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    This document summarizes the key factors that contributed to Tokyo's transformation into a megacity: 1) When Tokugawa Ieyasu established Edo as the seat of his government in 1590, it began its rise to prominence as Japan's political, economic, and cultural center; 2) The Meiji Restoration in 1868 established Tokyo as Japan's official capital, accelerating the city's modernization and growth; 3) Tokyo played a central role in Japan's industrialization and attracted individuals and businesses, further cementing its importance. Natural disasters like earthquakes spurred reconstruction with modern infrastructure.

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    This document summarizes the key factors that contributed to Tokyo's transformation into a megacity: 1) When Tokugawa Ieyasu established Edo as the seat of his government in 1590, it began its rise to prominence as Japan's political, economic, and cultural center; 2) The Meiji Restoration in 1868 established Tokyo as Japan's official capital, accelerating the city's modernization and growth; 3) Tokyo played a central role in Japan's industrialization and attracted individuals and businesses, further cementing its importance. Natural disasters like earthquakes spurred reconstruction with modern infrastructure.

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    This document summarizes the key factors that contributed to Tokyo's transformation into a megacity: 1) When Tokugawa Ieyasu established Edo as the seat of his government in 1590, it began its rise to prominence as Japan's political, economic, and cultural center; 2) The Meiji Restoration in 1868 established Tokyo as Japan's official capital, accelerating the city's modernization and growth; 3) Tokyo played a central role in Japan's industrialization and attracted individuals and businesses, further cementing its importance. Natural disasters like earthquakes spurred reconstruction with modern infrastructure.

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    A Research Paper on a Proposed Supermarket and Commercial Center

    in Barangay Tawason, Mandaue City

    In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements in

    AR 3133 – Planning 03

    Submitted by:

    Gia Lyza R. Sabino

    BS Architecture – 3

    Thu 7:30AM – 11:30AM

    Submitted to:

    Carmencita Solis

    AR 3133 Instructor
    Tokyo, Japan
    Tokyo, originally known as Edo, has a rich history that began in the 12th century as a small
    fishing community. Its rise to prominence began in 1590, when Tokugawa Ieyasu, an influential feudal
    lord, established it as the seat of his government.

    Factors Contributing to Tokyo’s Transformation:

     From 1603 until 1868, Japan was governed by the Tokugawa Shogunate. During this
    period, Edo, which subsequently became Tokyo, served as the official capital. Edo
    thrived as Japan's political, economic, and cultural center, mainly in part to the
    construction of Edo Castle (now the Tokyo Imperial Palace) and thorough urban
    planning.
     The Meiji Restoration in 1868 was a turning point moment in Japanese history. It
    showed the transfer of power from the Tokugawa shogun to the emperor, who took the
    name Meiji, which means "enlightened rule." As part of this shift, the emperor moved
    from Kyoto to Edo, which was renamed Tokyo (meaning "Eastern Capital"). This
    transition entrenched Tokyo as Japan's capital, resulting in the city's and the country's
    fast modernization and Westernization.

     Tokyo was critical to Japan's industrialization and modernization in the late nineteenth
    and early twentieth centuries. It became a center for trade, industry, and education,
    attracting individuals from all around Japan to participate in these revolutionary
    activities.
     Natural calamities, including as earthquakes and fires, have a long history in Tokyo.
    Following the catastrophic effects of the Great Kanto Earthquake in 1923, the city
    experienced extensive reconstruction with modern infrastructure and urban design,
    which played an important part in its evolution.

     During World War II, Tokyo was heavily bombed, resulting in significant destruction.
    However, the city underwent tremendous rehabilitation and expansion following the
    war, eventually developing into a modern metropolis.

     Tokyo's postwar economic boom elevated it to prominence as a global financial and


    economic center. This change was fueled by significant economic growth, attracting
    international firms and strengthening its position as a prominent player on the global
    arena.
     Efficient urban planning, the creation of extensive public transportation networks such
    as the Tokyo Metro, and strong infrastructure development have all played critical roles
    in Tokyo's evolution into a megacity. These characteristics have considerably aided its
    growth and development.

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