Tokyo is the capital and largest city in Japan. It has a population of 13 million, and a density of nearly 6000 per square kilometer. Tokyo literally means "Eastern Capital," and was named such when Emperor Meiji moved his residence from Kyoto (which means "Capital City") to Tokyo. Prior to this, Tokyo was known as Edo. The Tokugawa Shoguns, who ruled Japan from 1603 to 1858, had their seat of power in Edo, and it became one of the most important cities in Japan during this time. Much of Tokyo was destroyed during Allied bombings in World War II, including many important historical sites, but some of the most significant historical locations have been rebuilt.
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