Tokyo, the world's strangest capital

In work, for Japanese people, nodding does not mean agreement but simply means: I'm listening.

Many visitors to Japan enjoy taking the Yamanote Line train to make a 34.5km loop around the capital Tokyo. But according to many experienced visitors to Japan, there are many interesting ways to explore this city, which the BBC has called "the strangest in the world".

Japanese culture has always been a mystery to many tourists.

Tokyo has skyscrapers, crowds, bright neon lights, shops, casinos... these have quickly become symbols of modern Japan. However, visitors can still find peace and quiet in the gardens of the Imperial Palace and the tree-lined paths of the Meiji Shrine.

Between the noisy and quiet scenes is the scene of the tram running along the narrow streets, where there are small shops and houses, making many tourists feel interested and surprised by life in this expensive but still very orderly capital.

The Tokyo metropolitan area's GDP is equal to that of South Korea and Mexico combined, according to data from the Japanese Government Office.

Many people who come to Tokyo say that no matter how developed, modern or rich the capital city is, they are still moving at the pace of the past, because the culture has been deeply rooted in the minds of the people here for a long time.

Japanese culture in general and Tokyo in particular can be confusing for foreigners. "Nodding doesn't mean agreement, it simply means I'm listening. Even if you get a compliment, it's really just a polite comment," said Katsuji Tochino, a representative of a travel agency.

Ramen noodles are considered one of Japan's "divine" dishes.

Tokyo has more Michelin-starred restaurants than anywhere else in the world, but even the most basic eateries serve high-quality food, which is one of the many plus points visitors give to the capital.

Some interesting things about Tokyo as listed by tourists:

Tokyo Disneyland was the first Disney park built overseas. It has provided jobs for more than 20,000 Japanese people.

Tokyo Tower was inspired by the Eiffel Tower in France. The tower is repainted every 5 years, each time taking 12 months.

The Imperial Palace is closed to the public, except on the Emperor's birthday and New Year's Day.

According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Shinjuku Station is the busiest railway station in the world, with an average of 3.64 million daily users.

Capsule hotels are hotels that offer rooms that are just big enough for a bed and are very popular in Tokyo. Usually, the guests who stay at these types of hotels are men. Each room has a TV and wifi.

About 2.3 thousand tons of seafood are traded at the fish market.Tsukiji every day, corresponding to an amount of about 28 million USD.

Mount Fuji is only visible about one-third of the year because it is covered by clouds and smog in Tokyo.

Many Tokyo residents believe in the legend of the "Roppongi Hills Curse," after several unfortunate events occurred there, including at least one death and several executives working in the building being prosecuted.

According to VNE