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-	'''Bunkyo-ku''' (文京区) is one of the 23 special [[wards of Tokyo]], [[Japan]].	+	'''Bunkyo-ku''' (文京区) is one of the 23 special [[wards of Tokyo]], [[Japan]]. Founded in on [[March 15, 1947]], the Bunkyo Ward has long been a center of education and scholarly pursuits, tracing back to the [[Meiji Period]] in the 19th Century. Today, residential and educational institutions make up a large part of Bunkyo’s populace with The [[University of Tokyo]] as a focal point.

-	~~It is primarily residential~~ and ~~college~~ area.	+	Other vital aspects of Bunkyo’s economy and citizenry include the publishing industry, IT industries, and medical care with multiple large hospitals and a flourishing number of information and IT companies making their homes here, in close conjunction to the colleges and universities in the area. The population as of the most recent census data in [[2005]] for Bunkyo was 180,209 with a total of 6,500 overseas residents.
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		+	Currently, the mayor of Bunkyo is Narisawa Hironobu, a political independent long backed by the Liberal Democratic Party. Additionally, a 34 personal city assembly sees to legislative matters
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		+	==Neighborhoods in Bunkyo==
		+	Bunkyo is made up of the following neighborhoods:

-	~~==Major Districts==~~
	* [[Hakusan]]		* [[Hakusan]]
	* [[Hongo]]		* [[Hongo]]
		+	* [[Hon-komagome]]
		+	* [[Koraku]]
		+	* [[Mejirodai]]
		+	* [[Mukogaoka]]
		+	* [[Otsuka]]
		+	* [[Sekiguchi]]
		+	* [[Sendagi]]
		+	* [[Kasuga]]
		+	* [[Nezu]]
		+	* [[Sengoku]]
		+	* [[Suido]]
		+	* [[Nishikata]]
		+	* [[Kohinata]]
		+	* [[Koishikawa]]
		+	* [[Otawa]]
	* [[Yayoi]]		* [[Yayoi]]
		+	* [[Yushima]]
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		+	==Attractions==
		+	Bunkyo is well known for its confluence of cultural, medical, and educational sources and its many attractions reflect this. The [[Gokokuji]] and [[Denzuin]] Temples along with the Nezu Shrine are well known historical landmarks while the [[Harimasaka Sakura Colonnade]], [[Kodokan Judo Institute]], and [[Koishikawa Botanical Garden]] and [[Korakuen]] are popular tourist attractions.
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		+	The [[Tokyo Dome]], home to the [[Yamuiri Giants]] and multiple other sporting events is a major draw, as is [[Tokyo Dome City]] around the dome. Both [[Tokyo University]] and the [[University of Tokyo]] with their classic, recognizable architectural forms are major draws for students and foreign residents. Additional landmarks in Bunkyo also include:
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		+	* [[Nippon Medical School]]
		+	* [[Rikugien Garden]]
		+	* [[Tokyo Cathedral]]
		+	* [[Yanaka Cemetery]]
		+	* [[Yayoi Museum]]
		+	* [[Yushima Shrine]]
		+	* [[Yushima Seido]]

-	==~~Main Attractions~~==	+	==Famous Bunkyo Residents==
		+	Bunkyo has been home to many famous residents including the likes of world renowned animator [[Hayao Miyazaki]], [[Kabuki]] Actor [[Nakamura Kanzaburo XVIII]], Authors [[Shinichi Hoshi]] and [[Nogai Kafu]] and Composer [[Toru Takemitsu]]. In addition, the [[Chiba Prefecture]] Governor [[Domoto Akiko]] is known to be from Bunkyo.

	==Train and Subway==		==Train and Subway==

Neko at 12:53, 28 May 2008

Neko — Wed, 28 May 2008 12:53:01 GMT

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-	'''Bunkyo-ku''' (文京区) is one of the 27 special [[wards of Tokyo]]. It is primarily residential and college area.	+	'''Bunkyo-ku''' (文京区) is one of the 23 special [[wards of Tokyo]], [[Japan]].
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		+	It is primarily residential and college area.

	==Major Districts==		==Major Districts==

Neko at 11:19, 18 October 2006

Neko — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 11:19:22 GMT

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'''Bunkyo-ku''' (文京区) is one of the 27 special [[wards of Tokyo]]. It is primarily residential and college area.

==Major Districts==
* [[Hakusan]]
* [[Hongo]]
* [[Yayoi]]

==Main Attractions==

==Train and Subway==
* [[Chiyoda line]]
* [[Marunouchi line]]
* [[Mita line]]
* [[Nanboku line]]
* [[Ōedo line]]
* [[Yūrakuchō line]]

==External Links==
* [http://www.city.bunkyo.lg.jp/index.html Bunkyo-ku Official Website] (English / Japanese)

[[Category:Tokyo Special Wards|Bunkyo-ku]]

Bunkyo-ku - Revision history

Japan2000 at 02:10, 5 June 2008

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