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Crowds in Asia: Tokyo vs Mumbai

by Morger » Fri Dec 12, 2025 11:33 am

I am planning a backpacking trip through Asia next year and I have a bit of anxiety about crowds. Everyone says Tokyo is incredibly packed, but I assume India must be even more intense just based on the sheer number of people. For those who have been to both, is the feeling of density comparable? I am trying to mentally prepare myself for the crush of people on public transport.
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Re: Crowds in Asia: Tokyo vs Mumbai

by Jiromio » Fri Dec 12, 2025 1:31 pm

It is a very different experience in both places. Tokyo is dense but organized; everyone follows the rules, so it flows. India feels much more chaotic and intense because the infrastructure is different. If you look at the raw data, it is actually quite surprising. I was comparing the population density of Japan vs. India on Georank recently. You will see that while Indian cities are crowded, Japan has a higher percentage of its population squeezed into very specific urban corridors because of the mountains. The stats might help you visualize what you are walking into.
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