Shibuya Station

Sensi-Ji Temple

in seconds! Japan’s famous trains can reach speeds of up to 320 km/h (199 mph) and are known for being punctual to the second. The average delay is less than a minute per year – that’s world class efficiency! They’re not just fast – they’re smooth, silent, and incredibly safe, with zero passenger fatalities. CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS & KEY LANDMARKS

TOKYO TOWER Also known as Japan Radio Tower, its design is inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris. An icon of the Tokyo skyline, the structure allows panoramic views of Tokyo from its two observation decks. The structure, which was finished in 1958, stands at 1,092 feet, the tallest tower in Japan until 2012. Underneath the landmark stands FootTown, a four story structure housing shops, restaurants and museums. FOOD & LOCAL COLOUR SUMO WRESTLING Try to catch a sumo contest or visit a training camp for an authentic cultural experience. Originating in Japan, sumo is the national sport in the only

Shibuya Crossing

The Nozomi bullet train is Japan’s fastest, reaching speeds of 199 mph

(Hachikō exit) to allow even diagonal crossing. Known for the hectic scramble that lets foot traffic cross in many directions, the spot is a highlight of central Tokyo and a popular meeting place. At its peak, an estimated half‐million pairs of feet dash across every day. TRADITIONAL TEA CEREMONY If you’re a tea drinker and your hotel doesn’t feature a traditional Japanese tea ceremony or chadō , you can find one in a local tea house such as Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden where expert practitioners use the traditional powdered green matcha or other types of tea, matched with Japanese pastry sweets. Open year round, the garden signifies the country’s reverence for

SENSO-JI TEMPLE is Tokyo’s oldest, located in Asakusa. This ancient Buddhist landmark is known for its temple complex including a bustling shopping street, the iconic main hall, a five story pagoda and large gates including Kaminarimon Gate. With over 30 million visitors a year, it is the world’s most widely visited religious site. MEIJI SHRINE is a peaceful Shinto sanctuary found in Shibaya and dedicated to the deified spirits of Japanese Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shōken. The site is surrounded by a wooded area that makes it a peaceful refuge from the city centre.

Sumo contest