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Tokyo: Rise, Fall, and Resurgence

This chapter traces the historical evolution of Tokyo, from its subway beginnings in 1915 through the devastation of the Great Kanto Earthquake and World War II, to its remarkable recovery post-war. It also explores Tokyo's transformation into a global metropolis and the significance of events like the 1964 Olympics in establishing its role as Japan's primate city.

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