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Tokio

noun

The capital and largest city of Japan; the economic and cultural center of Japan. Synonyms: capital of Japan, Edo, Japanese capital, Tokyo, Yeddo, Yedo.

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... was continued to Japan, where Doctor Rizal was surprised by an invitation to make his home in the Spanish consulate. There he was hospitably entertained, and a like courtesy was shown him in the Spanish minister's home in Tokio. The latter even offered him a position, as a sort of interpreter, probably, should he care to remain in the country. This offer, however, was declined. Rizal made considerable investigation into the condition of the various Japanese classes and acquired such facility in the ...

— Lineage, Life, and Labors of Jose Rizal, Philippine Patriot • Austin Craig

... sent to South Sea Islands for investigation of colonization possibilities; great welcome in Tokio to Lieut. Gen. Kamio and Vice Admiral Kato, conquerors ...

— The New York Times Current History: the European War, February, 1915 • Various

Words linked to "Tokio" : japan, Honshu, Hondo, national capital, Nippon, Nihon, Japanese capital