Despite the fast-paced lifestyle of Japanese culture, Tokyo is such a surreal environment with its concrete buildings that elevate up into the clouds, the flashing billboards framing the city streets and lustrous lights highlighting every aspect of this exciting city. Tokyo takes business, modern technology and traffic to the extreme. It is one the most innovative and tech-forward cities in the world. Tokyo is home to countless trendsetters and the futuristically fashionable. Between the vibrant beaming neon lights, fabulous restaurants and karaoke bars, Tokyo is enough to put your brain into sensory overload, while having the time of your life. Be sure to take some time away from all of the technology and isolate yourself in the hidden serene gardens and temples that tucked away in the city. Visiting the Meiji Shrine, known as one of the largest shrines in Tokyo, was really quite inspirational.