Tokyo, Japan
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About Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo is the capital of Japan and the most populous metropolitan area in the world. It is a global hub for finance, technology, and culture, home to the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the Imperial Palace, and neighborhoods like Shibuya, Shinjuku, and Akihabara.
Time zone details
Tokyo observes JST (Asia/Tokyo in the IANA database). The UTC offset and any daylight saving transitions are handled automatically by your browser's time zone library. If you're scheduling a meeting or call, use our time zone converter for an exact difference on a specific date.
Calling Japan from abroad
The international dialing code for Japan is +81. To call a phone number in Tokyo, dial your country's international access code, then +81, then the local number (drop the leading zero if there is one).
Currency in Japan
The official currency is JPY (¥). Exchange rates fluctuate daily — check a currency converter for the latest rate against your home currency before any transaction.
Languages spoken
Common languages include Japanese. Many businesses and tourist areas in Tokyo will also have English speakers.
Top places to visit in Tokyo
- Senso-ji Temple — Tokyo's oldest temple (645 CE), with the famous Kaminarimon gate and lantern.
- Shibuya Crossing — World's busiest pedestrian crossing — 3,000 people every light change.
- Meiji Jingu Shrine — Forested Shinto shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji, in the heart of the city.
Top local foods of Tokyo
- Sushi at Tsukiji outer market — World-class sushi from the chefs who supplied the famous fish market.
- Ramen — Dozens of regional styles — try tonkotsu in Tokyo for rich pork-bone broth.
- Tempura — Lightly battered, perfectly fried seafood and vegetables — a Tokyo invention.
Working with someone in Tokyo
When scheduling a call or meeting with someone in Tokyo, the time difference from your location is shown at the top of this page. For deeper coordination tips, see our guide on working across time zones and time zone etiquette for global meetings.