Tokyo or the official name is Metropolis Tokyo is one of 47 prefectures Japan, which has been the capital of Japan since 1869. Until 2018, Greater Tokyo ranked first as the most populous metropolitan area in the world. Tokyo became the seat of the Emperor of Japan, the Japanese government and the Japanese Parliament. Tokyo covers parts of the Kanto region, Izu Islands and Ogasawara Islands. Tokyo was once named Edo when Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu made the city its headquarters in 1603. The city was renamed Tokyo after Emperor Meiji made it the capital and moved his throne from Kyoto in 1868. The Tokyo Metropolis was formed in 1943 from the merger of the former Tokyo Prefecture and Tokyo City. Tokyo is often referred to as a city, even though Tokyo is officially a metropolitan prefecture that is very different from ordinary cities and combines elements of the city and prefecture.

Best time to fly from Dipolog to Tokyo

Tokyo's weather is temperate. So, at any time of the year, Tokyo can be visited. The best times to visit Tokyo are in the fall that takes place from late September to November and from March to May in the spring. Tokyo's summer is hot and humid from the end of June until the end of August. During the cherry blossom and fall, the peak season in Tokyo is usually about early April and mid-November.

Main airports available in Dipolog and Tokyo

Dipolog Airport – this airport is an airport that operates for Dipolog city. This Dipolog city is the capital city of Zamboanga del Norte. By considering its classification, this Dipolog Airport is one of the busiest airports in the Mindanao. Civil Aviation Authority of Philippines or also known as CAAP classify Dipolog Airport as a secondary airport. The CAAP is one body of the Department of Transportation that accountable for the operation of airports in the Philippines except for international airports. This Dipolog Airport had 75,751 passengers in 2005.

Tokyo International Airport – it is popular as Haneda Airport. It is one of the two airports for Greater Tokyo, Japan. The airport is located in Ota, Tokyo, 14 km South of Tokyo Station. The name Haneda Airport is more popular than Tokyo International Airport, to distinguish it from Narita International Airport which was once called New Tokyo International Airport until 2004. Haneda handles almost all flights to and from Tokyo, while Narita International Airport handles most international flights. In 2010, an international terminal opened in Haneda along with the completion of the fourth runway construction. The opening of an international terminal in Haneda allows a drastic increase in the frequency of international flights to Haneda. The Japanese government still has plans to develop Haneda's international role in the future.

Climate pattern in Dipolog and Tokyo

According to the climate classification by Koppen, Tokyo has a humid subtropical climate. The hottest month in Tokyo is in August, which the temperature averaging at 26.4 °C while the coldest month is in January where temperature averaging at 5.2 °C.

Highlights in Tokyo

• Tokyo Tower –Tokyo Tower is a tower in Shiba Park with a height of 332.6 m and is one of the tallest steel building in the world. Tokyo Tower is known as a symbol of the city of Tokyo and tourist attractions. This tower is used as an analogue TV transmitter, local digital TV and FM radio.
• Ginza – Ginza is a district in Chuo, Tokyo and is one of the famous tourist attractions in Tokyo. This place is an upscale shopping centre, entertainment and dining venues. There are a variety of shops, boutiques, art galleries, restaurants and cafes.
• Harajuku – Harajuku tourist spot is a popular designation for the area around JR Harajuku Station, Shibuya District, Tokyo. This Harajuku destination is famous as a fashion district.