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Kanto

The region of Kanto. The dense, dynamic east, centred on the vast metropolis of Tokyo. Most visitors arrive here, pairing world-class food, shopping and nightlife with easy escapes to the hot springs of Hakone and the shrines of Nikko.

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Shibuya Crossing

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Home Shibuya Crossing Shibuya Crossing at a glance Best forThe world’s busiest scramble crossing & Shibuya’s energy Time needed30–60 minutes;

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Tokyo

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Home Tokyo Japan’s Capital City Tokyo is the world’s largest metropolis, and one of its most exhilarating — a city

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