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The history of Tokyo, Japan's capital prefecture and largest city, starts with archeological remains in the area dating back around 5,000 years. Tokyo's oldest temple is possibly Sensō-ji in Asakusa, founded in 628. The city's original name, Edo, first appears in the 12th century.
The street at night. Cat Street (キャットストリート, Kyattosutorīto) is an approximately half-mile street in Tokyo, Japan. The street meanders within Harajuku and Shibuya. [1] According to Time Out Tokyo, "Cat Street is the spiritual home of Tokyo’s vibrant street fashion culture. While the strip has been steadily heading upmarket ...
Tokyo has enacted a measure to cut greenhouse gases. Governor Shintaro Ishihara created Japan's first emissions cap system, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emission by a total of 25% by 2020 from the 2000 level. [87] Tokyo is an example of an urban heat island, and the phenomenon is especially serious in its special wards.
The Tokyo Street Circuit was unveiled on October 25, 2023, representing the first time the electric category will compete in Japan. The event has been seen as a way to achieve the city's goal of ensuring that all new cars are gasoline-free by 2030, with city governor Yuriko Koike stating that "the championships will provide impetus to spread the zero-emission vehicles."
Pages in category "Streets in Tokyo" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. C. Cat Street, Tokyo; G.
Shibuya Nonbei-Yokochō, an alley by the railroad tracks famous for its small bars and old Tokyo feel; Omotesandō, an avenue leading up to the Meiji Shrine with a number of famous-brand boutiques; Spain-zaka Takeshita Street, a shopping street through Harajuku; Yamate Dōri (Tokyo)
Scroll down for some of the best street style looks from Tokyo Fashion Week. Natsumi Maso, Ryu Kobayashi, Soga Takahashi pictured outside Japanese label Meagratia's runway show on Friday.
An alley in Golden Gai. Golden Gai is a few minutes' walk from the East Exit of Shinjuku Station, between the Shinjuku City Office and the Hanazono Shrine. [6] Its architectural importance is that it provides a view into the relatively recent past of Tokyo, when large parts of the city resembled present-day Golden Gai, particularly in terms of the extremely narrow lanes and the tiny two-story ...