Template:Tokyo-Infobox/Idea 1
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Neon lights in Shinjuku | |
Capital | n/a |
Region | Kantō |
Island | Honshū |
Governor | Shintaro Ishihara |
Area | 2,187.08 km² (45th) |
- % water | 1.0% |
Population (June 1, 2006) | |
- Population | 12,570,000 in Prefecture (8,520,000 in special wards) (1st) |
- Density | 5796 /km² |
Districts | 1 |
Municipalities | 62 |
ISO 3166-2 | JP-13 |
Website | www.metro.tokyo.jp/ ENGLISH/ |
Prefectural Symbols | |
- Flower | Somei-Yoshino cherry blossom |
- Tree | Ginkgo tree (Ginkgo biloba) |
- Bird | Black-headed Gull (Larus ridibundus) |
Adopted in June 1989, Tokyo's official symbol has three arcs forming the letter T for Tokyo in the shape of a vivid green ginkgo leaf. It symbolizes Tokyo's future growth, prosperity, charm, and tranquility. |