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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 ward was founded on March 15, 1947, and reached a peak resident population of 370,000 in 1965.
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.
A ward (区, ku) is a subdivision of the cities of Japan that are large enough to have been designated by government ordinance. [1] Wards are used to subdivide each city designated by government ordinance ("designated city").
Dec 5, 2019 · Toshima Ward is a northern ward of Tokyo and home to Ikebukuro, the main commercial and transportation hub anchoring northwestern Tokyo. The ward’s main claim to fame is the modern, redevelopment-focused area around Ikebukuro, but if you are looking for a place to call home in Tokyo, consider Toshima’s slower-paced neighborhoods.
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.
Sep 20, 2019 · An unheralded destination, Toshima City is known for being the gritty cousin to Tokyo's other more central wards courtesy of its main centre of Ikebukuro. But look past the image and you'll find a city full of intense shopping, state of the art sights, urban parks, local museums and historical shrines.
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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.
