World CapitalsWhat is the capital of Japan?
Tokyo is the capital of Japan, in Asia.
Tokyo grew from the castle town of Edo and became the imperial capital in 1868.
Where is Tokyo?
Tokyo is located at approximately 35.69° N, 139.75° E. The marker shows its position on the world map.
Which capitals are nearby?
These are the nearest capitals in our capital collection. Distances are approximate straight-line distances between capital coordinates, rather than travel routes.
- Seoul, South Korea 1,156 km
- Pyongyang, North Korea 1,290 km
- Beijing, China 2,099 km
- Manila, Philippines 2,998 km
- Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia 3,012 km