“Travel far enough, you meet yourself” by David Mitchell – Travel and study in Tokyo
the capital city of Japan. It is located in the Kanto region on the central Pacific coast of Honshu Island. Tokyo is the most populous city in the world with nearly 38 million people. Tokyo is the political and economic center of the country. It is Japan’s leading center of business and finance. Tokyo hosted about 40 of the Fortune Global 500 companies. It is a major international finance center and it ranked third on the Global Financial Centers Index, behind New York City and London. The Tokyo Stock Exchange is Japan’s largest stock exchange, and third largest in the world. It is also one of the highest cost-of-living cities in the world. Yet it is one of the most attractive city to travel and study.
Tourist attractions
There are countless of places to visit in the Tokyo Metropolis, such as Shinjuku, Shibuya, Chuo, Ueno, or Harajuku. Studio Ghibli Anime Center and Akihabara area are most famous for Anime fans. The Tokyo National Museum, Tokyo Skytree, and Tokyo Tower are the iconic places to visit. The Imperial Palace, Ueno Park, and Asakusa Temple are also a must. The Toyosu Market, Tsukiji Market, and Nihonbashi Fish Markets are for those who want to experience it. Disneyland, Disney Sea, and Fuji Q are for those who like recreation tourism. It is a great choice to study in Tokyo and take your time to explore these wonderful places yourself.
The cuisine is what most visitors really love. You can find restaurants in almost every street corners and they are all good ones. It is clean, fresh, and delicious. People are good and well disciplined. The city is clean, safe, and well organized. If you come to study in Tokyo, you will be travel far enough.
Studying in the busiest city
Study in Tokyo is popular among international students. Learning a language in the busiest city in the world gives you lots of good experiences. There are many good Japanese language schools in Tokyo. Both short and long courses are available all year round. There are many private schools from kindergarten through high school in Tokyo. It is an international center of research and development. There are many universities, junior colleges, and vocational schools in Tokyo namely the University of Tokyo, Hitotsubashi University, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Waseda University, Tokyo University of Science, Sophia University, and Keio University. They are all in the world’s top ranking. Study in Tokyo is quite costly. Its tuition fee and cost of living are one of the highest in the world but still, it is a worthy investment.
Life in Tokyo
Living in Tokyo is very convenient. Public transportation is just world-class. There are subways and bus services available. Restaurants and convenient stores are everywhere. There are shops, local markets, and department stores available. You can choose to share an apartment with your friends or stay with a local host family arranged by your school, which is highly recommended but it comes with longer time to commute as the residential areas are usually outside of the metropolis and it could take up to an hour. Anyway, if you are considering to study in Tokyo and fully learn about Japanese culture, a host family should be a great accommodation choice.
Exploring Tokyo
There are plenty of things you can do after class in Tokyo, such as visiting museums, shopping or sitting down in a park with your friends. On weekends, you might want to visit Chiba, Yokohama, or Saitama to see other sides of Japan. There are fast trains services if you want to visit other regions. There are varieties of transportation you can take to travel around including subways, buses, trains or even walking. Studying in Tokyo could be a wonderful experience to learn more about Japanese culture and discover who you truly are.
