Tokyo

Name: Tokyo
Address: East Asia, Japan

East Asia, Japan

Japan

People from Tokyo are called:

Male/General:

Tokyoite

Pronunciation:

/ˈtoʊkioʊ/

Quick Facts

Population:: 37,194,000 (2024 est., metro area)
Country:: Japan
Region:: East Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From Japanese 'Tōkyō', meaning 'Eastern Capital'. 'Tokyoite' or 'Edokko' for natives.

About Tokyo

Capital of Japan and world's most populous metropolitan area.
Major global financial, cultural, and technological center.
Blend of ultramodern and traditional, from neon-lit skyscrapers to historic temples.
Home to the Imperial Palace and numerous museums.
Hosted 1964 and 2020 (held in 2021) Summer Olympics.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Osaka

400 km west

People are called:

Osakan

Seoul

1,160 km west

People are called:

Seoulite

Beijing

2,100 km west

People are called:

Beijinger

Quick Facts

Population:: 37,194,000 (2024 est., metro area)
Country:: Japan
Region:: East Asia

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