Tokyo

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Special wards in the eastern part of Tokyo Metropolis in Japan, that used to form a single city

Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital and most populous city of Japan. With a population of over 14 million in the city proper in 2023, it is one of the most populous urban areas in the world. The Greater Tokyo Area, which includes Tokyo and parts of six neighboring prefectures, is the most populous metropolitan area in the world, with 41 million residents as of 2024.

Also known as...City of Tokyo, Eastern Tokyo, and Tōkyō
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Japan's 7.7 magnitude earthquake

Japan's 7.7 magnitude earthquake Japan remains on high alert after a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake off the Tohoku coast raises fears of a future megaquake.