Kanagawa-ku, Administrative ward in Yokohama, Japan
Kanagawa-ku is an eastern ward of Yokohama encompassing ten distinct neighborhoods such as Tsuruyachō, Hashimotochō, and Higashi-Kanagawa spread across roughly 24 square kilometers. The area blends residential zones with commercial and industrial sections that serve both local residents and the wider city.
During the Edo period, this area served as Kanagawa-juku, an important post station along the Tōkaidō route connecting Edo with Kyoto, fostering significant commercial development. Over time, the region evolved from a trading hub into a modern ward that continues to balance residential, commercial, and industrial roles.
The ward combines traditional Japanese municipal services with international support through the Yokohama Association for International Communications and Exchanges, serving its multicultural population.
The ward office provides essential services including family registry procedures, tax matters, and childcare assistance during standard weekday business hours for residents. The various neighborhoods are easily accessible by local public transportation, with smaller service centers located throughout the area.
Major manufacturing companies operate substantial facilities throughout the ward, including Nissan factories, a Mazda research center, and operations by JVC and Asahi Glass Corporation. This industrial presence shapes the local economy and gives the area a distinctly business-oriented character.
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