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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...

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

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.

Tokyo Imperial University, 1925.

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.

These jizo statues are located at the Chosenji Temple in Tokyo's Shibuya ward. The jizo are Bodhisattvas and thus the protectors of the weak, injured, travelers, women, and unborn children. A large number of jizo...

Sensoji Temple is the oldest temple and arguably most important Buddhist temple in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 645 CE, the temple is dedicated to the Bodhisattva Kannon. Sensoji Temple receives over 30 million visitors...

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...