During this period however the imperial family remained in Kyōto the ancient imperial capital.

Ancient name for tokyo. 103 rows One of many childhood names of Lord Krishna. This page is the Home of this website so you can always come back here when you get lost. THE CAPITAL OF JAPAN Tokyo is one of the worlds largest most densely populated and most influential cities with a population of more than 12 million 2003The Tokyo Metropolis Tokyo-to has an area of 828 square mi 2145 square km and for administration purposes consists of 23 wards 26 cities 1 county 4 island administrative units and 15 towns and villages.

Edo was the ancient name of Tokyo. The city was renamed Tokyo meaning eastern capital Edo had been Japans largest city since the 17th century. The ancient name in Tokyo is Edo.

Combines words for love with the word for either white jasmine or pear. Edo is the ancient name for Tokyo. You can also look at the Site map on the bottom left if you are looking for something specific on this extensive website.

Alternative Spellings Variations. This website is designed to give you a virtual tour of Edo the ancient name for Japans present day capital Tokyo. The name changed from Edo to Tokyo after Meiji tennou was crowned in 1868.

However the true center of power government the economy and social life was Edo where the Shogun lived and ruled the country. Former name of Tokyo.

Before Kyoto Nara was the ancient capital of Japan. For most people in Japan Edo is more than just a historical city. Thank you for your interest in my country Japan.