Tokyo, Japan’s busy capital, mixes the ultramodern and the traditional, from neon-lit skyscrapers to historic temples. The opulent Meiji Shinto Shrine is known for its towering gate and surrounding woods. The Imperial Palace sits amid large public...
Population: 13.96 million (2021)
Capital: Tokyo
Demonym: Tokyoite
Divisions: 23 special wards, 26 cities, 1 district, and 4 subprefectures
Highest elevation: 2,017 m (6,617 ft)
Island: Honshu
ISO 3166-2: JP-13
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