Kawasaki

Kawasaki is a city in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It lies on the south bank of the Tama River, between Tokyo and Yokohama, and is part of the Greater Tokyo Area. The city forms part of the Keihin industrial region and has a diversified economy centered on manufacturing, logistics, and services. Kawasaki is served by multiple JR and private rail lines, as well as a port and expressways that connect it with central Tokyo and Yokohama. The population is around 1.5 million, and the city covers roughly 142 square kilometers. It hosts cultural facilities, parks, and educational institutions that reflect its urban character.

Kawasaki may also refer to Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., a Japanese multinational corporation founded in 1896 by Shozo Kawasaki. Originating as a shipyard in Kobe, the company expanded into a broad engineering conglomerate. It is widely known for motorcycles under the Kawasaki brand, but its activities extend to aerospace, rolling stock and railway systems, ships and marine propulsion, and various industrial machinery and hydraulic equipment. The Kawasaki name is extensively used in global transportation and industrial sectors. The company is not directly connected to the city aside from sharing a Japanese name.

Kawasaki is also a common Japanese surname.