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Explore the fascinating city of Tokyo, Japan, a metropolis where ancient tradition and futuristic innovation collide. Our word of the day is ikigai, or finding one's "reason for being," a philosophy with roots stretching back to the Heian period. Learn when and why the city got the name Tokyo which means "Eastern Capital." The city is the world's culinary king, boasting more Michelin-starred restaurants than any other. Learn about everything from a family business stretching back 1400 years, to its modern transportation with Shinjuku Station, the planet's busiest transport hub, serving over 3.5 million people daily.
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