Tokugawa Ieyasu moved the capital of Japan from Kyoto to Edo in 1603, establishing it as the center of political power during the Tokugawa shogunate. This shift was significant in solidifying Edo's role, which eventually grew into modern-day Tokyo. The move was part of Ieyasu's efforts to consolidate power and control over the country.
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