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Toshima (豊島区, Toshima-ku) is a special ward in the Tokyo Metropolis in Japan. It is one of the eight central wards of the Tokyo Metropolitan area. Located in the northern area of Tokyo, Toshima is bordered by the wards of Nerima, Itabashi, and Kita in the north and Nakano, Shinjuku, and Bunkyo in the south.
The presence of Japan’s largest overseas Chinese community in Ikebukuro significantly contributes to its unique cultural landscape. In Toshima Ward, the Chinese population vies for third place among the 23 wards, trailing behind Shinjuku and Edogawa.
Dec 5, 2019 · Toshima Ward located in northern Tokyo has two faces: the modern, redevelopment-focused area around Ikebukuro and slower-paced neighborhoods like upscale residential Mejiro, old-school Sugamo and the beautiful landscaped gardens near Komagome.
Get a copy of this guide map now at selected outlets around Toshima ward, tourist information centers within Tokyo, Haneda airport, Narita airport, and Time Out Cafe & Diner.
Toshima is located in the north of Tokyo, bordered by Nerima, Kita, and Itabashi in the north, Shinjuku, Bunkyo, and Nakano in the south. Toshima is considered one of Tokyo’s international wards, where 56% of Chinese, 20% of Korean, and the rest Filipino and European.
Apr 5, 2021 · Famous for its seemingly harder edge, Toshima City Ward is an underrated repository of history, heritage and modern excitement. The city is home to an eclectic mix of the past and the present. Here is an introduction to some of the landmarks and historical spots of Toshima and how to reach them.
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Toshima is a ward in northwest Tokyo, Japan. This guide incorporates Ikebukuro, a section of Toshima and one of the three major metropolitan sub-centers on the Yamanote Line, along with Shinjuku and Shibuya.
