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Tokyo-Yokohama Metropolitan Area
Portion of the Tokyo skyline at dusk; Tokyo Tower is at the right.
The Keihin Industrial Zone features a highly diversified manufacturing base, serving as a central hub for Japan's economic and industrial activity.
The heavy industry in the region, particularly concentrated in the Kawasaki and Yokohama harbour areas, includes the production of:
- Metals and Steel: Extensive steel mills and heavy metal production.12
- Chemicals and Energy: Oil refineries and petrochemical complexes.12
- Transportation and Machinery: Shipyards, automobiles, and various types of machinery.12
- Electrical Equipment: A significant sector for the manufacture of electronics and appliances.12
Further inland, the region also produces:
- Textiles: Manufacturing of various fabric and textile goods.1
- Processed Foods: Facilities dedicated to food production.1
- Publishing: Tokyo serves as the primary center for the publishing industry, producing a large portion of the country's books.12
The zone's industrial output is supported by major land-reclamation projects that have provided necessary space for these diverse manufacturing operations.1