Episode 3 of 3
Renaming to Tokyo
- When
- 3 September 1868
- Where
- Tokyo
The city was renamed Tokyo on 3 September 1868, and the Emperor moved his capital there.
On 3 September 1868, the city was officially renamed Tokyo, meaning 'Eastern capital.' The Meiji Emperor moved his capital to this new location and elected to reside in Edo Castle, which is now known as the Imperial Palace, cementing the political shift.
Sources
- Fall of Edo Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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