Tokyo Town File

Tokyo is the world's most populous metropolis, functioning as a prefecture that includes 23 central wards, 26 cities, 5 towns, and 8 villages. Often described as a city where "samurai history meets a mega-city," it offers a unique blend of ancient shrines and futuristic neon-lit districts.

While "Tokyo Town" is often used loosely to refer to the city center, several distinct neighborhoods act as self-contained "towns" with specific identities: Tokyo: A City That Feels Like Another Planet Tokyo Town