Population in Tokyo area increases further

[yuiyoshida]

The population in Tokyo and surrounding areas increased further in 2015, government data show.

The number of people who moved into the capital and three neighboring prefectures - Saitama, Chiba and Kanagawa - last year exceeded that of people who left by 119,357, according to the data, released by the internal affairs ministry on Friday.

The greater Tokyo area thus saw a net population inflow for the 20th straight year. The 2015 figure was 9,949 higher than in 2014.

The population concentration in the Tokyo area has been strengthening on the back of the economic recovery, ministry officials said.
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[daleanime]

1. I would love to visit....

any one have an extra futon? Not that I could have afford the plane trip.

[miyazaki]

2. One tip is to use the Asian travel agencies

which mostly cater to Asian tourists but of course anyone can use. These places
are online and have offices in the countries they service, including the USA, so English
is really not a problem. Very often there are round trip specials to all major Asian destinations
well under a thousand dollars.