There is a lot of difference between Tokyo and Kyoto. (This was the item of the lunchtime talk on that day)
I think their big difference is their development and history. Tokyo is Japan’s present capital. It has the Diet, and a lot of large company. It is the center of almost everything in Japan, such as politics, finance, and other industry. Skyscrapers stand, and a super developed subway system runs.
On the other hand, Kyoto doesn’t have skyscrapers ( but Kyoto Tower is there), its subway system consists of only 2 lines. Even Japanese people (especialiy by eastern residents) tend to think that there is nothing but temples in Kyoto, but Kyoto is also a city. For example, the headquarters of Nintendo, Kyosera, Omron and others, one of the global companies in Japan, is in Kyoto.
Actually, Kyoto prohibits to build high buildings to protect traditional view.
They think tradition is important.
Kyoto is one of the most historic areas in Japan.
Kyoto was Japan’s capital for about 1000 years until the capital was moved from Kyoto to Tokyo in the 17th century. That history is much longer than Tokyo. During this movement, the center of politics was moved to Tokyo but the center of cultures stayed at Kyoto. Also, the Emperor still lived in Kyoto until 19th century.
Therefore, there are lots of shrines and temples that have many national treasures.
After the capital was moved to Tokyo, Kyoto still has great influence of on traditional things.
Topic
-Kyoto people think Kyoto is the capital until now. They claim the capital wasn’t moved on law.
-Kyoto people are said to be two-faced people. They hardly show their real feelings.
-Kyoto has more than 2000 national treasures. This is 16percent of the total Japanese national treasures.
-There are lots of temples and monks in Kyoto. Most Japanese Buddhism is not strict in general, so they can marry, and drink alcohol. You could see monks in bars occasionally. (but sometimes they wear wigs to disguise)
*thanks to Ezro*
On the other hand, Kyoto doesn’t have skyscrapers ( but Kyoto Tower is there), its subway system consists of only 2 lines. Even Japanese people (especialiy by eastern residents) tend to think that there is nothing but temples in Kyoto, but Kyoto is also a city. For example, the headquarters of Nintendo, Kyosera, Omron and others, one of the global companies in Japan, is in Kyoto.
Actually, Kyoto prohibits to build high buildings to protect traditional view.
They think tradition is important.
Kyoto is one of the most historic areas in Japan.
Kyoto was Japan’s capital for about 1000 years until the capital was moved from Kyoto to Tokyo in the 17th century. That history is much longer than Tokyo. During this movement, the center of politics was moved to Tokyo but the center of cultures stayed at Kyoto. Also, the Emperor still lived in Kyoto until 19th century.
Therefore, there are lots of shrines and temples that have many national treasures.
After the capital was moved to Tokyo, Kyoto still has great influence of on traditional things.
Topic
-Kyoto people think Kyoto is the capital until now. They claim the capital wasn’t moved on law.
-Kyoto people are said to be two-faced people. They hardly show their real feelings.
-Kyoto has more than 2000 national treasures. This is 16percent of the total Japanese national treasures.
-There are lots of temples and monks in Kyoto. Most Japanese Buddhism is not strict in general, so they can marry, and drink alcohol. You could see monks in bars occasionally. (but sometimes they wear wigs to disguise)
*thanks to Ezro*
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