2025 TRIUMPH IN TOKYO
some special views of Tokyo and sometimes, gourmet food treats as well. JAPANESE TECHNOLOGY A visit to teamLab’s digital art galleries is a must see in Tokyo, with large scale immersive art spaces and 2 gardens created by their art collective. Japan is one of the world’s most technologically sophisticated countries. From high speed trains and talking robots to smart cities, Japan leads the way in innovation and futuristic living. You can even find robots that cook, clean, and serve sushi; they might greet or serve you in the country that has the most robots per worker!
JAPANESE FOOD MARKETS Visit Tokyo’s lively markets for an authentic bite and a tasty cultural experience! The Toyosu Market (replacing old Tsukiji) is famous for its tuna auctions and fresh seafood. Ameya‐Yokocho (Ueno) is great for street food like yakitori, takoyaki, and mochi . It’s bustling, colorful, and full of energy – perfect for photos and snacks. SAKE TOUR Traditional Japanese rice wine is made by fermenting polished rice. As the national beverage, sake is often served warm from tiny bottles in a small cups called sakazuki . There are guided tours of many sake breweries ( sakagura ) available, such as at the Ishikawa Brewery in Tokyo, where you can observe the brewmaster, or toji , expertly convert rice, water, yeast and koji (a mold used to induce fermentation) into the Japanese beverage staple. SUMIDA RIVER BOAT CRUISES Tokyo is a major port city, and so cruising along the Sumida River is a great way to travel between Asakusa and the Tokyo Bay Area if you need a break from the trains. Travel on a distinctive looking suijo vessel to connect with many piers such as Hinode, Hama Rikyu, Nihonbashi, Odaiba and Toyosu with Asakusa – close to Shinjuku, where the National Stadium is located. These water buses offer
Japanese tea ceremony
peace and nature – a retreat from the hubbub of the city. SUSHI-MAKING CLASSES
Visitors making sushi
Mount Fuji
Have a couple hours to spare? Learn about the story of sushi, its ingredients and methods, then make your own. You’ll use authentic tableware and the freshest ingredients, borrowing from the practices of sushi chef training schools. A typical class will show you sushi making techniques from grating real wasabi, cutting fish, and creating a variety of sushi from nigiri (hand pressed), maki (rolled) and gunkan (battleship). There are classes in Asakusa close to the train station. Not sushi or ramen, but Japanese curry is the national dish, widely eaten at home, school, and restaurants. Sushi is the most iconic Japanese food, and sushi in Japan is a true art form! At its core, sushi is vinegared rice paired with other ingredients, usually seafood, vegetables or eggs. Fun ! Fact
Shinjuku Garden, Shibuya, Tokyo
MOUNT FUJI is Japan’s tallest peak, is really three separate volcanoes stacked on top of each other. It’s not just a giant mountain, it’s a geological masterpiece known for its almost perfectly symmetrical cone. No wonder it’s crowned as a World Cultural Heritage Site! Fun ! Fact
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