Higashi-ku, Administrative ward in Hamamatsu, Japan
Higashi-ku is a ward occupying Hamamatsu's eastern side, with residential streets mixed among shops, offices, and schools spread throughout the area. The district contains neighborhoods of various sizes that together form the larger eastern portion of the city.
The ward was created during an administrative reorganization of Hamamatsu that divided the city into multiple districts. This restructuring followed the pattern of modern urban governance in Japan.
The district maintains several community centers where residents participate in traditional Japanese activities and seasonal celebrations throughout the year.
The area is served by multiple bus lines and train stations that connect to central Hamamatsu and surrounding districts. Public transit makes it easy to navigate between different parts of the ward and beyond.
This eastern ward combines urban planning with residential zones, creating specific administrative boundaries that define local governance within Hamamatsu.
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