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A city of contrasts: Why Tokyo's tranquillity and buzz make it so special

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Video. A city of contrasts: Tokyo's mountain tranquillity and big-city buzz

Updated: 01/12/2023 - 12:00 GMT+1

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Think of Tokyo and a buzzing, skyscraper-filled city probably comes to mind. But there’s so much more to this destination, with plenty of havens of tranquillity to discover.

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