A GROWING TOURISM INDUSTRY
Currency
1869 Year of independance
Population
Nearest airport
Narita International Airport
CITY FOCUS | TOKYO
60
Shimbashi District is well known for its entertainment and nighlife
A GROWING TOURISM INDUSTRY
The city offers a diverse choice of shopping , entertainment , culture and dining options for tourists to explore .
Since Tokyo was awarded the 2020 Olympics , the Japan National Tourism Organisation ( JNTO ) is aiming to increase tourism in the country to 40mn by 2020 , according to Skift . The JNTO has launched a campaign to promote lesser-known attractions in the country which is being aided through TV adverts and online promotions . In a report by McKinsey entitled ‘ The Future of Japan ’ s Tourism : Path for Sustainable Growth towards 2020 ’, it was noted : “ Given the exponential growth in tourism income , the Japanese government
Currency
YEN
1869 Year of independance
13.8
Population
Nearest airport
6km
Narita International Airport
DECEMBER 2018