Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital and most populous city in Japan. With a population of over 14 million in the city proper in 202âŠ
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital and most populous city in Japan. With a population of over 14 million in the city proper in 2023, it is one of the most populous urban areas in the world. The Greater Tokyo Area, which includes Tokyo and parts of six neighboring prefectures, is the most populous metropolitan area in the world, with 41 million residents as of 2024.
Country: Japan
Region: KantÅ
Highest elevation: 2,017 m (6,617 ft)
Lowest elevation: 0 m (0 ft)
Island: Honshu
Capital: Tokyo (de facto; de jure: Shinjuku)
Divisions: 23 special wards, 26 cities, 1 district, and 4 subprefectures
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