Ichikawa, Chiba 5.69

Ichikawa is a city located in northwestern Chiba Prefecture, Japan, approximately 20 kilometers from the center of Tokyo. The city was founded on November 3, 1934.As of February 1, 2016, the city had an estimated population of 481,790 and a population density of 8,390 persons per km². The total area is 57.45km².Ichikawa is also the home of the chief of the ground staff of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and the Colton Plaza shopping mall. Its close proximity to Tokyo makes it a convenient location for commuters; it is connected to Tokyo by the JR Chuo-Sobu Line, the Toei Shinjuku Line, the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line, the Toei Asakusa Line, and the Keisei Line.GeographyIchikawa is located on the alluvial plain of the Edogawa River on the northern end of Tokyo Bay, with Tokyo Metropolis forming its western border. Much of the city is near sea level in altitude.Surrounding municipalitiesChiba Prefecture UrayasuFunabashiMatsudoKamagayaTokyo Metropolis Edogawa-ku