Fun facts about Tokyo
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Tokyo was originally known as Edo, which translates to 'estuary'.
Tokyo
Japan
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital and most populous city of Japan. The population of the city proper was over 14 million as of 2023.
From the “Etymology” section
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The Great Kanto Earthquake in 1923 killed an estimated 105,000 citizens.
Tokyo
Japan
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital and most populous city of Japan. The population of the city proper was over 14 million as of 2023.
From the “History” section
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Tokyo Prefecture is the most populous and densest prefecture in Japan.
Tokyo
Japan
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital and most populous city of Japan. The population of the city proper was over 14 million as of 2023.
From the “Administration” section
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Tokyo's average elevation is 40 meters above sea level.
Tokyo
Japan
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital and most populous city of Japan. The population of the city proper was over 14 million as of 2023.
From the “Geography” section
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The Izu Islands and Ogasawara Islands are part of Tokyo, extending over 1,000 km from the mainland.
Tokyo
Japan
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital and most populous city of Japan. The population of the city proper was over 14 million as of 2023.
From the “Geography” section
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Photo: Morio · CC BY-SA 3.0