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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 ...
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These Tokyo facts will unearth the beauty of its culture and environment, and resiliency of the people amidst wars and earthquakes.
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1. Tokyo began life as a village known as Edo. · 2. A massive earthquake destroyed nearly half of Tokyo in 1923. · 3. The Allied bombing of Tokyo ...
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Tokyo, Japan’s busy capital, mixes the ultramodern and the traditional, from neon-lit skyscrapers to historic temples. The opulent Meiji Shinto Shrine is known for its towering gate and surrounding woods. The Imperial Palace sits amid large public gardens. The city's many museums offer exhibits ranging from classical art (in the Tokyo National Museum) to a reconstructed kabuki theater (in the Edo-Tokyo Museum). ― Google... Read more