Kōhoku, Regional administrative area in central Honshu, Japan
Kōhoku is an administrative ward located in Kanagawa Prefecture south of Yokohama in the Kanto region. The area encompasses several residential and commercial neighborhoods that together form part of the greater metropolitan zone.
The ward was established in 1939 as part of Yokohama's expansion following the incorporation of the former city of Tsurumi. This administrative reorganization shaped the modern structure of southern Yokohama.
The area maintains traditional Japanese regional administrative practices, contributing to the systematic organization of communities within the broader national framework.
The ward is well connected by railway lines including the Yokohama Metro and several private rail operators. Its central location makes it a convenient base for exploring Yokohama and the surrounding region.
The region holds a specific designation as a kōiki chimei, representing a distinct category in Japan's geographical classification system.
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