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What is the capital of Japan?

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  1. User

    What is the capital of Japan?

  2. Assistant

    The capital of Japan is called Tokyo, traditionally, the home of the Emperor is considered the capital. From 794 through 1868, the Emperor lived in Heian-kyō, modern-day Kyoto. After 1868, the seat of the Government of Japan and the location of the Emperor's home was moved to Edo, which it renamed Tokyo.

  3. User

    What can you tell me about the history of the city? Any fun facts? I'm going on holiday there next week :)

  4. Assistant

    Sure! Here is some history and a few fun facts about Tokyo:

    1. The name "Tokyo" means "Eastern Capital" in Japanese.

    2. It was during the Meiji Restoration that the capital was moved to Edo, which is when it was renamed Tokyo.

    3. Tokyo was heavily damaged from Allied bombing raids during World War II, but it was rebuilt and became an economic and technological hub in Eastern Asia.

    4. Tokyo has hosted the Summer Olympics twice, one in 1964 and again in 2021.

    5. Tokyo is the largest city in Japan and the world, home to roughly 14 million people as of 2022, with the Tokyo Metro Area home to over 40 million people.