Tokyo’s Rise to Power in a Nutshell

From a humble fishing village to now being the capital of one of Asia’s superpowers, Tokyo’s rise to prominence is nothing short of a fairytale. Once a hundred small houses consisting of cottages for fishermen and peasants, Tokyo now boasts world-class transportation, cultural cuisines, and world-renowned entertainment. We can all thank Tokyo for giving us Mario, Pikachu, and Zelda! From the Shibuya Crossing to the Tokyo Skytree, it’s hard to believe that this metropolis was built from nothing. In this article, we’ll learn about how Tokyo went from a tiny village to one of the most powerful cities in the world. Japan has had a wild ride throughout its history. The Meiji Restoration in 1868 was a major turning point, launching a period of rapid modernization and industrialization that made Japan a major economic power in the early 20th century. And for about 70 years of growth and prosperity, Japan looked like it was going to be more economically developed than China and the U.S. but then came World War II, which devastated the country. None more hard-hitting than the atomic bombing of Nagasaki and Hiroshima. <a href="https://medium.com/@readveracity/tokyos-rise-to-power-in-a-nutshell-a89c8f9047ca">Learn More</a>