Tokyo is the capital city of Japan. literally means “capital in the east”. Tokyo is the largest city in the world, with an area of ​​600 km² and a megapole region with a population of 35.3 million. It is located at the mouth of the Sumida River, on the shores of Tokyo Bay, which is a recess of the Pacific Ocean, in the central part of Honşu Island. In Tokyo, winters are quite warm, summers are hot and humid.

The opening of the region where Tokyo is today to settlement dates back to ancient times. After the establishment of a strong imperial administration in Japan in the 6th century, it became a part of the Musashi province.

The port city of Tokyo on the shores of Tokyo Bay was known as Edo (“estuary gate”) until the 19th century. Edo castle occurred in Japanese history in the 12th century as the homeland of the powerful samurai clan Edo family. In 1603, the founder of the Tokugava Shogunate, Ieyasu Tokugava, made Edo the capital of the shogun rule. Under the shogunate regime, Edo developed into the center of Japan’s global and economic political sphere.

The Japanese emperor, who ended the Shogun rule in 1868, migrated from Kyoto to the former Shogun Palace in Edo Castle, and the name of the city changed from Kyoto to Tokyo, as it was the capital in the east.

Tokyo was severely damaged by the earthquake on September 12, 1923. After the earthquake, the city was rebuilt and suburbs began to form around it during this period. 20 years later II. It was destroyed again by heavy bombardment by US planes in World War II.

After the 1950s, Tokyo showed a parallel development with the country’s economy and grew rapidly and reached its present level.

In the center of the city is the Imperial Palace surrounded by moats and extensive gardens. To the east of the palace is the Maranouçi district, considered the center of the Japanese business world; to the northeast lies Kanda district, where many universities and printing houses are located. The official buildings were gathered in the Kasumigaseki district to the south of the palace. The national parliament building is in the west of Kasumigaseki. Ginza district, a world-famous shopping center, is in the eastern part of the city. Tokyo’s architecture ranges from two- or three-story wooden houses, to Meiji-era stone structures and skyscrapers made of concrete or steel. Meici Temple, which is Japan’s main center of worship, is considered a national monument.

Initially, the buildings were limited to 30 meters to be earthquake resistant, but after the 1960s many new earthquake resistant buildings were built that exceed this height. The main ones are Mainiçi Publishing House, Tokyo Cathedral, National Theater and International Trade Center.

Urban transportation is provided by buses, subways and electric trains belonging to the public or private sector. There are two airports in Tokyo, one for domestic flights and the other for international flights.

Tokyo, the cultural center of Japan, has many museums, libraries and universities. Ueno Park includes the Tokyo National Museum, the National Science Museum, the Zoo and the National Museum of Western Art. Most universities and colleges in Japan are in Tokyo. The main national institutions of higher education outside of Tokyo University are Tokyo Institute of Technology, Hitotsubashi University and Tokyo Fine Arts University. The most famous private universities are Vaseda and Keio universities.

Places To See
In fact, Tokyo surprises those looking for a very authentic and exotic city at first step. What appears is all forms of modern life.

What about those who hide and those in between?
The Imperial Palace is in the very center of Tokyo. You can photograph the palace, which is usually closed to visit, from the outside (best seen over the Nijubashi Bridge).
Sensoji Temple is also one of Tokyo’s top tourist attractions. M.S. Built in 620, the temple is one of the Kaaba of Buddhism. Its address is 2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku.

Tokyo National Museum is Japan’s largest museum. You can see all stages of the history of Japan here.

You should definitely see Tsukiji Fish Market. The best time is between 4-8 in the morning. There is no other place where you can eat sushi so fresh. Its address is Tsukiji Subway Station Honganji Temple exit.

You can also visit the Tokyo Stock Exchange free of charge with an English-speaking guide.
The traditional tea ceremony is one of the must-see activities in Tokyo. You can see the tea ceremonies in many hotels, but before you go, be sure to ask if you can watch the tea ceremonies.

The tallest aquarium in the world is also in Tokyo. In Tokyo International Aquarium, you can see fish from all over the world.

Disneyland is also one of Tokyo’s attractive centers.

Ueno Park, Shinjuku Gyoen, Hama Rikyu Garden are also must-see places.