This place comparison contrasts the lives of two children living in the megacities of London and Tokyo.
Video summary
Contrasting the lives of two children living in the capital cities London and Tokyo.
Louis, 8, from London and Kei, 8, from Tokyo show us what it鈥檚 like to live in a busy capital city.
Both Kei and Louis enjoy multiple modes of transport to travel around the city.
The children explain the pros and cons of growing up in the hustle and bustle of the metropolis.
They reveal their contrasting daily routines: waking up, brushing their teeth, getting the bus to school, eating fish and rice for breakfast in contrast to breakfast biscuits and jam.
They also tell us about their school, interests and aspirations, as well as the busiest areas of the city.
Together the two children鈥檚 lives highlight the cultural and geographical similarities and differences of two distinct places.
This clip was first broadcast as part of the series Your World.
Teacher Notes
Pupils could make lists of the similarities and differences between Tokyo and London.
Can they name some of the human geographical features they see in the clip?
Pupils could locate London and Tokyo and you could lead a discussion on different modes of transport around cities.
This clip is relevant for teaching Geography at KS1 and KS2 in England and Wales, Early and 1st level and 2nd Level in Scotland and Foundation and KS1 in Northern Ireland.
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