Explain how and when Tokyo became a 'megacity'.

2) Many buildings in Tokyo are seismic proof because Japan sits on a fault line where tectonic plates move beneath the earth, making it prone to earthquakes.

3) One important landmark in Tokyo is the Tokyo Skytree, which is the tallest freestanding broadcasting and observation tower in the world at 634 metres. Another is the Senso-ji temple, the oldest and most important Buddhist temple in Tokyo. (Either answer is acceptable).

4) The rules of sumo wrestling are: a contestant loses if any part of their body (other than their feet) touches the ground or if they are pushed out of the sacred circle.

5) For Buddhists, cherry blossoms (sakura) are seen as a reflection of our lives because they only bloom for a short time, symbolizing the beauty and brevity of life.