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Tokyo-Yokohama Metropolitan Area
Portion of the Tokyo skyline at dusk; Tokyo Tower is at the right.
Yokohama and Kawasaki serve as the core of the Keihin Industrial Zone, a major industrial belt along the northwestern shore of Tokyo Bay. This region is characterized by a high concentration of heavy manufacturing industries.1234
Key industries in these cities include:
- Heavy Industry: The coastal areas, particularly those on reclaimed land, host steel mills, oil refineries, and petrochemical complexes.12
- Manufacturing: Production is focused on automobiles, machinery, transportation equipment, and fabricated metal goods.134
- Shipbuilding: The harbour areas are significant centers for shipyard operations.13
- Chemicals: The region supports a robust chemical industry, with light chemical manufacturing also present in the northwestern parts of Kawasaki.234
- Primary Metals: The production of metals is a foundational component of the local industrial base.34
Additionally, Yokohama has seen the emergence of information technology and related businesses, particularly in the vicinity of the Shin-Yokohama railway station. The port of Yokohama plays a vital role in this industrial ecosystem by handling the import of raw materials and the export of finished goods.3