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Location Tokyo is the capital and largest city of Japan, and is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. It is located on the eastern side of the main island called Honshu. Click on the map for more information or On “Back” to return to the main menu Location Back

Map of Tokyo Tokyo has a population of over 35 million people and is made up of 23 special wards. It is the world's most populous metropolitan area and has the largest metropolitan economy in the world. Click “Back” to return to the main menu. Map of Tokyo Back

Climate The Average temperature in Tokyo is 16°C. August is the hottest month and January the coldest. There's about 20°C difference between summer and winter. There are four distinct seasons, mild spring and fall, hot summer, and winter with a few snowfalls. Click on “Back” to return to the Main Menu Back

History Tokyo has a long history from a fishing village to the capital of Japan to a world economic power. World War II had a great impact on the city as much need to be rebuilt. Select which time frame you would like more information on or click “Back” to return to the main menu. After World War II Pre World War II Back

Pre World War II Tokyo was originally a small fishing village called Edo. In 1603, the Shogun moved his base of military operations there and it effectively became the capital of Japan. In 1869, the Emperor moved to Edo and turned Edo castle into the Imperial Palace. Learn more about Tokyo After WWII or click “Back” to return to the Main Menu Back

After World War II The bombing of Tokyo left much of the city destroyed. The city was rebuilt and showcased during the 1964 Olympics. Now with over 35 million people, Tokyo is one of the largest and financially powerful cities in the world. After World War II Back

Ueno Zoological Gardens Things to do The Imperial Palace and Higashi Gyoen Tokyo Disneyland Tokyo Sea Life Park Ueno Zoological Gardens Sumo Wrestling Back

References Sakura (Traditional) - performed by the Hideo Osaka Ensemble - Album: Traditional Music of the Japanese Geisha (Remastered) - 2008 Main slide Tokyo at Night - http://www.wallpaperbase.com/wallpapers/photography/tokyo/tokyo_2.jpg Tokyo Harbour - http://www.photos4travel.com/japan/travel-tokyo_+japan.jpg Location Slide http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo Japan map - http://media.photobucket.com/image/tokyo%20map%20japan/amleth/japan_map.jpg http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greater_Tokyo_Area Tokyo map - http://tokyomap.com/images/tokyomap.gif Climate Slide http://www.sakura-house.com/tips/tokyo_general/climate/climate.htm Rainfall/Temp Graph - http://www.sakura-house.com/tips/tokyo_general/climate/graph.gif History Slide tokyo bombedWWII - http://www.greatdreams.com/war/tokyo1945www.jpg endo palace - http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/08/Tokyo_Imperial_Palace_pic_08.jpg tokyo WWII - http://www.thetokyotraveler.com/files/2008/10/image21.png http://www.thetokyotraveler.com/2008/10/letters-from-kobe-post-wwii-japan/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Tokyo Imperial Palace - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Kyosai_Kiyomitsu_001.jpg 1964 Olympics - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Tokyo1964cauldron.JPG Eitai Bridge - http://thundafunda.com/33/World-tour/download/Eitai Bridge,Tokyo,Japan pictures.jpg Things to do Slide http://www.tourism.metro.tokyo.jp/english/tourists/spot/area_intro/index.html http://sankan.kunaicho.go.jp/english/guide/koukyo.html imperial palace - http://ic2.pbase.com/o5/31/700431/1/67894068.QJyyTVPv.Imperial_Palace.jpg tokyo disney - http://stopamoment.typepad.com/.a/6a00e5520a17f3883401156fc6c4ee970c-800wi Tokyo Sea Life - http://www.japannavigator.com/wp-includes/images/pics/kasai2.jpg http://www.tokyo-zoo.net/english/ueno/main.html panda - http://img.timeinc.net/time/daily/2007/facelift/panda0106.jpg http://www.sumo.or.jp/eng/ sumo - http://blog.pearltrees.com/wp-content/2009/02/combat-de-sumo-a-tokyo_diaporama.jpg Back