Tokyo
Some of the key events about Tokyo
- 1603Edo (later Tokyo) became the seat of the Tokugawa shogunate, marking the beginning of its rise as a major city
- 1868Edo was renamed Tokyo and became the imperial capital of Japan
- 1923Tokyo demonstrated resilience by quickly rebuilding after the Great Kanto Earthquake
- 1923The Great Kanto Earthquake devastated Tokyo, causing widespread destruction and loss of life
- 1944Tokyo was heavily bombed by U.S. forces during World War II, resulting in significant civilian casualties
- 1945The firebombing of Tokyo in March caused the most destructive single air attack in human history
- 1954A major fire in Tsukiji Fish Market destroyed a large portion of the facility
- 1960The assassination of a prominent political figure occurred during a televised speech in Tokyo
- 1964Tokyo successfully hosted the Summer Olympics, showcasing Japan's post-war economic recovery
- 1978The Narita International Airport opened, significantly improving Tokyo's global connectivity
- 1986Tokyo Disneyland welcomed its 100 millionth visitor, highlighting its popularity as a tourist destination
- 1995A deadly sarin gas attack was carried out on the Tokyo subway system by a cult group
- 2002The Roppongi Hills complex opened, becoming a symbol of Tokyo's modern urban development
- 2011Tokyo experienced strong tremors and infrastructure damage from the Great East Japan Earthquake
- 2012The Tokyo Skytree was completed, becoming the world's tallest tower at 634 meters
- 2016Tokyo elected its first female governor, marking a milestone in Japanese politics
- 2019A mass stabbing incident occurred on a commuter train in Kawasaki, near Tokyo
- 2020The COVID-19 pandemic forced the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
- 2021Tokyo hosted the Summer Olympics and Paralympics, overcoming unprecedented challenges due to the global pandemic
- 2021A man set fire to a train in Tokyo, injuring several passengers
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