The city of Tokyo is not only a political, but also a major cultural and scientific center of the country. This is one of the largest megacities in the world; more than 13 million people live in it. The modern capital of Japan over the past decades has become an international financial and economic center, and continues to grow.
The city begins its history with the construction of the fort in the 12th century. Several times he was severely damaged by powerful earthquakes, during the Second World War, most of it was destroyed by bombing. But by the middle of the last century, the capital of Japan was completely restored, industrial enterprises and scientific institutions began to work. Today, almost all large enterprises have been moved beyond the city limits, leaving only high-tech and high-tech industries.
Tokyo Attractions
The most famous landmark of the city is the Imperial Palace, the construction of which was begun in the 16th century. The emperor of Japan with his family lives in it today. The territory of the palace is decorated with a magnificent garden, furnished in a national style.
The capital of Japan is famous for its numerous religious complexes, only Buddhist temples number 2953. One of the most famous is the Shinto Meiji Temple, surrounded by a magnificent park.
You can admire the beautiful views of the city from the viewing platforms of the television tower. In good weather, Mount Fuji, the symbol of Japan, can be seen from here. The most popular tourist destinations are: Disney's park with water attractions, Japanese Disneyland, Tokyo Tama Zoo, Akihabara electronic town.
Ancient capitals of the country
Tokyo is currently the capital of Japan, and there have been four in the history of the country. First, the political centers of the Japanese state were Kamakura and Nara, then they became the city of Kyoto. Since 1896, this status passed to Edo, as Tokyo was previously called.
The city of Nara is the only ancient capital of Japan that managed to maintain its pristine appearance. The ancient monasteries located here allow you to see the shrines of early Buddhism. The most famous of them is Horyuji Monastery. The Todaiji temple complex houses a grand bronze statue of Buddha.
Another former capital of the country - the city of Kamakura, located on the ocean coast, has become a resort center with many restaurants and hotels. Two hundred temples adorn it. The main attraction of the ancient city is a majestic bronze open-air Buddha statue cast in the 13th century.
Kyoto, the former capital of Japan, has now become the administrative center of the prefecture of the same name. In the 13th century it was known as a major cultural and religious center. He became famous for his skillful artisans who made porcelain and ceramic products, accessories for temples and tea ceremonies, silk products, high-quality paper and much more. The high reputation of products from Kyoto remains to this day.