Tokai

Tokai is a name used for several places and institutions in different countries, with the most prominent reference being the Tōkai region of Japan, a central portion of Honshu along the Pacific coast.

In Japan, the Tōkai region roughly covers the Pacific-facing part of central Honshu, including parts of Aichi and Shizuoka Prefectures. Nagoya, the prefectural capital of Aichi, is the region’s largest city and major industrial hub, while Shizuoka and surrounding municipalities supply manufacturing, agriculture, and fisheries.

The Tōkai region is associated with earthquake risk, particularly from potential events along the Nankai Trough and a long-anticipated Tōkai earthquake that could affect coastal communities and infrastructure. Japanese authorities maintain disaster-preparedness plans and monitoring systems for the region.

Tokai University is a private institution in Japan established in 1942. It operates multiple campuses, with programs in science, engineering, humanities, and business.

Tokai, Western Cape, is a suburb of Cape Town, South Africa. It lies along False Bay and is known for residential areas, beaches, and nearby wine farms in the Helderberg region.