Minato, Tokyo facts for kids
Minato City (Minato-ku in Japanese) is a special part of Tokyo, Japan. It's like a big neighborhood or district within the huge city of Tokyo. Minato is known for its tall buildings, famous landmarks, and many international embassies. It's officially called a "special ward" and is one of 23 such areas in Tokyo.
Where is Minato?
Minato City is located right next to Tokyo Bay, which is a large body of water. It shares its borders with several other important parts of Tokyo. To the south, you'll find Shinagawa. If you go southwest, you'll reach Meguro. On Minato's western side is the popular area of Shibuya. To the north, Minato borders Shinjuku, Chiyoda, and Chūō.
What's in Minato?
Minato is a very busy and important area. It has many business offices, shopping centers, and places for entertainment. You can find many famous landmarks here, like the Tokyo Tower, which is a tall red and white tower that lights up at night.
Many countries have their embassies in Minato. An embassy is like a special office for a country's government in another country. This makes Minato a very international place.
You can also find famous universities, like Keio University, and many schools in Minato. It's a place where people live, work, and study.
Images for kids
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Keio University library
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Mita Junior High School
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Embassy of the United States in Japan
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Roppongi Hills
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Yurikamome
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Rainbow Bridge connecting central Tokyo to Odaiba
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Tokyo Cruise Ship Himiko
