Tokyo Prefecture (1868–1943) in the context of "Governor of Tokyo"

⭐ In the context of Governors of Tokyo, before the unification of Tokyo City and Tokyo Prefecture (1868–1943) into the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, what form of leadership previously governed Tokyo City?

The source text explicitly states that Tokyo City had a Mayor prior to the unification, indicating a council of elected representatives was not the correct answer. The unification created the Governor position, replacing the previous separate leadership structures.

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⭐ Core Definition: Tokyo Prefecture (1868–1943)

Tokyo Prefecture (東京府, Tōkyō-fu) was a prefecture of Japan that existed between 1868 and 1943.

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👉 Tokyo Prefecture (1868–1943) in the context of Governor of Tokyo

The governor of Tokyo (東京都知事, Tōkyō-To Chiji) is the head of government of Tokyo.

In 1943, upon the unification of Tokyo City and Tokyo Prefecture into Tokyo Metropolitan Government, the position of Governor was created. Previously, the prefecture had a Governor while the City had a Mayor. The current title was adopted in 1947 due to the enactment of the Local Autonomy Law.

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⭐ Core Definition: Tokyo Prefecture (1868–1943)
👉 Tokyo Prefecture (1868–1943) in the context of Governor of Tokyo
Tokyo Prefecture (1868–1943) in the context of Tokyo City

Tokyo Prefecture (1868–1943) in the context of Tokyo City

Tokyo City (東京市, Tōkyō-shi) was a municipality in Japan and capital of Tokyo Prefecture (or Tokyo-fu) which existed from 1 May 1889 until the establishment of Tokyo Metropolis on 1 July 1943. The historical boundaries of Tokyo City are now occupied by the special wards of Tokyo. The defunct city and its prefecture became what is now Tokyo, also known as the Tokyo Metropolis or, ambiguously, Tokyo Prefecture.

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