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Tokyo was originally known as Edo. Its name was Economy:
changed when it became the imperial capital in 1868. C
Starting from a small fishing village, and growing h
Total Area: 2,187.66 km2 (844.66 sq mi) into the largest population center in Japan, Tokyo a
p
houses the headquarters of several of the nation's t
Total Population: 1,916,653 e
largest investment banks and insurance companies. It r
Major Cities: also serves as a hub for Japan's transportation and
publishing.
Akiruno Higashiyamato
Customs and Heritage:
Akishima Hino
Chofu Inagi -Edo was first fortified by the Edo clan, in the late
twelfth century. In 1457, Ota Dokan built Edo Castle.
Fuchu Kiyose In 1590, the town became the center of the nation-
Fussa Kodaira wide military government.

Hachioji Koganei -Many of Japan's most prestigious universities are in
Tokyo.
Hamura Kokubunji
-Cherry blossoms are viewed at the Tokyo Imperial
Higashikurume Komae
Palace.
Higashimurayama Kunitachi
-Tokyo often hosts national sporting events such as
Musashino Tama judo, and karate tournaments.
Machida Nishitokyo Cuisine: N/A

Mitaka Ome

Musashimurayama Tachikawa

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