Tokyo, Japan

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Tokyo is the biggest city that we have ever visited. There are more than 41 million residents making it the most populous metropolitan area in the world. We are actually staying in Yokahama so we decided to spend one night in Tokyo so we could see more of the sights at night. What a beautiful city, but yet a bit overwhelming. The train stations are enormous with different rail companies and many lines so it is a bit hard to maneuver. We are learning as we go.

We were most interested in seeing the Shibuyu Scramble Crossing which is widely considered the world’s busiest pedestrian crossing, with as many as 3,000 people crossing at a time and an estimated 2.4 million people crossing daily. When the traffic lights turn red, pedestrians can cross from all directions simultaneously in a “scramble” pattern. What a sight to see!

We also watched a laser light show at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building and then rode the elevator up 45 stories to an observation deck. The city is spread for as far as you can see in any direction. Great views of the city!

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