Tokyo is considered the capital of Japan, known as the Metropolis of Tokyo. Contrary to what many people think, it is not a city. The country is made up of city halls, with Tokyo being one of the 47 existing city halls in Japan. THE metropolis it is made up of 23 districts, municipalities and some villages, in addition to representing the political, economic, educational and cultural center of Japan.
History
Tokyo was founded with the construction of Edo Castle, in 1457, being still called Edo or Yedo, and not Tokyo, starting, then, the so-called Edo Period (feudal military dictatorship), led by Tokugawa Shogunate, that had absolute power in Japan by taking the Castle. During this period, the nobility and the Emperor of Japan remained in the province of Kyoto.
Edo became a populous region, but suffered many losses because of the severaldisasters like the Great Fire of Edo in 1657, which killed thousands. In 1868, he changed the name from Edo to Tokyo. Then, in the year 1871, the Prefectures of Japan were officially created, and one of them was the Prefecture of Tokyo.
Throughout its history, Tokyo has suffered numerous rebates by chance of wars that devastated the country, mainly during the period of Second World War. The metropolis managed to rebuild itself in the post-war period, becoming one of the most dynamic areas in the world. It is known for advancestechnological employees in its transport system, in its industries, infrastructure and in the basic sanitation system.
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→ What was the capital of Japan before Tokyo?
Before Tokyo, the capital of Japan was Kyoto, a province located on Honshu Island.
Until 1868, Japan's capital was Kyoto, one of the country's prefectures located on the island of Honshu. Kyoto ceased to be the capital when the Emperor moved to Edo Castle, located in the Tokyo region, naming it as PalaceImperial. Kyoto, known as the “Oldcapital”, is also part of a metropolitan region, constituted by the provinces of Osaka and Kobe.
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Population
Tokyo City Hall has a population of just over 9 million people. Presents a high demographic density, with about 14 thousand inhabitants per square kilometer.
The majority of the population is made up of Japanese and the minority is mainly represented by Koreans and Chinese. O large population contingent changed the landscape of the city, which previously consisted of residences that needed to be replaced by buildings.
Tokyo metropolitan area
Tokyo, considered a metropolis, is part of the Metropolitan Region of Tokyo, which corresponds to the other city halls around Tokyo. This area has a population of approximately 37 million inhabitants, being considered the urban area with the highest population concentration in the world.
Main geographic features
Tokyo is located on the coast of Honsu, the largest island in the archipelago of 6,852 islands that make up Japan. The main provinces are also found in this area. To the east of the metropolis is the city hall of Chiba; to the West, the Prefecture of Yamanashi; to the north, Saitama Prefecture; and to the south, Kanagawa Prefecture.
The region has a relief with enoughaccidentsgeographic and is characterized by the presence of mountains and volcanoes. The characteristic climate is temperate with high air humidity. Winter is usually harsh with very low temperatures and an annual average of 14ºC.
Economy
Tokyo is considered the financial center from Japan and has the biggest Gross Domestic Product in the world, valued at more than $1.4 trillion. The capital stock exchange is one of the most representative.
Characterized by the large number of companies, banks, electronics companies, petrochemicals and automobile factories, Tokyo is also known for its greatdevelopment that stands out in sumptuousbuildings that permeate its landscape.
Tourism
Tokyo is a province much visited by tourists from all over the world. In 2016, it received around 24 million foreigners. fullinattractions tourist attractions, such as Buddhist temples, famous shrines, parks, museums, there are countless programs to be done in the metropolis.
→ Shibuya
In the Shibuya district, you will find the busiest intersection in the world, the Shibuya Crossing.
Shibuya corresponds to one of Tokyo's neighborhoods. It is known for the presence of several malls and stores, inspiring fashion all the time. The night in the neighborhood is very bright. One of the best known points is the ShibuyaCrossing, the busiest intersection in the world.
At this intersection, hundreds of people and vehicles cross daily in complete organization and respect for signs. Another well-known spot in the neighborhood is found at the exit of Shibuya Station: the statue of the dog Hachiko, present in the movie “Always by your side”.
→ Osaka
Osaka is known as the “Japanese Cuisine” because of the countlessmarkets existing in the region. It is the third most populous province in Japan and the second most important financial center in the country. One of the sights is Osaka Castle, the city's postcard, built over 400 years ago.
→Shinjuku
Shinjuku is an area of the metropolitan area of Tokyo, considered a centerinBusiness. In the neighborhood, is located the busiest subway station in the country. Throughout the neighborhood, we find shopping centers, electronics stores and several skyscrapers. It is considered the ideal place for those who want to shop and discover the nightlife.
→ Asakusa
Asakusa is a districthistoric of Tokyo filled with temples. The oldest and most important is the Sensoji Temple. The blocks in the neighborhood are full of buildings that refer to the Edo Period.
Curiosities
Cherry blossoms in Chidorigafuchi Park during the spring season.
Tokyo is the most populous urban area in the world.
Forecasts made by United Nations Organization report that Tokyo will remain at the top of the list of the most populous cities in the world until 2028. Forecasts indicate that the city of New Delhi, India, will surpass the Japanese capital.|1|
Tokyo suffers from many natural disasters such as earthquakes. This is due to its location, being in a region of volcanoes and at the boundary of the Eurasian and Pacific tectonic plates, it is therefore susceptible to earthquakes and other geological phenomena.
Tokyo was voted one of the cities with the highest cost of living on the planet.
There are occurrences of periodic typhoons in Tokyo.
The Japanese capital will host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2020.
Tokyo is especially visited in the springtime due to the cherry blossoms.
