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Question 1
Translating to 'Eastern Capital' to contrast with predecessor Kyoto, what metropolis was known as Edo until its renaming in 1868?
Emperor Meiji relocated the imperial seat from Kyoto to Edo Castle during the 1868 Meiji Restoration, prompting the city's symbolic new name.
Question 2
Home to a famous statue of the loyal dog Hachikō, what busy Tokyo crossing is prominently featured in Lost in Translation?
Up to 3,000 pedestrians navigate Shibuya Crossing during a single light change, making it widely considered the busiest intersection in the world.
Question 3
Culinary hotspot Tokyo beats all other global cities by boasting the most what?
Despite the Michelin Guide originating in France, Tokyo has held the record for the most starred restaurants for over a decade, consistently beating Paris.