Chiyoda

Chiyoda is one of Tokyo's 23 special wards, located in central Tokyo within the Tokyo Metropolis. It forms part of the city's political and economic core and contains both national government facilities and historic landmarks. The ward has a dense urban fabric and a relatively small residential population compared with other wards, reflecting its office-centered character.

Key districts include Marunouchi and Otemachi, which together form a major financial and corporate hub, and Kanda and Akihabara, known for business services and electronics culture. The Imperial Palace grounds, including the East Gardens and Nijubashi Bridge, sit at the ward's heart and are open to the public in parts of the year.

The National Diet Building, the seat of Japan's parliament, is located in Chiyoda, along with other government institutions. The ward is a major transportation hub served by Tokyo Station and multiple subway lines; important stations include Otemachi, Kanda, and Akihabara, enabling access to the wider Tokyo metropolitan area.

Governance is provided by a local ward government and assembly under the Tokyo Metropolis. Like other central wards, Chiyoda has a small resident population and a large daytime population of workers and visitors.

Historically, the area has been the political center since the Edo period, and after Japan's postwar municipal reforms it was reorganized as a special ward that centers on the Imperial Palace and national government facilities. The ward remains a focal point for governance, business, and culture in Tokyo.