Thursday, April 19, 2012

Tokyo Imperial Palace


Tokyo Imperial Palace is the main residence of the Emperor of Japan. It is a large park like area located in the Chiyoda area of Tokyo close to Tokyo Station. This area also includes private residences of the imperial family, an archive, museum and administrative offices. It is built on the site of the old Edo castle. The total area including the gardens is 3.41 square kilometers. During the height of the 1980’s Japanese property bubble the palace grounds were valued by some as more than the value of all the real estate in the state of California.

8 comments:

  1. Can you imagine living in a palace? I couldn't, it would kind of creep me out to live and work in what is literally a museum. No thanks, I like throwing my clothes on the floor when I'm in a lazy mood!

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  2. It's not fair how all these countries have such beautiful palaces and all we get is the white house.

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  3. i guess living in a palace would do...

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  4. Great place for an emperor to live.

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