The Great Fire of Meireki: How a Catastrophe Shaped Tokyo

In 1657, a fire tore through Edo (modern-day Tokyo), killing over 100,000 people and reshaping the city forever. Discover how this disaster led to radical urban reforms, new architecture, and a stronger, more resilient Tokyo. This is the story of how destruction sparked transformation in one of the world’s greatest cities.

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