the capital city of Japan Proper, situated on the east side of the island: E. long. 141° N. lat. 36°.

The splendor of the royal palace and public buildings of this city, in the opinion of those Europeans who have seen it, is nowhere to be equalled. The emperor's palace and gardens, which are in the middle of the city, are five miles in circumference. All the houses are built upon one floor, and the rooms are only divided by folding screens.