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Shinjuku
新宿区
Location of Shinjuku
Shinjuku's location in Tokyo, Japan. officially, is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan and located on the eastern side of the main island Honshū. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics.
Location
Country Japan
Region Kantō
Prefecture Tokyo
Physical characteristics
Area 18. In Political geography and International politics, a country is a Political division of a geographical entity For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. The Regions of Japan are not official administrative units but have been traditionally used as the regional division of Japan in a number of contexts The is a Geographical area of Honshū, the largest Island of Japan. The prefectures of Japan are the country's 47 sub-national Jurisdictions one "metropolis" (都 to) Tokyo; one " circuit officially, is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan and located on the eastern side of the main island Honshū. Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 23 km² (7. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 04 sq mi)
Population (as of 2008)
     Total 312,418
     Density 17,140 /km² (44,392 /sq mi)
Location 35°42′02″N 139°42′54″E / 35.70056, 139.715Coordinates: 35°42′02″N 139°42′54″E / 35.70056, 139.715
Symbols
Tree Zelkova serrata
Flower Azalea
Symbol of Shinjuku
Flag
Shinjuku Government Office
Mayor Hiroko Nakayama
Phone number 03-3209-1111
Official website: Shinjuku

Shinjuku (新宿区 Shinjuku-ku?) is one of the 23 Special wards of Tokyo, Japan. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. In Biology a population is the collection of inter-breeding organisms of a particular Species; in Sociology Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume In Geography, location is a position or point in Physical space that something occupies on Earths' surface A geographic coordinate system enables every location on the Earth to be specified in three coordinates using mainly a spherical coordinate system. A tree is a perennial Woody plant. It is most often defined as a woody plant that has many secondary branches supported clear of the ground on a single main stem or Zelkova serrata ( Keyaki or Japanese Zelkova; Korean: 느티나무 neutinamu; Japanese: ケヤキ keyaki A flower, also known as a bloom or Blossom, is the reproductive structure found in Flowering plants (plants of the division Magnoliophyta, also Azaleas are flowering Shrubs making up part of the genus Rhododendron. A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning "greater" is a modern title used in many countries for the highest ranking officer in a municipal government A telephone number or phone number is a sequence of numbers used to call from one Telephone line to another in a Telephone network. The are 23 municipalities that together make up the core and the most populous part of Tokyo, Japan. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. It is a major commercial and administrative center, housing the busiest train station in the world (Shinjuku Station), and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, the administration center for the government of Tokyo. is a Train station located in Shinjuku and Shibuya wards in Tokyo, Japan. The, also referred to as Tokyo City Hall or Tochō (都庁 for short houses the headquarters of the Tokyo local government; this comprises not only the 23 wards

Surrounding Shinjuku Station are department stores, specialist electronic and camera shops, cinemas, restaurants and bars. Many international hotels are located here.

As of 2008, the ward has an estimated population of 312,418 and a density of 17,140 persons per km². In Biology a population is the collection of inter-breeding organisms of a particular Species; in Sociology Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of The total area is 18. 23 km². [1]

Shinjuku has the highest numbers of registered foreign nationals of any community in Tokyo. As of October 1, 2005, 29,353 people with 107 nationalities were registered in Shinjuku. Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.

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Geography

Skyscrapers Shinjuku
Skyscrapers Shinjuku

Surrounding Shinjuku are six other wards: Chiyoda to the east; Bunkyo and Toshima to the north; Nakano to the west, and Shibuya and Minato to the south. is one of the 23 special wards in central Tokyo, Japan. In English it calls itself Chiyoda City is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo, Japan. Situated in the middle of the ward area Bunkyō is a residential and educational center is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo, Japan. Located in the north-west corner of the ward area Toshima is bordered by the cities of Nerima, is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo, Japan. In English it calls itself Nakano City is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo, Japan. As of 2008 it had an estimated Population of 208371 and a density of 13540 persons is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo, Japan. As of March 1 2008, it had an official Population of 217335 and a In addition, Nerima is only a hundred meters away. is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo, Japan. In English it calls itself Nerima City. The highest point in Shinjuku is Hakone Hill, 44. 6 m, in Toyama Park east of Takadanobaba and Shin-Okubo stations. The lowest point is 4. 2 m in the Iidabashi area.

Shinjuku at night.
Shinjuku at night.
Shinjuku at night.
Shinjuku at night.
Street level in Shinjuku
Street level in Shinjuku

Places in Shinjuku include

History

In 1634, during the Edo period, as the outer moat of the Edo Castle was built, a number of temples and shrines moved to the Yotsuya area on the western edge of Shinjuku. The, also referred to as the Tokugawa period (徳川時代 Tokugawa-jidai) is a division of Japanese history running from 1603 to 1868 also known as, is a flatland castle that was built in 1457 by Ōta Dōkan. In 1698, Naitō Shinjuku had developed as a new (shin) station (shuku or juku) on the Kōshū Kaidō, one of the major highways of that era. Not to be confused with " Kai-to " (Chinese 街渡) which is a type of boat. Naitō was a daimyo whose mansion stood in the area; his land is now a public park, the Shinjuku Gyoen. The ( were powerful territorial lords who ruled most of Japan from their vast hereditary land holdings

Shinjuku began to develop into its current form after the Great Kantō earthquake in 1923, since the seismically stable area largely escaped the devastation. The struck the Kantō plain on the Japanese main island of Honshū at 1158 on the morning of September 1, 1923. Consequently, West Shinjuku is one of the few areas in Tokyo with many skyscrapers. A skyscraper is a tall continuously habitable Building. There is no official definition or a precise cutoff height above which a building may clearly be classified as a skyscraper

The Tokyo air raids from May to August 1945 destroyed almost 90% of the buildings in the area in and around Shinjuku Station. [1] The pre-war form of Shinjuku, and the rest of Tokyo, for that matter, was retained after the war because the roads and rails, damaged as they were, remained, and these formed the heart of the Shinjuku in the post-war construction. Only in Kabuki-cho was a grand reconstruction plan put into action. (Ichikawa, 2003)

The present ward was established on March 15, 1947, with the merger of the former wards of Yotsuya, Ushigome, and Yodobashi. Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, Year 1947 ( MCMXLVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1947 calendar of the Gregorian calendar.

In 1991, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government moved from the Marunouchi district of Chiyoda to the current building in Shinjuku. Marunouchi (丸の内 is a commercial district of Tokyo located in Chiyoda between Tokyo Station and the Imperial Palace. (The Tokyo International Forum stands on the site vacated by the government. The is an an exhibition and concert hall and conference center in Tokyo, Japan. )

Government and politics

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

Like the other wards of Tokyo, Shinjuku has a status equivalent to a city. The, also referred to as Tokyo City Hall or Tochō (都庁 for short houses the headquarters of the Tokyo local government; this comprises not only the 23 wards There are three basic types of municipalities in Japan: cities, towns and villages. As of 2005, the mayor is Hiroko Nakayama. The kugikai (ward council) consists of 38 elected members. The Liberal Democratic Party and New Komeito Party currently forms government. The, frequently abbreviated to LDP or, is a Centre right, conservative, Political party and the largest party in Japan. The, New Komeito Party, or NKP is a Centre-right political party in Japan founded by members of the Buddhist organization Soka Gakkai Democratic Party of Japan, Japanese Communist Party and the Social Democratic Party are also represented together with 4 independents. The is a liberal Political party in Japan founded in 1998 by the merger of several smaller parties The Japanese Communist Party ( JCP) ( Japanese " 日本共産党 Nihon Kyōsan-tō) is a Political party in Japan. The Social Democratic Party (社会民主党 Shakai Minshu-tō, often abbreviated to 社民党 Shamin-tō; also abbreviated as SDP in English In Politics, an independent is a Politician who is not Affiliated with any Political party. Its kuyakusho (ward headquarters) is at 1-4-1 Kabukicho.

Shinjuku is also the location of the metropolitan government of Tokyo. The governor's office, the assembly, and with all political offices are located at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. The, also referred to as Tokyo City Hall or Tochō (都庁 for short houses the headquarters of the Tokyo local government; this comprises not only the 23 wards

Elections

Transportation

Further information: Transportation in Greater Tokyo

Shinjuku is a major urban transit hub. Shinjuku held an election to the local ward assembly on April 27, 2004 - Shinjuku held a mayoral election on November 12, 2006. Hiroko Nakayama, backed by the LDP and New Komeito Party was re-elected Shinjuku Tokyo held aa local election for the city assembly on April 22, 2007. The transport network in Greater Tokyo includes public and private rail and highway networks airports for international domestic and general aviation buses motorcycle delivery JR Shinjuku Station sees an estimated 3. is the largest passenger railway company in the world and one of the seven JR companies is a Train station located in Shinjuku and Shibuya wards in Tokyo, Japan. 52 million passengers pass through each day, making it the busiest station in the world. It houses interchanges to three subway lines and two privately owned commuter lines, as well as the JR lines.

Rail

Highways

Education

Colleges and universities

Schools

Public elementary and junior high schools in Shinjuku are operated by the Shinjuku Ward Board of Education. Japan has a nationwide system of distinct from the expressways. National Route 20 is a national highway connecting Tokyo and Nagano Prefecture in Japan. literally Central University is a Private university in Tokyo, renowned for its law school is a university located in Minato, Tokyo, Japan. It is one of the most prestigious universities in Japan as well as the oldest university in Japan established is one of the pre-war-established medical schools in Japan. According as the nation’s policy for Medical education, this private university has 6-year Medical school Tokyo University of Science (東京理科大学 Tōkyō Rika Daigaku, formerly "Science University of Tokyo" is a prestigious private university of Science and Technology often abbreviated to, is one of the top universities in Japan. is a two-year college located in the Shinjuku ward of Tokyo Japan. is a private university in Japan with its main campus located in Yotsuya, an area of Tokyo 's Chiyoda Ward in Japan. Public high schools are operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Board of Education. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Board of Education (東京都教育委員会 Tōkyō-to Kyōiku Iinkai) is the board of education in Tokyo, Japan.

Sight Seeing

One of the most popular sightseeing spots in Shinjuku. Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden (新宿御苑 Shinjuku Gyoen is a large park with an eminent garden in Shinjuku and Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. Shinjuku may have a reputation as ‘an urban area,’ but it is certainly not without a garden. Shinjuku-gyoen is an oasis within skyscrapers, and one can enjoy its beauty throughout the four seasons, although the cherry blossom season is considered a special event. Its 100th anniversary of founding was in 2006.

This is a big park neighboring the skyscrapers of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. Shinjuku Central Park is a small green area located in western Shinjuku Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome Tokyo Japan This park provides a place for businessmen to have a break during their busy weekdays, and for children to play on weekends.

Since 1991, Tokyo Tochō, by renowned architect Tange Kenzo, has been a symbol of Shinjuku. It has a public observation room on the 45th floor, which is 202 meters high. From here, one can see the Diet Building and Tokyo Tower, and weather permitting, Mount Fuji. is the highest Mountain in Japan at.An Active volcano that last erupted in 1707–08 it straddles the boundary of Shizuoka and

This is a Spanish style house built for Earl Ogasawara in 1927. This European style building is now used as a restaurant run by a private enterprise.

Bar district, composed of tiny shanty-style (formerly brothels) bars and clubs known for the artistic quality of its patrons. Golden Gai is a small but reputable area of Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. Musicians, artists, actors and directors are known to gather here, and the 50+ ramshackle 5-10 seat bars each has a different theme.

Featured in the film "Lost in Translation", the Park Hyatt offers views of the surrounding area and Mt. Fuji from its Peak Lounge and New York Grill.

Redlight district of Shinjuku. One of the main red light districts in Tokyo.

A collection small ramshackle yaki-tori and noodle shops located on the west side of the train tracks at the South of Shinjuku Station.

This is a symbol of the Waseda university and a landmark for people around the university.

This is the most outstanding and magnificent building in the Outer Gardens of Meiji Shrine. A straight long avenue beginning at the front of the museum becomes golden with the leaves colour in autumn. The Outer Gardens of Meiji Shrine were selected as one of 100 most beautiful places in Tokyo.

Keio Department Store 0101 Department Store Time Square

People

Sister cities

Shinjuku has friendship-city arrangements with three overseas localities[6]: Lefkada in Greece; Mitte in Berlin, Germany; and Dongcheng District, Beijing, People's Republic of China. Tsumasaburo Bando or Bantsuma (Japanese 阪東妻三郎 Bandō Tsumasaburō, b was the pseudonym of, a Japanese author poet and was the Pen name of, who is widely considered to be the foremost Japanese novelist of the Meiji Era (1868-1912 is a Japanese Formula One Automobile racing driver He is currently without a drive due to the withdrawal of the Super Aguri team after four races of the (born November 27, 1964) is a Japanese Actress, singer and celebrity from Shinjuku Tokyo. is a former Japanese Television performer and the founding member of the band Rats & Star who was born on August 31, 1956 in Koji Yamamoto may refer to Koji Yamamoto (actor, Japanese actor Koji Yamamoto (baseball, former Japanese All-Star baseball player is a member of the Japanese pop group Puffy AmiYumi (known in Japan as PUFFY) was born on September 18, 1973 in Machida Tokyo, Yumi Yoshimura (吉村 由美 Yoshimura Yumi, born January 30 1975 is one half of the J-Pop duo Puffy AmiYumi (known in Japan as is a Singer, Lyricist, model, and Actress. Anna was born to a Japanese mother and a Polish-American father Lefkada, or Leucas (Λευκάδα le̞fˈkaða Ancient Greek and Katharevousa: Λευκάς Leukás; Santa Maura is a Greek Greece (Ελλάδα transliterated: Elláda, historically, Ellás,) officially the Hellenic Republic (Ελληνική Δημοκρατία Localities of the Mitte borough The new borough of Mitte consists of six localities Mitte (the former Mitte borough Moabit Berlin is the capital city and one of sixteen states of Germany. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Dongcheng District ( literally "East City Precinct" is a district in Beijing. Talk People's Republic of China) PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ARTICLE GUIDELINES

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