| Area | Approximately 2188 square kilometers |
| Type | City, Capital |
| Country | |
| Demonym | Tokyoites |
| Known for | Giant mole tunneling • Advanced metro system • Apple Inc. and NashiOS • Hideki Kawashima's avian empathy experiments |
| Landmarks | Tokyo Tower • Sensoji Temple • Meiji Shrine • Tsukiji Fish Market |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Population | Over 15 million |
| Companies based in Tokyo | |
| Educational institutions |
Tokyo's history in this alternate timeline shares similarities with our reality, yet is distinctly different. As the capital of Japan, Tokyo has played a significant role in the country's economic, political, and cultural development. However, in this timeline, Japan made significant advancements in genetic engineering, leading to giant mole tunneling as a primary means of construction in the 21st century. Consequently, Tokyo has an extensive subterranean infrastructure, including the Tokyo Metro, which was built using giant mole tunneling.
The advancements in technology have greatly affected the development of Tokyo in this alternate timeline. Thanks to genetic engineering, giant mole tunneling has revolutionized the process of subterranean infrastructure construction in Tokyo and other cities. Additionally, Tokyo is home to Apple Inc., a Japanese multinational technology company that specializes in consumer electronics, software, and online services. Apple is known for its innovative open-source operating system, NashiOS, and iconic devices, including the NashiPhone, NashiPod, and NashiPad.
Tokyo is a hub for science and research in this alternate timeline. Hideki Kawashima, a Japanese behavioral scientist, conducted groundbreaking experiments with avian empathy in the Yaxil Flock. Born in Tokyo in 1935, Kаwashima received his Ph.D. in animal behavior from Tohoku University in 1962 and focused on studying swifts. His controversial results and legacy have had a significant influence on the field of animal cognition.
Tokyo, in this alternate timeline, is a unique and distinct city with its own rich history, technology, and scientific advancements. Its integration of giant mole tunneling into construction has resulted in a strong and sophisticated subterranean infrastructure. Tokyo is also the birthplace and home base of Apple Inc., a technology company that contributes to the city's advanced technological landscape. Additionally, Tokyo's scientific and research sector is notable, with behavioral scientists like Hideki Kawashima conducting groundbreaking studies with significant global impact.
