We were in Tokyo over New Year this year and had a great time visiting temples and the sales with the locals. The temples had a great atmosphere with lots of people, great food stalls and general feeling of everyone being happy and enjoying themselves.
Best Answer: The Roman Empire existed for about 1,000 years from the time of the finding of Rome (c. 753B.C.) until the sack of Rome by the Huns around 450. During its time it ruled to from England to Egypt, from Germany to Tunis. The Holy Roman Empire was started by Charlemagne and was centered in France.
The Ottoman Empire lasted 700 years. Holy Roman Empire, with all It's ebbs and Flows, (Mostly Flows) Lasted from 10th century to 18th century for almost 800 years. Eastern Roman Empire, (Byzantium) lasted for 1100 years though it was a Vassal and pale shadow of it's glory by the last part. And Ethiopian empire, the only African Nation to escape Western Dominance in Africa from 12th century to 20th century. 800 years till 20th century!