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Renaming of Edo to Tokyo
- When
- 1868-09-03
- Where
- Edo/Tokyo
Emperor Meiji officially renamed Edo to Tokyo on September 3, 1868, establishing it as the new imperial capital.
After Edo Castle was handed over to the Meiji government, the city was renamed Tokyo, meaning 'Eastern Capital.' This act formalized the transfer of the capital from Kyoto, aligning with the East Asian tradition of naming capitals.
Sources
- Tokyo Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
- Meiji Restoration Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
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