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Cities of JapanCities of Japan

TokyoTokyo

Tokyo (Tokyo ( 東京東京 ) is Japan ) is Japan largest city.largest city.400 years ago the 400 years ago the shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu decided to move decided to move his government to Tokyo.his government to Tokyo.Tokyo's population Tokyo's population consist of 12,678,395.consist of 12,678,395. Tokyo's official Tokyo's official symbol has three arcs symbol has three arcs forming the letter T for forming the letter T for Tokyo in the shape of a Tokyo in the shape of a vivid green ginkgo leaf. vivid green ginkgo leaf. Most populous Most populous metropolis in the world. metropolis in the world.

YokohamaYokohama

Yokohama was virtually Yokohama was virtually obliterated by the earthquake obliterated by the earthquake of 1923 and subsequent fires. of 1923 and subsequent fires. The city was quickly rebuilt into The city was quickly rebuilt into a leading port with deep a leading port with deep Chinese influences. Chinese influences. Yokohama is a city in Yokohama is a city in Southeastern Honshu and Southeastern Honshu and located on the western shore located on the western shore of Tokyo Bay.of Tokyo Bay.The population in Yokohama is The population in Yokohama is 3,570,00.3,570,00.Yokohama is home to the Yokohama is home to the Shin-Yokohama Ramen Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum. Museum.

OsakaOsakaLike many metropolitan areas Like many metropolitan areas on the Honshu Island, Osaka on the Honshu Island, Osaka was virtually leveled by US was virtually leveled by US bombing during World War II. bombing during World War II. This devastation resulted in This devastation resulted in makeshift concrete facades, makeshift concrete facades, which continue to dominate which continue to dominate Osaka's skyline. Osaka's skyline. Osaka is home to a number of Osaka is home to a number of historical and entertainment historical and entertainment venues including Osaka venues including Osaka Castle, Osaka Aquarium ( the Castle, Osaka Aquarium ( the largest in Japan! ), and largest in Japan! ), and Universal Studios Japan.Universal Studios Japan.Osaka is Japan's second Osaka is Japan's second largest city and located largest city and located approximately 215 miles/346 approximately 215 miles/346 kilometers west of Tokyo. kilometers west of Tokyo. Osaka's population is Osaka's population is 2,626,635 2,626,635

NagoyaNagoya

Nagoya was the birthplace of Nagoya was the birthplace of the notorious Japanese the notorious Japanese gambling game Pachinko. gambling game Pachinko. A sort of pinball game played A sort of pinball game played on a vertical board.on a vertical board.Pachinko was supposedly Pachinko was supposedly invented in Nagoya following invented in Nagoya following World War II. World War II. Nagoya is located in central Nagoya is located in central Honshu next to Ise Bay. It is Honshu next to Ise Bay. It is located approximately halfway located approximately halfway between Tokyo and Osaka. between Tokyo and Osaka. Nagoya's population is Nagoya's population is 2,190,0002,190,000

SapporoSapporoDramatic architectural Dramatic architectural renderings of massive renderings of massive buildings constructed out of buildings constructed out of ice and snow are an annual ice and snow are an annual February tradition during the February tradition during the Sapporo Snow Festival. Sapporo Snow Festival. Sapporo is also home to Sapporo is also home to Japan's major breweries, Japan's major breweries, including Kirin, Asahi, and including Kirin, Asahi, and Sapporo. Sapporo. Although Sapporo is the fifth Although Sapporo is the fifth largest city in Japan, it is largest city in Japan, it is nevertheless considered a nevertheless considered a favorite pastoral destination favorite pastoral destination among the Japanese. among the Japanese. Sapporo is located on Sapporo is located on Hokkaido, the northern most Hokkaido, the northern most island in the Japanese island in the Japanese archipelago. archipelago. The population of Sapporo The population of Sapporo is 1.8 million is 1.8 million

HiroshimaHiroshimaAfter the destruction of the After the destruction of the atomic bombing during WWII, atomic bombing during WWII, Hiroshima received donations Hiroshima received donations of streetcars from all over of streetcars from all over Japan. Japan. The city was then able to The city was then able to rebuild its streetcar system.rebuild its streetcar system.Which today is the most Which today is the most extensive system of its kind in extensive system of its kind in the country.the country. Hiroshima is located on the Hiroshima is located on the western part of the Honshu western part of the Honshu Island. Island. Hiroshima's population is Hiroshima's population is 1,137,0001,137,000

KyotoKyoto

Located in the middle-western Located in the middle-western area of Honshu, the main area of Honshu, the main island of Japan.island of Japan.Kyoto is one of Japan's largest Kyoto is one of Japan's largest cities and an important cultural cities and an important cultural and spiritual center. and spiritual center. It is a key city in Japan's It is a key city in Japan's transportation system, and it is transportation system, and it is a major center of tourism. a major center of tourism. The city is famous for its The city is famous for its cloisonné, bronzes, cloisonné, bronzes, damascene work, porcelain, damascene work, porcelain, and lacquer ware, and its and lacquer ware, and its renowned silk industry dates renowned silk industry dates from 794. from 794. Founded in the 8th cent. Founded in the 8th cent. Kyotos population is1,466,163 Kyotos population is1,466,163

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