Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo

General Information
Name	Tokyo, Japan
Native Name	東京都
Other Names
Settlement Type	Metropolis
Transliteration
Language 1
Type 1
Info 1
Location
Coordinates	35°41 N°139
Map
Population
Total	13929286
Density	auto per km²
Area
Total	2194 km²
Land	km²
Water	km²
Government
Type
Leader
Time Zone
Standard	UTC
DST	UTC

Tokyo (Japanese: 東京都 , Tōkyō-to) is the capital city of Japan and one of its 47 prefectures. It is located at the head of Tokyo Bay and is part of the Kantō region on the central coast of Honshu, Japan's largest island. Tokyo is the political, economic, and cultural center of Japan and is the most populous metropolitan area in the world.

History

Tokyo was originally a small fishing village named Edo. It became a prominent city in the early 17th century when Tokugawa Ieyasu established the Tokugawa shogunate there. Edo became the de facto capital of Japan, although the official capital remained Kyoto, where the Emperor of Japan resided. In 1868, with the Meiji Restoration, the Emperor moved to Edo, which was renamed Tokyo, meaning "Eastern Capital."

Geography

Tokyo is situated in the southeastern part of Honshu and is bordered by Chiba Prefecture to the east, Yamanashi Prefecture to the west, Kanagawa Prefecture to the south, and Saitama Prefecture to the north. The city is divided into 23 special wards, each governed as an individual city, and 39 municipalities in the western part of the prefecture.

Economy

Tokyo is a major international finance center, home to the headquarters of several of the world's largest investment banks and insurance companies, and serves as a hub for Japan's transportation, publishing, and broadcasting industries. The Tokyo Stock Exchange is the largest in Japan and one of the largest in the world.

Culture

Tokyo is known for its vibrant culture, which blends traditional Japanese elements with modern influences. The city is home to numerous museums, theaters, and festivals. Notable cultural sites include the Tokyo National Museum, the National Museum of Western Art, and the Kabukiza Theatre.

Education

Tokyo is a major center for higher education in Japan, with many universities and colleges, including the prestigious University of Tokyo, Waseda University, and Keio University.

Transportation

Tokyo has an extensive public transportation network, including the Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway, as well as the JR East rail network. The city is also served by two major airports: Narita International Airport and Haneda Airport.

Also see

• History of Tokyo
• Geography of Tokyo
• Economy of Tokyo
• Culture of Tokyo
• Education in Tokyo
• Transportation in Tokyo