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2. History of Tokyo - Wikipedia

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   The history of Tokyo, Japan's capital prefecture and largest city, starts with archeological remains in the area dating back around 5,000 years. Tokyo's oldest temple is possibly Sensō-ji in Asakusa, founded in 628. The city's original name, Edo, first appears in the 12th century.

3. Tokyo - Wikipedia

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   Tokyo serves as Japan's economic center and the seat of both the Japanese government and the Emperor of Japan. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government administers Tokyo's central 23 special wards (which formerly made up Tokyo City), various commuter towns and suburbs in its western area, and two outlying island chains known as the Tokyo Islands.

4. List of Historic Sites of Japan (Tokyo) - Wikipedia

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   Site Municipality Comments Image Coordinates Type Ref. *Former Hama-rikyū Teien Gardens 旧浜離宮庭園 kyū-Hama-rikyū teien: Chūō: Edo period gardens; also a Special Place of Scenic Beauty

5. Timeline of Tokyo - Wikipedia

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   The following is a timeline of the history of Tokyo, Japan This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources .

6. Capital of Japan - Wikipedia

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   While no laws have designated Tokyo as the Japanese capital, many laws have defined a "capital area" (首都圏, shuto-ken) that incorporates Tokyo. Article 2 of the Capital Area Consolidation Law (首都圏整備法) of 1956 states: "In this Act, the term 'capital area' shall denote a broad region comprising both the territory of the Tokyo Metropolis as well as outlying regions designated by ...

7. List of Places of Scenic Beauty of Japan (Tokyo) - Wikipedia

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   on the campus of the University of Tokyo; formerly part of the residence of the Maeda clan of the Kaga Domain 35°42′31″N 139°45′43″E  /  35.708660°N 139.761962°E  / 35.708660; 139.761962  ( Kaitokukan