former prefecture in Japan (1869–1943) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tokyo Prefecture (東京府, Tōkyō-fu or Tōkei-fu) is a former Japanese government entity starting in 1869 and ending in 1943[1]
Tokyo Prefecture 東京府 | |||||||||
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Prefecture of Japan | |||||||||
1868–1943 | |||||||||
Ginza, Tokyo City, in 1933 | |||||||||
Capital | Tokyo City | ||||||||
Area | |||||||||
• Coordinates | 35.68°N 139.77°E | ||||||||
History | |||||||||
History | |||||||||
• Established | 2 October 1868 | ||||||||
• Disestablished | 1 July 1943 | ||||||||
Political subdivisions | 3 cities 3 Districts | ||||||||
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Today part of | Part of the Tokyo Metropolis |
In 1943, the prefecture's municipalities, including the traditional city of Tokyo, became part of the newly formed Tokyo metropolis (東京都, Tōkyō-to) or "greater Tokyo metropolian area".[1]
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