If you are attracted to the Land of the Rising Sun, its history and culture, then learning more about the largest cities in Japan should also be interesting. Here the main, but no less amazing information about the three cities of this country will be collected.
National color
How did the cities of Japan manage to preserve such a clear national flavor and connection with the centuries-old culture of their country?
All thanks to the severity of the government and the mentality of the Japanese themselves. Indeed, at least the fact that today Japan is the only country in the world in which a constitutional monarchy has been preserved, and the Emperor is in power, says a lot.
A Japanese who even thought about leaving his country could be executed. Yes, and foreigners at all times were frankly not friendly. Now the situation has certainly changed for the better. But Japan still remains the most closed country in the world with the lowest percentage of foreign nationals living on its territory.
Tokyo
The largest cities in Japan, which are listed below, may not be as large as relative major cities around the world. But, if we recall the size of the country itself, then involuntarilyadmire so many residents in every city.
- Tokyo;
- Yokohama;
- Osaka.
So first on our list is Tokyo. The city was founded in the XII century as the capital of the shogunate. The Imperial Palace in Tokyo stands exactly where it was hundreds of years ago. The current population of Japan is about 9 million people. As in any major city in the world, the infrastructure is well developed here, numerous religious and scientific centers are located. And it's hard to imagine a city in Tokyo that doesn't have a Buddhist or Shinto shrine at every turn.
Of course, the Japanese do not spend the whole day in prayer, standing in temples. They love to have fun and spend time outside the home. What is the fact that the list of holidays in Japan has about 900 names. The Shibuya area is the most favorite place for the Japanese to spend their leisure time. It is there that all the most popular shopping centers, clubs, restaurants and theaters are concentrated.
Yokohama
This is the name of the second largest city in Japan. In terms of population, the difference with Tokyo is quite noticeable. Yokohama already has only 3.5 million people. This city is relatively young. It was founded in 1858 by the merger of two other policies. Therefore, the panoramas of Yokohama are modern and somewhat futuristic in relation to many other Japanese cities.
Sights in the city of Yokohama are also closer in style to the city of the future. This is the tallest skyscraper in Japan, the most beautiful suspension bridgeand a huge Ferris wheel over a hundred meters high. Almost every skyscraper is equipped with a viewing platform. These buildings include the Sea Tower, which is a functioning lighthouse.
Osaka
One of the cities in Japan, which is known as the cultural capital of the country. Osaka is located in the middle of the island of Honshu near the mouth of the Edo River. Osaka is divided into two parts: historical and business. The most interesting to study are, of course, the historical quarters. Entire districts have preserved the architecture and traditions of the past. You can, for example, visit the national Japanese theater - bunraku or see a temple built back in the 6th century.
Here you can easily meet men and women in national costumes, or witness a colorful ceremony dedicated to one of the many Japanese holidays. Osaka also has modern entertainment: an aquarium, theme parks and even water shows, often culminating in colorful fireworks.
Japan's versatility is amazing. And unlike people who lived hundreds of years ago, we have the opportunity to visit this mysterious country and touch its culture.
