Tokyo, Japan is one of 47 districts or metropolises of Japan. It has seen years of evolution from the start of
its establishment as a small fishing village to one of the most thriving and
economically enriched mega cities in the world. Tokyo, was once called Edo, a
town established in the late twentieth century by the Edo clan. In 1590, the
military dictator, called a shogunate, Tokugawu Ieyasyu, made Edo his military
base and soon the town grew into a rapidly growing centre for the
military government. During this time and throughout the 18th century, Edo
established its reputation as one of the largest cities in the world with
up to one million inhabitants.
In the 19th century, Japan underwent a revolution following the overthrow of the shogunate. Japan was now under the reign of Emperor Meiji who took control over Edo, as well as Japan. Emperor Meji later renamed Edo, into what it is known to this very day, Tokyo, meaning 'The Eastern Capital.' Tokyo modernised and grew into Japan's de facto capital, partly due to the residence of the Emperor, but also from its history which made Tokyo flourish into a political and cultural centre.
In the 19th century, Japan underwent a revolution following the overthrow of the shogunate. Japan was now under the reign of Emperor Meiji who took control over Edo, as well as Japan. Emperor Meji later renamed Edo, into what it is known to this very day, Tokyo, meaning 'The Eastern Capital.' Tokyo modernised and grew into Japan's de facto capital, partly due to the residence of the Emperor, but also from its history which made Tokyo flourish into a political and cultural centre.
Over the years, especially during the twentieth century, The 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake saw similar and horrendous results in contrast with the 2011 Japanese nuclear disaster from the effects of a tsunami and earthquake. In 1945, Tokyo's infrastructure experienced heavy bombing by allied forces that led to the destruction of major areas and killing up to 200,000 people.
Following the aftermath of the war, Tokyo was in impressive form following its reconstruction, which then hosted the 1964 Summer Olympics. In the 1960s and onwards, Tokyo saw substantial industrial, economical and infrastructure growth and development, and soon became one of the most developed cities in the world by 1980. Today, Tokyo is regarded as a post-industrial city and is among on of the top most livable cities in the world. As of August 2011, Tokyo's metro population was 35,682,460. It's metropolis population is currently 13,185,502.
Following the aftermath of the war, Tokyo was in impressive form following its reconstruction, which then hosted the 1964 Summer Olympics. In the 1960s and onwards, Tokyo saw substantial industrial, economical and infrastructure growth and development, and soon became one of the most developed cities in the world by 1980. Today, Tokyo is regarded as a post-industrial city and is among on of the top most livable cities in the world. As of August 2011, Tokyo's metro population was 35,682,460. It's metropolis population is currently 13,185,502.
Bibliography:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo - 28/05/2012, 29/05/2012
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