Illustration of the Tokyo skyline.
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Your Ultimate Vacation: Tokyo

Students use our infographic about Tokyo as a model for their own destination infographic.

From the February 2020 Issue

Learning Objective: to write a persuasive essay and support a claim with information presented in an infographic 

Featured Skill: Visual Literacy,
Common Core Standards
  • Anchor Standards
    R.1, R.7, W.2, SL.5
  • Grade 6

    RI.6.1, W.6.5, L.6.3
  • Grade 7
    RI.7.1, W.7.5, L.7.3
  • Grade 8

    RI.8.1, W.8.5 , L.8.3
TEKS Standards
  • Grades 6, 7, 8
    4a, 5a, 5b, 5e, 5f, 5g, 5h, 5i, 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e, 6f, 6g, 8d, 9a, 9c, 11b

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The numbers


  • 37 million people live in Tokyo.*
  • 550 million people visit Tokyo each year.
  • Tokyo became a city in 1603.

(Tokyo is the capital of Japan, an island nation in Asia.)

What to Do

Sing Karaoke.

Karaoke is a favorite pastime in Tokyo. So grab the microphone and sing your heart out.

Go Shopping in Harajuku.

The Harajuku district is known for its cool, edgy fashions. Don’t miss the boutiques and cafes that line the backstreets.

Explore the Toyosu Market.

This is the largest fish market in the world, where more than 2,800 tons of fish and vegetables are sold every day.

Watch a Sumo Match.

Sumo wrestling dates back about 1,500 years. Today, it is Japan’s national sport.

Visit the Temple Of Sensō-ji.

This Buddhist temple is the oldest in Tokyo. It was completed in the 7th century.

The Language

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Learn these Japanese words and phrases before you go:

  • Konnichiwa [koh-nee-chee-wah] --> Hello
  • Sayonara [sahy-oh-na-rah] --> Goodbye
  • Hai and Iie [hahy] and [ee-yeh] --> Yes and No
  • Arigato gozaimasu [ah-ree-gah-toh goh-zah-ee-mas] --> Thank you
  • Sumimasen [suh-mee-mah-sen] --> Excuse me

What to Eat

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Sushi

rice seasoned with vinegar, often with raw fish

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Monjayaki

a crispy, fried pancake with meat, fish, and vegetables

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Anago

a saltwater eel native to Tokyo Bay, often served grilled or slathered in sweet soy sauce

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Ramen

a bowl of broth with wheat noodles, usually topped with egg, scallions, and pork

*37 million people live in the Tokyo metropolitan area. 13.4 million people live in Tokyo Prefecture, as of 2019.

Infographic Prompt

Consider the purpose of this infographic. Now create your own destination infographic, using this one as a model. Your destination can be real or a fictional place from a book, movie, or TV show. 

This infographic was originally published in the February 2020 issue.

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