Shinjuku

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/shinjuku

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Shinjuku?Western Tokyo, Japan
2. How big is Shinjuku?18.23 km²
3. What is the capital of Shinjuku?Tokyo
4. What language do people speak in Shinjuku?Japanese
5. What is Shinjuku known for?World's busiest railway station, major commercial and administrative hub, and towering skyscrapers
6. What is the population (estimated 2025)?355,981

Fukutoshin: A designation for a major secondary center within Tokyo, rivaling the original downtown in importance and activity.
Metropolitan Government: The governing body responsible for the administration and development of a large city and its surrounding areas.
Urban Planning: The process of designing and managing the development of cities and towns to ensure functionality and livability.