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Tokyo has won the 2020 Olympics, and I think it is a wonderful win for Japan. It is also a wonderful win for tourists and sports fans as well because Japan is a completely different and very fascinating country to visit. You will eat food that truly is different to anything you have eaten elsewhere – whether it is eel or something else, and you will get to visit some incredibly exotic and beautiful locations. I had one of the best holidays of my life there - from climbing up mountains, visiting temples and riding a speed train to Kobe, to go and eat Kobe beef in the city where it originated - I really had a fabulous time.
Tokyo itself is a massive city, extremely vibrant, busy and with a wonderful transportation system which can be somewhat overwhelming at times to work out. We went to what is the busiest station in the world, and I think there are more than 2 million people a day that pass through that particular station, and it was quite a sense of achievement once we worked out how to use it to get around. It’s not always easy to get the hand of things when thousands of people stream past you and Tokyop certainly seemed far busier than London for example. It is just one of those destinations where, apart from watching the Olympics in Tokyo, you will be able to visit many other parts of Japan at the same time and no doubt at one-third of the cost of staying in Tokyo during the Olympics, and take in a wonderful and magnificent country.
Posted by Michael de Broglio on Wednesday 11-Sep-13
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Kaylee said:
on Sunday 15-Sep-13 12:48 PM
Japan, wow, I would love to visit this country, especially from the spirital aspect. I absolutely love this side of the world...the people also seem to be incredibly friendly and welcoming! Hopefully one day!
Sinead said:
on Friday 13-Sep-13 09:41 AM
Congrats to Tokyo. Destination I'd like to go to? Not sure yet... Anything is possible, but maybe I'll be watching it in my theatre room at home =P
Henrietta said:
on Friday 13-Sep-13 08:38 AM
Congrats Tokoy...... I would love to visit but have to admit a bit scary to eat ..... My father in law when there one year and he just loved it. Maybe one day who knows
benita said:
on Thursday 12-Sep-13 08:46 AM
I have never been overseas so Japan could work for me
marilie said:
on Thursday 12-Sep-13 07:38 AM
I really enjoy watching the Olympics but japan dont know if I will really like to go :-)
Tersia said:
on Wednesday 11-Sep-13 03:53 PM
Love the Olympics, and I am sure they will make a great success of it but that is the last place on my list I would travel to.
Angelique Jurgens said:
on Wednesday 11-Sep-13 12:23 PM
I have always wanted to go to Japan! I think by then I would have the funds for it :-) either that or a wealthy husband. Well Done to Tokyo!
iola said:
on Wednesday 11-Sep-13 12:21 PM
i would love to visit Japan, it is really awesome for them to have won that
Lucretia said:
on Wednesday 11-Sep-13 10:00 AM
Tokyo, a definite must. Now I know where all my savings, you are always promoting, is going to go. I have heard from many people who have gone of the wonders that Tokyo offers - my turn to tell others.
Liesl said:
on Wednesday 11-Sep-13 09:33 AM
They are a culture of people who pay serious attention to harmony and cooperativeness in the group as opposed to exert their individuality. They attach great importance to precise finish and excellence so I have no doubt they are going to make a huge success of this.
Alexis said:
on Wednesday 11-Sep-13 09:09 AM
I know that tjhey will do wonders - congrats
moenisha said:
on Wednesday 11-Sep-13 09:03 AM
Congratulations to Tokyo it is going to be a pleasure watching the opening & closing as well as the olympics
Sorea said:
on Wednesday 11-Sep-13 08:37 AM
Japan is already on my travel list. :) It has some of the most beautiful places to visit.
Juliet said:
on Wednesday 11-Sep-13 08:30 AM
I am dying to go to Japan! I am going to save and go during the olympics because at least then there will be some other tourists and we can all get lost together! I think I could spend 2 weeks there eating and exploring and it still wouldn't be enough time.
Bianca said:
on Wednesday 11-Sep-13 08:26 AM
I think that this is great, people do not often holiday at places where there is not a huge hype about it and success stories floating around from people who have travelled there. I think that Tokyo will make sure that this is a success. The fact that the 2020 Olympics are going to be held there, it is a win for their economy.
Yolandi C said:
on Wednesday 11-Sep-13 08:22 AM
This is wonderful news for Tokyo but of course I'll be paranoid about the radiation leaking from the nuclear disaster that happened in 2011. I know it's still 7 years away, but will that be enough time for an effective clean-up?
Yolandi P said:
on Wednesday 11-Sep-13 08:11 AM
Good for them! Knowing the Japanese, they will make a major success of this. Love watching the Olympics :)
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