Chuodori

Chuodori is a romanization that can refer to several subjects in East Asian contexts. Most commonly, it represents the Japanese place-name element Chūō-dōri, meaning central street. As a street name, it appears in multiple cities to denote a main thoroughfare, with the exact route and features varying by locality. The spelling Chuodori is one transliteration of the term; other common forms include Chuo-dori and Chūō-dōri.

In urban geography and planning discussions, Chuodori may be used to describe central commercial corridors that form the core of a city’s business district. It also appears in maps and signage, where it identifies a route or zone expected to handle higher traffic and activity.

Beyond geography, Chuodori can function as a surname in East Asia or as a fictional place or entity in literature, film, and games. Because of its transliteration, multiple unrelated uses may share the same spelling in Latin characters, making context essential for identifying the intended reference.

See also: Chūō-dōri, Chuo-dori.