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Hace 4 días · 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.
Hace 3 días · Tokyo, to (metropolis), in east-central Honshu, Japan. It is bordered by the ken (prefectures) of Saitama (north), Chiba (east), Yamanashi (west), and Kanagawa (southwest) and by Tokyo Bay (southeast). It is centred on the city of Tokyo, which is both the national capital and the capital of the metropolis.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Hace 6 días · The Tokugawa Shogunate oversaw Edo until the Meiji Restoration of 1868 re-instilled imperial rule and Edo became the official capital of Japan. Taking on the name Tokyo, the city industrialized and spread out from its original center. Today, old Edo is mostly unrecognizable.
Hace 6 días · Key Takeaways: Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is a bustling metropolis with a rich history, vibrant culture, and impressive landmarks like the Tokyo Tower and the world’s busiest railway station.
Hace 2 días · Mutsuhito, who was to reign until 1912, selected a new reign title—Meiji, or Enlightened Rule—to mark the beginning of a new era in Japanese history. To further dramatize the new order, the capital was relocated from Kyoto, where it had been situated since 794, to Tokyo (Eastern Capital), the new name for Edo.
Hace 5 días · Bombing of Tokyo, (March 9–10, 1945), firebombing raid (codenamed “Operation Meetinghouse”) by the United States on the capital of Japan during the final stages of World War II, often cited as one of the most destructive acts of war in history, more destructive than the bombing of Dresden, Hiroshima, or Nagasaki.
Hace 1 día · Tokyo, the bustling capital city of Japan, is not only known for its high-tech advancements and vibrant youth culture, but also for its rich history and traditional customs. Travelers to Tokyo have the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the traditional Japanese way of life and explore the city's many cultural treasures.
