The History of Toyosu, a Neighborhood That Has Greatly Transformed With the Times
The Toyosu area is reclaimed land and its advantages as a hub for water transportation led to the development of a variety of industries.
Up until the 1980's, the area developed as an industrial zone but then the plants and factories began to move away. Redevelopment started soon after and it has evolved into a sophisticated urban neighborhood.
Edo Period
In 1590, Koto Ward was still marshland and sea, with a few sand banks and small islands dotted about. The process of reclaiming land from the sea started in the early Edo period and following the Great Fire of Meireki in 1657, it was developed into an urban neighborhood.
Meiji and Taisho Periods
Industry began to develop, taking advantage of the water transportation routes offered by the Sumidagawa River and canals. Part of the reclaimed island of Etchujima, which includes the areas known in modern times as Toyo, Kiba, Shiohama, and Furuishiba, was completed.
Showa Period
Land reclamation continued and by 1937, the area which is now Toyosu 1-Chome to 5-Chome had taken shape. In 1939, the Ishikawajima Shipyard was completed.
After the Second World War, the area also supported Japan's rapid economic growth as an energy hub.
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Toyosu in 1932
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Toyosu's electricity wharf
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The Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries shipyard (during Japan's period of rapid economic growth)
Photo credit: Tokyo Port Promotion Association
Jul. 1992
Construction of the Toyosu ON Building completed
Oct. 1992
Construction of the Toyosu Center Building completed
Sep. 2004
Construction of NBF Toyosu Canal Front completed
Mar. 2006
Opening of the Toyosu 2- and 3-Chome area
Aug. 2006
Construction of the Toyosu Centre Building Annex completed
Oct. 2006
Mitsui Shopping Park Urban Dock LaLaport TOYOSU opens
Sep. 2007
Construction of NBF Toyosu Garden Front completed
Feb. 2008
Construction of URBAN DOCK PARK CITY TOYOSU completed
Mar. 2008
Construction of PARK AXIS TOYOSU completed
Feb. 2009
Construction of THE TOYOSU TOWER completed
Oct. 2013
Construction of PARK TOWER TOYOSU completed
Sep. 2014
Construction of SKYZ TOWER & GARDEN completed
Nov. 2015
Construction of PARK AXIS TOYOSU CANAL completed
Jul. 2016
Construction of BAYZ TOWER & GARDEN completed
Nov. 2016
Construction of Park Homes Toyosu The Residence completed
May 2017
WORKSTYLING Toyosu opens
Jun. 2017
SUMALAB opens
Feb. 2019
Construction of PARK TOWER HARUMI completed
Jan. 2020
Edomae Jokamachi opens
※Continue its operations after February, 2023 by Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
Apr. 2020
Grand opening of Toyosu Bayside Cross Tower
