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Tokyo is the capital city of Japan with a population of 14,264,798 inhabitants, making it one of the world's largest megacities. Discover its history, landmarks, and cultural heritage.
Notable personalities born in Tokyo include: Naruhito, Katsushika Hokusai, Shinzō Abe
Tokyo in Japan
139.7° E
Tokyo Population Evolution
Population Summary
| Year | Population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 3,699,428 | |
| 1950 | 6,277,500 | +69.7% |
| 1990 | 11,855,563 | +88.9% |
| 2010 | 13,159,388 | +11.0% |
| 2022 | 14,264,798 | +8.4% |
Interactive Map of Tokyo
What to see in Tokyo
Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower
skyscraperbuilding in Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo Skytree
transmitter masttower in Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo International Airport
international airportinternational airport serving Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo Tower
tourist attractiontower in Tokyo, Japan
National Diet Library
national librarynational library in Japan
Akihabara
neighborhoodtown located in Chiyoda, Tokyo
Tokyo National Museum
national museumart museum in Tokyo, Japan
Famous People Born in Tokyo
Katsushika Hokusai
Japanese artist
Hideki Tojo
Japanese general and politician
Ryūnosuke Akutagawa
Japanese writer
Hirohito
Emperor of Japan from 1926 to 1989
Hideki Yukawa
Japanese theoretical physicist
Olivia de Havilland
British actress
Yukio Mishima
Japanese author
Akihito
Emperor of Japan from 1989 to 2019
Yoko Ono
Japanese artist and activist based in the United States
Hayao Miyazaki
Japanese animator, film director, and mangaka
Yukio Hatoyama
Prime Minister of Japan from 2009 to 2010
Ichirō Mizuki
Japanese singer, voice actor
Sister Cities of Tokyo
Sister cities, also known as twin cities, are formal partnerships between cities in different countries to promote cultural and commercial ties.
This list is based on publicly available structured data and may differ slightly from official municipal publications.
| City | Country | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 🇮🇳 India | 26,495,000 |
| Beijing | 🇨🇳 People's Republic of China | 21,893,095 |
| Moscow | 🇷🇺 Russia | 13,274,285 |
| São Paulo | 🇧🇷 Brazil | 11,451,999 |
| Jakarta | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | 11,135,191 |
| Seoul | 🇰🇷 South Korea | 9,668,465 |
| New York City | 🇺🇸 United States | 8,804,190 |
| London | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 8,799,728 |
| Amman | 🇯🇴 Jordan | 4,007,526 |
| Berlin | 🇩🇪 Germany | 3,782,202 |
| Casablanca | 🇲🇦 Morocco | 3,215,935 |
| Rome | 🇮🇹 Italy | 2,748,109 |
| Damascus | 🇸🇾 Syria | 2,685,360 |
| Paris | 🇫🇷 France | 2,113,705 |
| Honolulu | 🇺🇸 United States | 350,964 |
Books about Tokyo
Tokyo: The City at the End of the World
This book blends travel writing, memoir, and cultural analysis as the author explores Tokyo’s neighborhoods, everyday life, and contradictions. It’s a vivid, engaging portrait of the city that goes beyond guidebook landmarks to capture the spirit of urban experience.
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Tokyo: A Biography
This book traces the transformation of Tokyo from a small fishing village known as Edo into one of the world’s largest and most influential megacities, combining political, social, and cultural history.
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Tokyo on Foot: Travels in the City’s Most Colorful Neighborhoods
Presented as an illustrated travelogue, this book offers a neighborhood-by-neighborhood exploration of Tokyo, blending personal observations, maps, and local anecdotes in an accessible format.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tokyo
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What Is the Population of Tokyo in 2026?
The population of Tokyo in 2026 is estimated to 14,699,210 inhabitants. This estimate is taken from our extrapolation of available data and not an official estimate.