Tokyo is Japan’s capital and the world’s most populous metropolis. It is also one of Japan’s 47 prefectures, consisting of 23 central city wards and multiple cities, towns and villages west of the city center. Prior to 1868, Tokyo was known as Edo. Previously a small castle town, Edo became Japan’s political center in 1603 when Tokugawa Ieyasu established his feudal government there. A few decades later, Edo had grown into one of the world’s largest cities. With the Meiji Restoration of 1868, the emperor and capital moved from Kyoto to Edo, which was renamed Tokyo ("Eastern Capital"). Large parts of Tokyo were destroyed in the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 and the air raids of 1945.
Today, Tokyo offers a seemingly unlimited choice of shopping, entertainment, culture and dining to its visitors. The city’s history can be appreciated in districts such as Asakusa and in many excellent museums, historic temples and gardens. Contrary to common perception, Tokyo also offers a number of attractive green spaces in the city center and within relatively short train rides at its outskirts.
February in Tokyo offers crisp, cold, but mostly dry weather, ideal for bundling up and enjoying fewer crowds, plum blossoms (late Feb), winter illuminations, Setsubun festivals (bean throwing!), hearty food like hot pots, and Valentine’s treats, with temperatures averaging 3-10°C (37-50°F) requiring layers, scarves, and gloves, making it a great, authentic time to see local life and seasonal events without peak tourist rush.
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