"Creative chaos, no jet lag"
World Famous
Tokyo / Shibuya
Japan
Neon-soaked streets, Shibuya crossing, anime culture, and the world's most creative subcultures.
“Berlin's techno scene is what Tokyo's wishes it could be”
European Alternative
Berlin
Germany
Europe's capital of counterculture: street art, legendary nightclubs, creative squats.
The True Cost
Average prices from London
World
Tokyo / Shibuya
flight
Europe
Berlin
train
€795
True price saved
True price reflects hidden social and ecological costs such as CO₂ and air pollution.
1.8t
Less CO₂
99%
Emission reduction
Prices are market averages, not lowest fares. Hidden costs based on CE Delft external-cost factors.
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Estimates from London, adjusted for current fuel prices
Tokyo / Shibuya
by flight · 9,562km
Tokyo / Shibuya
Berlin
Why These Two?
Both are creative megacities with thriving alternative cultures and legendary nightlife.
Travelling to Tokyo / Shibuya
By flight · 9,100 km
CO₂: 1,693 kg
Travelling to Berlin
By train · 600 km
CO₂: 17 kg(99% less)
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