[Guiding Foreigners in Tokyo] What to show—walking through the "everyday" rather than famous landmarks

If you were to guide someone through TokyoA friend from abroad is coming to Tokyo. "Where should I take them?" If you were ...

Tokyo became a megacity by reinventing itself

Walk through Japan’s energetic urban heart and see a vibrant, creative culture that bounced back from war and natural ...
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Why Japanese people walk an average of 6,000-7,500 steps per day — and the urban design choices that make it nearly automatic

Japanese adults walk significantly more than Americans on average, with Tokyo residents averaging around 7,500 steps per day. The reason isn’t fitness culture — it’s urban design. Mixed-use zoning, a ...