Arakawa, Tokyo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Arakawa City
荒川区
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| Country | Japan |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
Arakawa (荒川区, Arakawa-ku) is one of the 23 special wards that form the large city of Tokyo, Japan. It's like one of the many unique neighborhoods that make up the capital of Japan.
Even though it's called a "special ward," it acts a lot like a city on its own. That's why the local government calls itself "Arakawa City" in English.
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Geography
Arakawa is located in the east-central part of Tokyo. Imagine Tokyo as a big puzzle; Arakawa is one of the pieces in the middle-east.
It shares its borders with several other parts of Tokyo. To the south, it touches Taitō. On its western side, you'll find Kita. If you look to the north, Arakawa borders Adachi. To the east, it's next to Katsushika, and on its southeast side, it connects with Sumida.
Education
Arakawa is home to different schools. One well-known school in the area is Kaisei Academy.
To learn more about the special wards of Tokyo, you can check out the official website of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government: Special wards
Images for kids
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Tokyo #10-B Prisoner of War Camp
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Minowabashi Station
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Minami-Senju Station
See also
In Spanish: Arakawa (Tokio) para niños
