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| population_total   = 216,900
| population_as_of   = December 1, 2022<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.city.arakawa.tokyo.jp/a010/kunogaiyou/toukei/setaijinko.html|publisher=Arakawa City Office|language=ja|accessdate=2022-12-23|title=Household and Population}}</ref>
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{{Nihongo|'''Arakawa'''|荒川区|Arakawa-ku}} is a [[Special wards of Tokyo|special ward]] in the [[Tokyo|Tokyo Metropolis]] in [[Japan]]. The ward takes its name from the [[Arakawa River (Kantō)|Arakawa River]], though the river does not run through or touch the ward. Its neighbors are the wards of [[Adachi, Tokyo|Adachi]], [[Kita, Tokyo|Kita]], [[Bunkyo, Tokyo|Bunkyo]], [[Taito, Tokyo|Taito]] and [[Sumida, Tokyo|Sumida]]. In English, the ward calls itself '''Arakawa City'''.

Arakawa has sister-city relationships with [[Donaustadt]] in [[Vienna]], [[Austria]], and with [[Corvallis, Oregon|Corvallis]], [[Oregon]], [[United States|U.S.]] Domestically, it has similar relationships with nine cities, towns and villages.

As of May 1, 2015, the ward has an estimated [[population]] of 208,763, and a [[population density]] of about 20,550 persons per km<sup>2</sup>. The total area is 10.16&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>.

==Geography==
Arakawa is in the northeastern part of [[Tokyo]]. The shape is long and narrow, stretching from west to east. The [[Sumida River]] forms the northern boundary.

The ward is surrounded by five other special wards. To the north lies [[Adachi, Tokyo|Adachi]]; to the west, [[Kita, Tokyo|Kita]]; to the southwest, [[Bunkyo, Tokyo|Bunkyo]]. South of Arakawa is [[Taito, Tokyo|Taito]], and southeast is [[Sumida, Tokyo|Sumida]].

==History==
The area was mainly agricultural in the [[Edo period]]. In 1651, [[Kozukappara execution grounds|Kozukappara]], the Tokugawa's largest execution ground (now located next to Minami-Senju station), was built. Beginning in the [[Meiji era]], the area became industrial as factories were built on the waterfront. In 1932, it became one of the 35 wards of [[Tokyo City]]. <!-- The present-day special ward was founded on March 15, 1947.
Not found in Japanese Wikipedia article 荒川区. Please restore if correct. -->

[[File:Tokyo 10 B Prisoner of War Camp, Minami-Senju, Arakawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan.jpg|thumb|Tokyo #10-B Prisoner of War Camp]]
On 1 July 1944, during [[World War II]], the [[Imperial Japanese Army]] established the #20-B prisoner-of-war camp on the grounds near Hashiba Bridge, Minami-Senju, at the current day location with the address of 3-41 Minami-Senju, Arakawa. The camp was renamed to #10-B in August 1945.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=http://www.mansell.com/pow_resources/camplists/tokyo/Akarawa_10d/akarawa_main.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327040336/http://www.mansell.com/pow_resources/camplists/tokyo/Akarawa_10d/akarawa_main.html|url-status=dead |archive-date=2019-03-27|title=Tokyo POW Camp #10-B Arakawa|date=2019-03-27|access-date=2019-10-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/3-ch%C5%8Dme-41+Minamisenju,+Arakawa+City,+T%C5%8Dky%C5%8D-to+116-0003/@35.7331948,139.8050109,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x60188efbbe79cd91:0x1e006392a6e4a0db!8m2!3d35.7331092!4d139.8070732 |title=3-chōme-41 Minamisenju|website=3-chōme-41 Minamisenju|language=en|access-date=2019-10-21}}</ref> The prisoners were liberated in September 1945.<ref name="auto"/> At the time, there were 256 prisoners of war (87 British, 64 American, 55 Canadian and 50 Dutch) held at the camp. Two prisoners died during their imprisonment.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.powresearch.jp/en/archive/camplist/|title=POW Research Network Japan {{!}} Researches {{!}} POW Camps in Japan Proper|website=www.powresearch.jp|access-date=2019-10-21}}</ref>

Other events:
*[[Sada Abe]] incident (1936)
*[[Mikawashima train crash]] (1962)
*The attempted assassination of the head of the [[National Police Agency (Japan)|National Police Agency]] following an investigation of [[Aum Shinrikyo]]-related facilities (1995)

==Districts and neighborhoods==
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;Mikawashima Area
* Arakawa
* Higashinippori<sup>a</sup>
* Machiya<sup>b</sup>
;Minamisenju Area
* Minamisenju
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;Nippori Area
* Nishinippori
* Higashinippori<sup>c</sup>
;Ogu Area
* Higashiogu
* Nishiogu
* Machiya<sup>d</sup>
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'''Notes:'''

<sup>a</sup> - (1-chōme)<br />
<sup>b</sup> - (1, 2, 3, 4 & 8-chōme)<br />
<sup>c</sup> -  (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8-chōme)<br />
<sup>d</sup> -  (5, 6, 7-chōme)

==Notable people==
*[[Kosuke Kitajima]] (Olympic gold-medalist in swimming)
*[[Kanako Watanabe]] (Olympic athlete in swimming)
*[[Hibari Misora]] (singer)
*[[Momoe Yamaguchi]] (singer, actress)
*[[Eri Kamei]] (singer)
*[[Toru Yano]] (Professional wrestler)
*[[Seiya Suzuki]] (MLB Player)
*[[Akira Yoshimura]] (Writer)
*[[Setsuko Tsumura]] (Writer)
==Economy==
[[MIAT Mongolian Airlines]]'s Tokyo Branch Office is on the fifth floor in the Tachibana Building in Arakawa.<ref>"[http://www.miat.com/contactus.php?lang=en&pageId=68 Contact Us] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200722020443/http://www.miat.com/contactus.php?lang=en&pageId=68 |date=2020-07-22 }}." [[MIAT Mongolian Airlines]]. Retrieved on July 29, 2016. "TOKYO BRANCH OFFICE 5F, Tachibana Bldg, 2-19-4 Nishinippori, Arakawa-ku, Tokyo 116-0013, Japan "</ref> [[Iseki]], a [[tractor]] and engine equipment manufacturer has its Tokyo head office in the ward.<ref>"[http://www.iseki.co.jp/english/company/profile/ Company Outline]." [[Iseki]]. Retrieved on March 31, 2018.</ref>
Nippori Fabric Town, is known for a concentration of shops specializing in fabric and textiles. 
==Landmarks==
* [[Arakawa Nature Park]]
* Shimogoindenbashi Bridge - A notable viewing point for trains and rail enthusiasts
* Shushoin Temple
* Seiunji Temple
* Honyoji Temple
==Education==
Metropolitan high schools are operated by the [[Tokyo Metropolitan Government Board of Education]].
* {{ill|Arakawa Technical High School|ja|東京都立荒川工業高等学校}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arawaka Technical High School Official Website |url=http://www.arakawakogyo-h.metro.tokyo.jp/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221231100324/http://www.arakawakogyo-h.metro.tokyo.jp/ |archive-date=December 31, 2022 |website=arakawakogyo-h.metro.tokyo.jp}}</ref>
* {{ill|Takenodai High School|ja|東京都立竹台高等学校}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.takenodai-h.metro.tokyo.jp/|title=東京都立竹台高等学校|website=www.takenodai-h.metro.tokyo.jp}}</ref>

Private schools:
* [[Kaisei Academy]]
* {{ill|Kitatoshima Junior and Senior High School|ja|北豊島中学校・高等学校}}

Public elementary and junior high schools are operated by the [[Arakawa City Board of Education]] (荒川区教育委員会).

Municipal junior high schools:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.city.arakawa.tokyo.jp/a048/kyouiku-seishounen/gakkou/chugakkoichiran.html|title=区立中学校一覧|publisher=Arakawa|accessdate=2022-11-10}}</ref>
* No. 1 Junior High School (第一中学校)
* No. 3 Junior High School (第三中学校)
* No. 4 Junior High School (第四中学校)
* No. 5 Junior High School (第五中学校)
* No. 7 Junior High School (第七中学校)
* No. 9 Junior High School (第九中学校)
* Hara Junior High School (原中学校)
* Minamisenju No. 2 Junior High School (南千住第二中学校)
* Ogu Hachiman Junior High School (尾久八幡中学校)
* Suwadai Junior High School (諏訪台中学校)

Municipal elementary schools:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.city.arakawa.tokyo.jp/a048/kyouiku-seishounen/gakkou/shogakkoichiran.html|title=区立小学校一覧|publisher=Arakawa|accessdate=2022-11-10}}</ref>
* No. 2 Haketa Elementary School (第二峡田小学校)
* No. 3 Haketa Elementary School (第三峡田小学校)
* No. 4 Haketa Elementary School (第四峡田小学校)
* No. 5 Haketa Elementary School (第五峡田小学校)
* No. 7 Haketa Elementary School (第七峡田小学校)
* No. 9 Haketa Elementary School (第九峡田小学校)
* No. 1 Nippori Elementary School (第一日暮里小学校)
* No. 2 Nippori Elementary School (第二日暮里小学校)
* No. 3 Nippori Elementary School ([[:ja:荒川区立第三日暮里小学校|第三日暮里小学校]])
* No. 6 Nippori Elementary School (第六日暮里小学校)
* No. 2 Zuiko Elementary School (第二瑞光小学校)
* No. 3 Zuiko Elementary School (第三瑞光小学校)
* No. 6 Zuiko Elementary School (第六瑞光小学校)
* Akado Elementary School ([[:ja:荒川区立赤土小学校|赤土小学校]])
* Daimon Elementary School (大門小学校)
* Haketa Elementary School (峡田小学校)
* Higurashi Elementary School (ひぐらし小学校)
* Ogu Elementary School (尾久小学校)
* Ogu No. 6 Elementary School (尾久第六小学校)
* Ogu Miyamae Elementary School (尾久宮前小学校)
* Ogu Nishi Elementary School ([[:ja:荒川区立尾久西小学校|尾久西小学校]])
* Shioiri Elementary School ([[:ja:荒川区立汐入小学校|汐入小学校]])
* Shioiri Higashi Elementary School (汐入東小学校)
* Zuiko Elementary School ([[:ja:荒川区立瑞光小学校|瑞光小学校]])

The Tokyo First Korean Elementary and Junior High School ([[:ja:東京朝鮮第一初中級学校|東京朝鮮第一初中級学校]]), a [[Chosen gakko|North Korean school]], is in the ward.<ref>"[http://www.tokyo-che1.ed.jp//access.html アクセス]." Tokyo First Korean Elementary and Junior High School. Retrieved on October 13, 2015. "116-0014 東京都荒川区東日暮里3－8－5"</ref>

The metropolis operated the [[Tokyo Metropolitan College of Aeronautical Engineering]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kouku-k.ac.jp/index_e.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090309235250/http://www.kouku-k.ac.jp/index_e.html|title=Tokyo Metropolitan College of Aeronautical Engineering|archive-date=2009-03-09|access-date=2016-07-29|publisher=Tokyo Metropolitan College of Aeronautical Engineering|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metro-cit.ac.jp/kouku-k/|script-title=ja:東京都立航空工業高等専門学校|access-date=2016-07-29|publisher=東京都立航空工業高等専門学校|language=ja}}</ref> in Arakawa until 2010.

== Transportation ==
[[File:Minowabashi-Station-2005-10-24 1.jpg|thumb|[[Minowabashi Station]]]]

{{Further|Transportation in Greater Tokyo }}

[[File:Minami Senju Station.jpg|thumb|[[Minami-Senju Station]]]]

=== Rail ===
* [[East Japan Railway Company|JR East]]
** [[Yamanote Line]], [[Keihin Tohoku Line]]: Nishi Nippori, [[Nippori Station]]s
** [[Joban Line]]: Nippori, [[Mikawashima Station|Mikawashima]], Minami-Senju Stations
* [[Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation]]
**[[Tokyo Sakura Tram]] (13 stations, including [[Minowabashi Station]])
**[[Nippori-Toneri Liner]]: [[Nippori Station|Nippori]], [[Nishi-Nippori Station|Nishi-Nippori]], Akado-Shōgakkō-mae, Kumano-mae
* [[Tokyo Metro]]
** [[Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line|Chiyoda Line]]: Nishi Nippori, Machiya Stations
** [[Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line|Hibiya Line]]: Minami Senju Station
* [[Keisei Electric Railway]] [[Keisei Main Line]]: Nippori, Shin-Mikawashima, Machiya Stations
* [[Metropolitan Intercity Railway Company]] [[Tsukuba Express]]: [[Minami-Senju Station]]

Additional facilities are under construction.

===Major roads===
*[[Japan National Route 4|Route 4]] (the Nikkō Kaidō)
*Meiji Street
*Ogubashi Street
*Otakebashi Street

==References==
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==External links==
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*[https://www.city.arakawa.tokyo.jp/ Arakawa City Official Website] {{in lang|ja}}

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