Tokyo is considered one of the world's major global cities and a megacity. The word "Tokyo" may refer to ''Tōkyō-to'' as a whole, or only to the main urban mass under its jurisdiction (thus excluding west Tama and Izu / Ogasawara Islands), or even the whole of Greater Tokyo Area, depending on context. This article refers to ''Tōkyō-to'' unless otherwise stated. | Tokyo is considered one of the world's major global cities and a megacity. The word "Tokyo" may refer to ''Tōkyō-to'' as a whole, or only to the main urban mass under its jurisdiction (thus excluding west Tama and Izu / Ogasawara Islands), or even the whole of Greater Tokyo Area, depending on context. This article refers to ''Tōkyō-to'' unless otherwise stated. |