The world's largest city is one that defies definition. The Greater Tokyo Area has a population of more than 40 million people (about the same as the whole of Canada) and is made up of many varied areas, each with their own characteristic and attractions.
One of the best ways to understand how Tokyo blends dazzling modernity with tradition is to enjoy the contrast between the tranquil parklands of Meiji Jingu shrine with the buzz of the nearby Shibuya Crossing. From the early-morning hubbub of the Tsukiji fish market to the serenity of Hamarikyu Gardens; and from the spiritual 8th-century Senso-Ji temple to Akihabara's Electric Town, Tokyo dazzles and delights in so many ways.
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