Japanese cities
- 1. Japan
- 3. Tokyo Tokyo ( 東京 ) is Japan largest city. 400 years ago the shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu decided to move his government to Tokyo. Tokyo's population consist of 12,678,395. Tokyo's official symbol has three arcs forming the letter T for Tokyo in the shape of a vivid green ginkgo leaf. Most populous metropolis in the world.
- 4. Yokohama Yokohama was virtually obliterated by the earthquake of 1923 and subsequent fires. The city was quickly rebuilt into a leading port with deep Chinese influences. Yokohama is a city in Southeastern Honshu and located on the western shore of Tokyo Bay. The population in Yokohama is 3,570,00. Yokohama is home to the Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum.
- 5. Osaka Like many metropolitan areas on the Honshu Island, Osaka was virtually leveled by US bombing during World War II. This devastation resulted in makeshift concrete facades, which continue to dominate Osaka's skyline. Osaka is home to a number of historical and entertainment venues including Osaka Castle, Osaka Aquarium ( the largest in Japan! ), and Universal Studios Japan. Osaka is Japan's second largest city and located approximately 215 miles/346 kilometers west of Tokyo. Osaka's population is 2,626,635
- 6. Nagoya Nagoya was the birthplace of the notorious Japanese gambling game Pachinko. A sort of pinball game played on a vertical board. Pachinko was supposedly invented in Nagoya following World War II. Nagoya is located in central Honshu next to Ise Bay. It is located approximately halfway between Tokyo and Osaka. Nagoya's population is 2,190,000
- 7. Sapporo Dramatic architectural renderings of massive buildings constructed out of ice and snow are an annual February tradition during the Sapporo Snow Festival. Sapporo is also home to Japan's major breweries, including Kirin, Asahi, and Sapporo. Although Sapporo is the fifth largest city in Japan, it is nevertheless considered a favorite pastoral destination among the Japanese. Sapporo is located on Hokkaido, the northern most island in the Japanese archipelago. The population of Sapporo is 1.8 million
- 8. Hiroshima After the destruction of the atomic bombing during WWII, Hiroshima received donations of streetcars from all over Japan. The city was then able to rebuild its streetcar system. Which today is the most extensive system of its kind in the country. Hiroshima is located on the western part of the Honshu Island. Hiroshima's population is 1,137,000
- 9. Kyoto Located in the middle-western area of Honshu, the main island of Japan. Kyoto is one of Japan's largest cities and an important cultural and spiritual center. It is a key city in Japan's transportation system, and it is a major center of tourism. The city is famous for its cloisonné, bronzes, damascene work, porcelain, and lacquer ware, and its renowned silk industry dates from 794. Founded in the 8th cent. Kyotos population is1,466,163
- 10. Closing Japan is full of exciting and cultural beauties for all sorts of People.