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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Tokyo is the capital city of Japan
A
true
B
false
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The current capital of Japan is Tokyo.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Edo Period lasted for nearly 260 years until the Meiji Restoration in 1868, when the Tokugawa Shogunate ended and imperial rule was restored. The Emperor moved to Edo, which was renamed Tokyo. Thus, Tokyo became the capital of Japan.

Detailed explanation-3: -For that reason, Kyoto is sometimes referred to as Saikyo (), or the Western Capital, and technically Japan still has two capitals-Kyoto and Tokyo.

Detailed explanation-4: -Originally known as Yamato, Nara was Japan’s first capital and the seat of the Emperor. Rich in ideas and technology from Europe, China and Korea via the Silk Road, Nara is a living museum with 1, 300 years of art and architecture to offer.

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