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2 days ago · Tokyo's 23 special wards, one part of the Tokyo Metropolis prefecture. The history of Tokyo, Japan's capital prefecture and largest city, starts with archeological remains in the area dating back around 5,000 years. Tokyo's oldest temple is possibly Sensō-ji in Asakusa, founded in 628.
3 days ago · Yokohama ( Japanese: 横浜, pronounced [jokohama] ⓘ) is the second-largest city in Japan by population [1] and by area, and the country's most populous municipality. It is the capital city and the most populous city in Kanagawa Prefecture, with a 2020 population of 3.8 million. It lies on Tokyo Bay, south of Tokyo, in the Kantō region of ...
- 437.38 km² (168.87 sq mi)
- Kanagawa Prefecture
3 days ago · Mainland Tokyo is divided into two sections: Western Tokyo and the special wards of Tokyo. All of the prefecture's tallest buildings are within the 23 special wards, which comprise the area formerly incorporated as Tokyo City. Nishi-Shinjuku, a district within Shinjuku, was the prefecture's first major skyscraper development area.
Apr 14, 2024 · Shibuya, one of Tokyo’s 23 special wards, is really the heart of the city’s buzz and excitement. It’s a place where fashion, culture, and entertainment come alive in the most colourful ways. The image most people associate with Shibuya is its renowned pedestrian scramble, a bustling crosswalk symbolizing Tokyo’s vibrant urban life.
Apr 2, 2024 · Tokyo Metropolis is made up of special wards, municipalities, cities, towns, and villages. The central area consists of 23 special wards, known as ku, while the Tama area is composed of 26 cities, 3 towns, and 1 village. For administrative purposes, Tokyo is divided into 23 wards or ku. Each ward has its unique characteristics and attractions.
Apr 15, 2024 · Shinjuku is on the western edge of central Tokyo. There’s Shinjuku “ku” (the word for Tokyo’s so-called special wards, of which there are 23), which is super big and includes neighborhoods such as Kagurazaka and Yotsuya. But what people tend to think of as Shinjuku (and what we’re covering here) is the broad area around Shinjuku Station.
Apr 11, 2024 · Doolittle Raid (April 18, 1942), during World War II, U.S. Army Air Forces bombing raid on Tokyo and other Japanese cities. Lieutenant Colonel James H. Doolittle led 16 B-25 bombers from the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier Hornet in a spectacular surprise attack that caused little damage but boosted Allied morale.
