I listed the amazing points about Tokyo

　　Japan is over-concentrated in Tokyo, and it has been a long-term issue to correct this and decentralize. However, I think Tokyo needs to be competitive with cities around the world. I think Tokyo is amazing. Here are the random things that I think Tokyo can beat cities around the world.

・ Within the 100m perimeter of my office, there are Chinese, Korean, Indian, Thai, Vietnamese, American, English, French, Italian, German, Belgian, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish, Nigerian, and Togolese restaurants.

・ Within the 100m perimeter of my office, there are places that serve Sapporo lamb, Sendai beef tongue, Niigata soba, Toyama fish, Kyoto omelette, Osaka kushi-katsu (pork skewer), Takamatsu udon, Kochi bonito, Miyazaki chicken, and Okinawa pork.

・ Compared to 64 in Paris, there are 266 Michelin starred restaurants in Tokyo (there are 243 in Kyoto and Osaka).

・ You can get spaghetti aglio olio e pepperoncino and a glass of wine for less than ¥400 at the Italian restaurant chain Saizeriya.

・ There are realistic 3D food models and pictures in front of restaurants, providing perfect visuals.

・ You can make photocopies, pay your bills, mail parcels, drop off laundry, and use the restroom at a convenience store.

・ Bidets are installed in public toilets.

・ On the streets, there is little trash, it does not smell, and only a few people spit.

・ 8 years before smartphones, 16 years ago from today, you could use the Internet on your mobile phone.

・ LTE is the norm.

・ Vending machines on the streets are not broken, and you can buy anything from beer, sake, cup noodles, oden, banana, and underwear.

・ When the train is late in a rare occasion, the station and the train will apologize to passengers.

・ Even if you leave your phone in a cab, the driver will bring it to you for free later.

・ When you ask a question on a product at a home electronics store, the staff will give you the specs of Company A and Company B on the spot.

・ When you ask for directions to a stranger, they will draw you a map.

・ Almost anyone can play the recorder (vertical flute).

・ Housewives can cook various dishes from different cuisines other than their native country, and they often have their own recipes.

・ There is not too much honking noise, but vending machines and elevators will talk to you.

・ When you are driving on a one-way street and a car is coming from the wrong direction, they will not get mad at you.

・ Nobody will shine your shoes without permission and demand five dollars when you are walking down the street.

・ High school girls are always wearing school uniforms that are cosplay items, and nobody will yell at you for wearing a Nazi uniform.

・ Middle-aged men can purchase boys’ manga magazines without shame.

・ Many people snooze on the train in peace with their mouths open.

・ People will not rob and clean you out, even if you are passed out drunk on the street.

・ Cops will not point a gun at you.

There are many other things. It is a strange place.