Tokyo Metropolitan Government

Tokyo Metropolitan Government administers Japan's capital and most populous prefecture, with over 14 million residents and the largest metropolitan economy in the world. Tokyo's unique status combines prefectural and municipal functions, governing both the 23 special wards of central Tokyo and surrounding cities, towns, and villages.

As a global financial and business center, Tokyo's governance affects multinational operations throughout Asia. The metropolitan government's planning and development decisions shape urban patterns that influence cities worldwide.