Japan – Japan's capital is Tokyo

(Pronounced juh-pan and toh-kee-oh)

To remember the capital of Japan, use the following mnemonic:

Just panic (Japan) when your toe keeps growing (Tokyo).

Interesting facts about Tokyo:

- Electric Skyline: The famous Shibuya Crossing is widely recognised as the busiest pedestrian intersection in the world, where thousands of people cross the street simultaneously beneath towering neon video screens.

- Skytree Landmark: Tokyo’s skyline is dramatically anchored by the Tokyo Skytree, which stands as one of the tallest towers in the world and offers panoramic observation decks overlooking the sprawling metropolis.

- Imperial Palace Grounds: The city’s primary imperial residence is surrounded by massive stone walls and historic moat systems, occupying the exact historic site where the former Edo Castle once stood.