- 12 million people living in the city and 34 million in the greater area,
over 100,000 restaurants,
- more than 500,00 vending machines selling everything and anything,
- The fish market moves: 2246 tonnes of fish a day worth 1.8 billion yen
- The average height of a person is just over 5' tall,
and every single Tokyo'ite uses an umbrella.
So if your taller than the average Japanese person you had better watch your eyes.
It rained and snowed yesterday and crossing this intersection was the most dangerous experience since leaving home.Colin and Patti
Ooooh, is that Shinjuku? Good memories of that place!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy Tokyo - if I ever have the money, I will retire there. Incredible city.
More than incredible! This city is alive.
ReplyDeleteOnly two days left then off to Beijing.