Where in the world?. From fishing village to a nation's capital -- Tokyo is the world's largest metro area -- Its economy is bigger than many nations -- Tokyo is always under construction -- Infrastructure supports travel and business -- The capital is the nation's arts center -- People in Tokyo love sports -- Nature surrounds the world's biggest city -- People travel to Tokyo to eat and shop -- Tokyo is expensive, but public services help -- Residents enjoy many national holidays -- Fun facts about Tokyo -- Where in the world?.
Summary:
"The Great Cities of the World series profiles important cities in a lively, engaging way. The books are not meant as travel guides, but as fact-filled introductions that will give readers a sense of what each city is like and pique their curiosity. Each title will cover geography, history, people, economy, architecture, infrastructure, arts and culture, sports, attractions, food and shopping, daily life, celebrations and annual events. Each book will include a historical timeline, a Fun Facts section, and Where in the World? map." -- Amazon.com.
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