Written by Ines Ivanović
Located at the head of the Tokyo Bay on the Pacific coast of central Honshu, lies the metropolis and the capital city of Japan, Tokyo. During the day, modern yet majestic buildings stand proudly, showing their beauty to the tourists who come from all over the world, and during the night the same proud-looking buildings become neon-colored beacons lighting up the nightlife of this spectacular city.
Just a few blocks away you can find the exact opposite of this high-paced urban lifestyle and enjoy the cultural sights and the tranquility of some of the world’s most fascinating, historical places such as The Imperial Palace, or one of the many old and breathtaking shires. These cultural beauties await any interested tourist who come wanting to find out more about the rich history of the once poor fishing village known as Edo, now known as one of the most powerful yet stunning cities in the world decorated by its new and improved name.
The city is a perfect blend of both cultural and modern, people of all ages can surely lose themselves in the large, scary, yet equally gorgeous streets of Ginza, Tokyo’s biggest shopping district. Walking down this stunning street surrounded by the loud voices of Tokyo’s numerous citizens, we can smell the unique and intriguing scents coming from many different stalls offering some of the most famous Tokyo’s street food such as Takoyaki (fried octopus balls), Taiyaki (a fish-shaped cake filled with delicious red-bean paste) and many others that are just waiting to be discovered.
And fear not nature lovers, those who are lucky enough to visit Tokyo in the month of March, more specifically around the 14th of March, are going to have the opportunity to attend the event called Cherry Viewing, one of the most breathtaking sights one can ever have the pleasure of experiencing. Sitting down on the luxuriously green grass beneath one of the magnificent cherry trees, enjoying the taste of local cuisine accompanied by your closest friends surrounded by the fresh breeze, the smell of the upcoming spring and the striking mix of red and white colored petals flying around you is unquestionably one of the best sights one can encounter.