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The systematic bombing of Tokyo by US aircraft in repeated raids during the Second World War (1939-45) was intended to force Japan's surrender. The dropping of thousands of incendiary...

Tokyo in March 1945, after the US bombing raid, which caused a firestorm that killed over 87,000 people. Many more people were made homeless and obliged to evacuate the Japanese capital.

Tokyo after the US bombing raid in March 1945, which caused a firestorm that killed over 87,000 people.

The Muronouchi side of Tokyo Station in 1914, the year it was completed.

The Muromachi side of Tokyo Station at night with tall buildings on the Yaesu side in the background.

Tokyo Imperial University, 1925.

The “Ancient Japan” initiative at Ancient History Encyclopedia arose as there is a dearth of open access and digitally curated information concerning early Japanese history available online and in English. East...

Marunouchi, Babasaki street, Tokyo, c. 1920. This three-story red brick building located in the Marunouchi financial district near the Imperial Palace was the headquarters of the Mitsubishi...

Founded in 645 CE, Sensoji Temple grew in popularity in the mid-9th century CE and remained a center of culture and worship in Tokyo. The temple is located in Tokyo's historic Asakusa ward.

This is one of two entrances to the Meiji Jingu Shrine in Tokyo, Japan, which are marked by large wooden torii gates. At Shinto shrines in Japan, the torii demarcates the dividing line between profane and sacred...