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Toshima-ku, Special ward in northern Tokyo, Japan

This residential and commercial district spans numerous neighborhoods including Ikebukuro, Sugamo, and Komagome, forming a dynamic urban environment within Tokyo Metropolitan Area.

The establishment of Toshima-ku in 1943 marked a significant administrative restructuring of Tokyo, transforming from four merged towns into an autonomous municipal entity.

The district maintains a population of 25,573 foreign residents among its 301,599 inhabitants, creating a multicultural environment with Chinese and Korean communities.

Ikebukuro Station, located in the heart of Toshima-ku, functions as the second most frequented railway station in Japan, connecting multiple train lines.

The Somei area of Toshima-ku originated the Somei Yoshino cherry tree variety, which became the most common cherry blossom type across Japan.

Location: Tokyo

Inception: July 1, 1943

Website: https://www.city.toshima.lg.jp/info/

Part of: ward area of Tokyo, Tokyo

Shares border with: Bunkyo, Shinjuku, Nakano, Kita-ku, Itabashi-ku, Nerima-ku

Website: https://city.toshima.lg.jp/info

GPS coordinates: 35.72611,139.71667

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:47

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