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Tokyo is the capital of Japan and, with over 37 million people in its metropolitan area, one of the largest urban agglomerations in the world. The city combines cutting-edge architecture and technology with traditional temples and gardens. Famous districts include Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Asakusa. Landmarks include the Tokyo Skytree, the Imperial Palace, and the Meiji Shrine. Tokyo is regarded as a global hub of economy, culture, fashion, and cuisine.

Tokyo’s Quiet Gardens – Oases Beyond the Rush

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The red bridge in Koishikawa Kōrakuen
Hidden between skyscrapers and city rush, Tokyo’s gardens offer peaceful retreats – like Koishikawa Korakuen and Hama-rikyū. A journey through time and stillness.

Color-Key pictures of Tokyo

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Tokyo's skyscrapers at night as a Color-Key picture
The light pullers of the Colorkey picture of the street canyons of Tokyo make the skyscrapers appear even bigger.

Blue hour and Tokyo's skyscrapers

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Blue hour and Tokyo's skyscrapers
When people turn on the lights in their apartments at home during the blue hour, unique shots of window fronts are achieved.

Color-Key pictures of a red bridge

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The red bridge in the Korakuen garden in Tokyo
The colors red and black direct the viewer's eyes to the essentials of the impressive layout of the Korakuen Garden in Tokyo.
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