Shopping Guide
Did you know that Tokyo has its very own desert? Our reporter went to check it out…
Tokyo, Japan’s bustling capital, is where it all happens. As a result, the city tends to be a pretty crowded place, and it can be hard to find a space of your very own.
After months of crowds, trains, traffic and busy crosswalks, our Japanese reporter Masanuki couldn’t take the pushing and the shoving any longer, so decided to hotfoot it to the most desolate, remote place he could locate that is still technically in Tokyo.
After poring over his map (he’s old-school like that), Masanuki finally settled on a spot to head to, making plans to take a boat which left for Izu Oshima island at 13:20pm that day. His destination? The desert!
Now, before you accuse our man of cheating, we should point out that Izu Oshima, while an island, is technically under the jurisdiction of the Tokyo Metropolitan government, which makes it a bona-fide part of Tokyo.
Full article continued at source: RocketNews24
Related Stories
Ever wanted to take a trip to Ghibli’s Laputa? Tokyo Bay island might just be the next best thing
Park’s new water attraction is a dream come true for capybara lovers
Slow News Day Special: We cook pasta with Tokyo Bay seawater
Michelin-listed ramen restaurant will turn you into a tiger with a single bite
Shiraishi Island needs YOUR character ideas!