Tokyo

Tokyo's Shibuyu district by night. Photo by Anthony J. Hicks.

Tokyo (東京, "Eastern Capital") is the home of the Japanese government and emperor.

It is also the nation's most populous urban area — 12 million people, 10% of the country's population, live in Tokyo.

Tokyo is home to numerous Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, and other sacred sites ranging from Christian churches to Confucian temples.

From Tokyo it is also an easy day trip to Kamakura, a coastal town famed for its Great Buddha and temples.

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	Meiji Shrine A Shinto shrine dedicated to the souls of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, Meiji is surrounded by lush forests that are a haven of peace in the big city.
	Sensoji Temple This ancient temple in Asakusa is home to the biggest festival in Tokyo and features a huge main gate, a five-story pagoda, and a main hall dedicated to Kannon.
	Yasakuni Shrine A Shinto shrine honoring Japanese soldiers killed in combat, Yasakuni also functions as a Japanese war museum.

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