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A Tokyo overview gives one an overall picture about the city and educates one
about the city's history, culture, geography and other details. Tokyo, which in
English means the 'Eastern Capital', is the capital of Japan. It is one of the
most developed and advanced cities as well as a major tourist destination of the
world.
Tokyo was originally known as Edo. It was small fishing village, which later
on became the home to the Japanese Imperial dynasty. It is the largest city
of the country and also one of the main administrative regions of Japan. The
Tokyo metropolis consists of three main parts, which include 23 special wards,
the Tama Area and the islands. Located in the center of the Japanese archipelago,
the city is bordered by the Edogawa River, Tamagawa River, Chiba Prefecture,
Yamanashi Prefecture, Kanagawa Prefecture and the Saitama Prefecture.
Tokyo is one of the most populated cities of the world. As on September 1st,
2003 its population stood at 12.36 million. The city enjoys a mild climate and
is prone to earthquakes. The Tokyo economy is the largest metropolitan economy
of the world. The major industries of its economy include publishing, broadcasting
and transportation. Infact, the city is one of the major international finance
centers of the world.
Tokyo is the seat of Japan's culture. The city is filled with a large number
of historical sites, museums and architectural monuments that are glaring examples
of Japanese history, art, architecture and culture. You can check out the Tokyo
National Museum or Imperial Palace. One can also find a number of shopping malls,
restaurants, bars, and nightclubs over here.
One can find a number of hotels over here where the tourists can stay when
on a holiday to this city. The hotels offer world-class facilities and services
that make your stay a comfortable one. Getting to this city is not at all difficult
as it can be accessed by rail, road, air and by sea.
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