Tokyo

Tokyo (東京 Tōkyō, /ˈtoʊkioʊ), officially Tokyo Metropolis, is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan and has been the capital since 1869. It has been one of the most influential locations on Earth during the Digital and Cyber Ages. Tokyo has 59 million registered residents, and is the third most densely populated places in the world, just behind Los Angeles and Moscow.

Tokyo is also one of the richest metropolitan areas in the world, mostly due to the economic advantages of having the main headquarters of the Coalition Armed Forces right in the heart of the city. While this is true, much of the city's citizens live in poverty, with anyone above the poverty line living in either the East or West Metropolis District, or in the Neon District.

It is also known for it's frequent hypercanes. Due to global warming, the entire coast of Tokyo is primarily uninhabitable. However, nearly 50% of the city's population is too poor to leave the district, and are subject to not only weekly storms that kill hundreds (if not thousands) each time they hit, but also the harassment and grief caused by the local gang that controls the area; The Reavers.

Cityscape
Due to rising sea levels, Tokyo went under mass construction beginning in 2036 and ending in 2069 to have multiple "levels" to it. Each district is built on a different level, giving each one a much different climate. The lowest is the Flood District, which is built on the harbors of "old" Tokyo. It is subject to frequent hyperstorms that make it extremely difficult to live there. The highest is the aristocratic paradise called Shangri-La.

Economy
Tokyo's economy mainly comes from their robotics technology, though it is not unknown to the public that the black market group, Nightshade, also imports many things in and out of the city, boosting the economy to some degree.

Crime
Tokyo is infamous for it's recent spike in organized (and unorganized) crime. While everyone knows about the feared Yakuza, many other criminal organizations have made a name for themselves over the past decade, rivaling even the influence of the Coalition itself. Common names that come to mind are The Reavers, Nightshade, and even the anti-establishment group known as Activita.

Landmarks & Locations
Main Article: List of Locations in Tokyo

Trivia

 * Tokyo has a large metal wall built on it's eastern side to protect it from powerful winds that make their way from the Eastern Sea of Japan, which can produce winds strong enough to tear panels from buildings, and even flip light vehicles during harsh weather. The urban area outside of the walls is known as the "Outer District", although it is not a part of the city.