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Katsushika Ku (葛飾区) is one of the special ward of Tokyo, Japan. It lies in the
northeast of the ward area. The ward calls itself Katsushika City in English.
The world's longest-running film series, the Otoko wa Tsurai yo series starring
Kiyoshi Atsumi as Tora-san, takes place in Katsushika, as does the world's
longest-running manga series, Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae
Hashutsujo.
The Shibamata Taishaku-ten Nichiren Buddhist temple is in Katsushika.
As of 2005, the ward has an estimated population of 438,987 and a density of
12600 persons per km². The total area is 34.84 km².
History
On October 1, 1932, the former Katsushika District of what was then known as
Tokyo Prefecture, and its seven towns and villages, merged and became part of
the old Tokyo City.
The special ward was founded on March 15, 1947.
Katsushika contains the famous Narihira Santosen Temple, and the "Bound Jizo"
of Ooka Echizen fame.
Geography
Katsushika ward is at the east end of Tokyo metropolis. It is on an alluvial plain
and it is low above sea level.
The ward office (Katsushika city hall) is located at Tateishi.
northeast of the ward area. The ward calls itself Katsushika City in English.
The world's longest-running film series, the Otoko wa Tsurai yo series starring
Kiyoshi Atsumi as Tora-san, takes place in Katsushika, as does the world's
longest-running manga series, Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae
Hashutsujo.
The Shibamata Taishaku-ten Nichiren Buddhist temple is in Katsushika.
As of 2005, the ward has an estimated population of 438,987 and a density of
12600 persons per km². The total area is 34.84 km².
History
On October 1, 1932, the former Katsushika District of what was then known as
Tokyo Prefecture, and its seven towns and villages, merged and became part of
the old Tokyo City.
The special ward was founded on March 15, 1947.
Katsushika contains the famous Narihira Santosen Temple, and the "Bound Jizo"
of Ooka Echizen fame.
Geography
Katsushika ward is at the east end of Tokyo metropolis. It is on an alluvial plain
and it is low above sea level.
The ward office (Katsushika city hall) is located at Tateishi.
