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The city was renamed Tokyo, meaning “eastern capital.” Edo had been Japan’s largest city since the 17th century. Tokyo’s population exceeded one million in the late 19th century, and as Japan’s political, economic, and cultural centre it became one of the world’s most populous cities in the 20th century.
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The history of Tokyo, Japan 's capital prefecture and largest city, starts with archeological remains in the area dating back around 5,000 years. Tokyo's oldest temple is possibly Sensō-ji in Asakusa, founded in 628. The city's original name, Edo, first appears in the 12th century.
During the Meiji Restoration in 1868, the name of the city was changed to Tokyo (東京, from 東 tō "east", and 京 kyō "capital"), when it became the new imperial capital, in line with the East Asian tradition of including the word capital (京) in the name of the capital city (for example, Kyoto (京都), Keijō (京城), Beijing (北京 ...
The Edo Period lasted for nearly 260 years until the Meiji Restoration in 1868, when the Tokugawa Shogunate ended and imperial rule was restored. The Emperor moved to Edo, which was renamed Tokyo. Thus, Tokyo became the capital of Japan.
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Traditionally, the home of the Emperor is considered the capital. From 794 through 1868, the Emperor lived in Heian-kyō, modern-day Kyoto. After 1868, the seat of the Government of Japan and the location of the Emperor's home was moved to Edo, which it renamed Tokyo. In 1941, the Ministry of Education published the "designation of Tokyo as capital"...
While no laws have designated Tokyo as the Japanese capital, many laws have defined a "capital area"(首都圏, shuto-ken) that incorporates Tokyo. Article 2 of the Capital Area Consolidation Law(首都圏整備法) of 1956 states: "In this Act, the term 'capital area' shall denote a broad region comprising both the territory of the Tokyo Metropolis as well as outly...
Legendary
This list of legendary capitals of Japan begins with the reign of Emperor Jimmu. The names of the Imperial palaces are in parentheses: 1. Kashihara, Yamato at the foot of Mount Unebi during reign of Emperor Jimmu 2. Kazuraki, Yamato during reign of Emperor Suizei 3. Katashiha, Kawachi during the reign of Emperor Annei 4. Karu, Yamato during reign of Emperor Itoku. 5. Waki-no-kami, Yamato during the reign of Emperor Kōshō 6. Muro, Yamato during reign of Emperor Kōan 7. Kuruda, Yamato during th...
Historical
This list of capitals includes the Imperial palaces names in parentheses. Kofun period 1. Karushima, Yamato (Palace of Akira), reign of Emperor Ōjin 2. Naniwa, Settsu (Palace of Takatsu), reign of Emperor Nintoku 3. Iware, Yamato (Palace of Wakasakura), reign of Emperor Richū 4. Tajihi, Kawachi (Palace of Shibakaki), reign of Emperor Hanzei 5. Asuka, Yamato (Palace of Tohotsu), reign of Emperor Ingyō 6. Isonokami, Yamato (Palace of Anaho), reign of Emperor Ankō 7. Sakurai, Nara (Hatsuse no As...
Hiraizumi was the capital of totally independent Northern Fujiwara polity (Ōshū) based in Tōhoku region, having defeated Emishitribes. This polity existed as Kyoto's internal politics prevented Kyo...Hakodate was the capital of the short lived Republic of Ezo(1869)Shuri was the capital of Ryukyu Kingdom (1429–1879) and Urasoe was capital of Chuzanfrom at least 1350, which predated the Ryukyu Kingdom.Fiévé, Nicolas and Paul Waley. (2003). Japanese Capitals in Historical Perspective: Place, Power and Memory in Kyoto, Edo and Tokyo. New York: Psychology Press. ISBN 9780700714094
Tokyo History. Published on : 27/12/2012. by : Japan Experience. Add to favorites. History of Tokyo: read an overview of Edo and Tokyo History from prehistoric times to the present day, covering society, economics, natural disasters, war, and revolution. History of Edo / Tokyo 江戸 東京 歴史. Overview of the history of Tokyo. Tokyo pre-history.
