Template:Tokyo-Infobox

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Tokyo Metropolis (東京都 Tōkyō-to)
Map of Japan with Tokyo highlighted
Capital n/a
Region Kantō
Island Honshū
Governor Shintaro Ishihara
Area (rank) 2,187.08 km² (45th)
 - % water 1.0%
Population  (June 1, 2006)
 - Population 12,570,000
(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)
[[Image:|130px|Tokyo Metropolitan Government symbol]]

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.