A Research Paper on a Proposed Supermarket and Commercial Center

in Barangay Tawason, Mandaue City

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements in

AR 3133 – Planning 03

Submitted by:

Gia Lyza R. Sabino

BS Architecture – 3

Thu 7:30AM – 11:30AM

Submitted to:

Carmencita Solis

AR 3133 Instructor
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, originally known as Edo, has a rich history that began in the 12th century as a small
fishing community. Its rise to prominence began in 1590, when Tokugawa Ieyasu, an influential feudal
lord, established it as the seat of his government.

Factors Contributing to Tokyo’s Transformation:

 From 1603 until 1868, Japan was governed by the Tokugawa Shogunate. During this
period, Edo, which subsequently became Tokyo, served as the official capital. Edo
thrived as Japan's political, economic, and cultural center, mainly in part to the
construction of Edo Castle (now the Tokyo Imperial Palace) and thorough urban
planning.
 The Meiji Restoration in 1868 was a turning point moment in Japanese history. It
showed the transfer of power from the Tokugawa shogun to the emperor, who took the
name Meiji, which means "enlightened rule." As part of this shift, the emperor moved
from Kyoto to Edo, which was renamed Tokyo (meaning "Eastern Capital"). This
transition entrenched Tokyo as Japan's capital, resulting in the city's and the country's
fast modernization and Westernization.

 Tokyo was critical to Japan's industrialization and modernization in the late nineteenth
and early twentieth centuries. It became a center for trade, industry, and education,
attracting individuals from all around Japan to participate in these revolutionary
activities.
 Natural calamities, including as earthquakes and fires, have a long history in Tokyo.
Following the catastrophic effects of the Great Kanto Earthquake in 1923, the city
experienced extensive reconstruction with modern infrastructure and urban design,
which played an important part in its evolution.

 During World War II, Tokyo was heavily bombed, resulting in significant destruction.
However, the city underwent tremendous rehabilitation and expansion following the
war, eventually developing into a modern metropolis.

 Tokyo's postwar economic boom elevated it to prominence as a global financial and

economic center. This change was fueled by significant economic growth, attracting
international firms and strengthening its position as a prominent player on the global
arena.
 Efficient urban planning, the creation of extensive public transportation networks such
as the Tokyo Metro, and strong infrastructure development have all played critical roles
in Tokyo's evolution into a megacity. These characteristics have considerably aided its
growth and development.