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

⭐ In the context of Tokyo City, what administrative division currently occupies the historical boundaries of the former municipality?

Tokyo City, which existed from 1889 to 1943, was the capital of Tokyo Prefecture, and its former territory is now divided into the special wards that make up the modern city of Tokyo.

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

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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