Tōkyō A-Z

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"Electric Town" well known as a center for anime and manga

B

The final years of the Tokugawa shogunate, ca. 1853-1867

C

The world's largest fan convention held biannually at Tōkyō Big Sight

D

Although technically located in Chiba, this theme park was the first of the brand's parks to be built outside of the US

E

Former name of Tōkyō

F

Japan's most famous mountain, visible from parts of Tōkyō under ideal conditions

G

Area in Shinjuku, known for its narrow alleyways and tiny bars

H

Common name for Tōkyō International Airport (HND)

I

A district of Toshima known for Sunshine City and Otome Road

J

Japan's largest and oldest English-language daily newspaper, headquartered in Kioichō

K

Famous entertainment and red-light district in Shinjuku

L

A convenience-store chain headquartered in Shinagawa, known for their iconic blue-and-white-striped uniforms

M

Dining guide which has awarded Tōkyō with more stars than any other city

N

Special ward of Tōkyō and the setting of Takahashi Rumiko's best-selling Ranma 1/2 and Urusei Yatsura manga

O

A popular shopping and entertainment district on a man made island in Tokyo Bay

P

Commodore of the U.S. Navy whose "black ships" sailed into Tōkyō Bay on 8 July 1853 and whose gunboat diplomacy forced Japan to open itself to foreign trade

Q

3-star French fusion restaurant in Shinagawa, headed by chef Kishida Shūzō

R

District known for its foreigner-friendly nightlife and home to Midtown Tower, Tōkyō's second tallest building

S

World's tallest tower and Japan's tallest structure

T

Tōkyō's tallest building

U

City park with multiple museums and a zoo

V

A Japanese entertainment company, headquartered in Chiyoda

W

One of Japan's premiere private universities; famous alumni include novelist Murakami Haruki and Uniqlo president Yanai Tadashi, Japan's richest person

X

Famous metal band from Chiba, whose "final" concert was held at the Tōkyō Dome on 31 December 1997

Y

A controversial Shinto shrine in central Tokyo that commemorates Japan's war dead

Z

Buddhist temple at the base of Tokyo Tower