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Report: Tokyo is the World’s Hottest Trending Tourist Spot
A travel site says Tokyo is the top trending destination for travelers. Here are the popular — and less popular — spots they’re visiting.
By Jay Allen
This year, Japan has seen record-breaking tourist numbers, so it’s no surprise that the country’s top travel destinations are receiving international attention. One travel site says the numbers don’t lie: Tokyo is now the world’s top trending destination. Find out why people are coming here and how to avoid the crowds.
Why Tokyo takes the cake
The travel site TripAdvisor recently released a list of its top trending worldwide destinations — and Tokyo landed in the number one slot. The site gives the award to locations that “receive a high volume of above-and-beyond reviews and opinions from the Tripadvisor community over a 12-month period.” It’s an award given to only 1% of all destinations.
Between enjoying cherry blossoms, late-night karaoke, attractions such as the Toyosu fish market, and its great food and Akihabara, Tokyo is drawing more rave reviews than ever. Other statistics show the city remains the top…
