By Muza-chan on Apr 16, 2009 | Send feedback »
Shiodome is built on what was originally marshland, on the coast of Tokyo Bay. The marsh was drained in 1603, by the orders of the Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu.
Photo taken from Tokyo Tower. More photos in Japan Photo Gallery.
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