Discover Tokyo
History
Where shoguns meet bullet trains. Edo, Tokyo’s former name, rose under Tokugawa shogunate rule from 1603 to 1868, becoming the world’s largest city by 1721. The Meiji Restoration in 1868 made it Japan’s imperial capital, with Western-style modernization. WWII firebombings destroyed much, but rapid postwar rebirth created districts like Akihabara for technology and Shibuya for fashion.
Geography
Tokyo sprawls across the Kanto Plain on Honshu Island, framed by Mount Fuji to the southwest. The Sumida River threads through skyscrapers, while Edo Castle’s moats mark the Imperial Palace grounds. Earthquake-resistant architecture dots this active seismic zone. Humid summers contrast with cherry-blossom springs.
Why Visit Tokyo?
🌸 Cherry Blossom Beauty
Experience hanami in Ueno Park and Shinjuku Gyoen during spring.
🍣 Culinary Adventures
Savor sushi at Tsukiji Market and Michelin-starred ramen spots.
🏙 Futuristic & Traditional
Explore neon-lit Shibuya and serene temples in Asakusa.