Nerima, Tokyo facts for kids

Nerima is one of the 23 special areas, called wards, that make up Tokyo, Japan. This area is often called "Nerima City" in English.

Nerima is famous for being "the town of animation". This is because some of the very first anime companies started here! It's a really important place for Japanese cartoons.

Discover Nerima: A Tokyo Ward

Nerima is a special ward located in the western part of Tokyo. It's a busy and interesting place with lots of people living there.

A Look at Nerima's Past

Nerima became its own special ward on August 1, 1947. Before that, it was part of another ward called Itabashi. This separation helped Nerima grow and develop on its own.

Where is Nerima Located?

Nerima is on the western side of Tokyo. It shares its borders with several other areas:

• To the south, you'll find Nakano and Suginami.
• On its western side are Musashino and Nishitokyo.
• The northern border touches Saitamo Prefecture, which is a different part of Japan.
• To the east, it borders Itabashi and Toshima.

There is also a long river that flows through Nerima, adding to its natural beauty.

Nerima's Symbols

Every city and ward often has special symbols that represent it. For Nerima, these are:

• Tree: The beautiful Kobushi Magnolia.
• Flower: The colorful Azalea.

More About Tokyo's Wards

• List of special wards of Tokyo
• Capital of Japan

Images for kids

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  The main office building for Nerima ward.

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  The Shakujii River with beautiful cherry blossoms.

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  Nihon University's Ekoda Campus, a place for learning.

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  A modern train on the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line.

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  A train from the Seibu Ikebukuro Line.

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  The entrance to Toshimaen amusement park.

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  Johoku-Chuo Park, a green space in the city.

See also

In Spanish: Nerima (Tokio) para niños