What was the original name of Edo?
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Fishing village of Edo
Answer
Edo (江戸) was originally a small fishing village located in what is now the Chūō ward of Tokyo. It was founded in the 13th century and grew to become one of the most important cities in Japan during the Edo period (1603-1868). The city was renamed Tokyo in 1868 after the Meiji Restoration.
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