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Imperial Palace
Tucked away behind moats and thick stone walls, the residence and offices of the Emperor of Japan occupy an enviable spot in central Tokyo.
Culture
Kabukiza
The grand dame of Japan's Kabuki theaters, the Kabukiza theater in Ginza dates back to 1889. Sumptuous and an icon of the area, this tourist-friendly theater is the place to learn about one of Japan's most lively and captivating traditional artforms.
History
Asakusa
Enter through the enormous bright-red Kaminarimon, meaning "thunder gate," and walk through whorls of incense smoke before leaving a traditional five-yen offering at the capital's iconic Sensoji Temple. With delicious street food, abundant shopping, and retro charm around every corner, Asakusa is an unmissable stop during your visit to Tokyo.
Shopping
Akihabara
Once all about gadgets and the latest electronics, Akihabara is now an even mix of electrical goods megastores, maid cafes and all things anime. To go with its transformation, it has a new nickname—Akiba.
From Japan's capital we take on the world.

The capital of Japan and a global center of business and finance

Tokyo is the capital of Japan and one of the world's largest cities in terms of economy, population, and sheer size. It is home to the headquarters of many global companies and financial institutions, with the Tokyo Stock Exchange being one of the largest exchanges in the world.

A center of cutting-edge technology and innovation

Tokyo is home to the most startups, tech companies, and research institutions in Japan, and it leads the world in cutting-edge fields such as AI, robotics, fintech, and biotechnology.

Japan's largest population, diverse culture, and a high quality of life

Tokyo is an international, metropolitan city with a high-quality living environment, well-developed public transportation, and advanced urban services make it possible for people from all over the world to live and work comfortably.

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The Tokyo Consortium is a startup ecosystem in the greater Tokyo area, established in 2020 to leverage the region's diverse industries and foster connections between them.
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A startup visa allows smoother business startups in Tokyo by foreign nationals through a special version of the business manager visa.
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Tokyo One-Stop Business Establishment Center unifies the procedures that foreign companies and start-ups need to complete to establish a business.
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