Tokyo, Japan Random Address Generator

Generate authentic Tokyo addresses with valid Japanese postal codes (〒) from all 23 special wards. Proper Japanese formatting for international testing.

Tokyo is different.

If you're building an app for the Japanese market. If you're testing international shipping. If you're validating address forms for Tokyo users. You need addresses that follow Japanese conventions.

Not Western-style addresses. JAPANESE addresses.

Addresses like "〒150-0001 東京都渋谷区神宮前1-2-3" or in romanized form: "1-2-3 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001."

With proper Japanese postal codes (7-digit format: XXX-XXXX). With ward names (Shibuya-ku, Shinjuku-ku). With the address components in the correct ORDER (which is backwards from Western addresses).

That's what you're getting here.

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How Tokyo Addresses Work (They're Backwards)

This is important: Japanese addresses work OPPOSITE to Western addresses.

Western addresses go from specific to general:

742 Evergreen Terrace → Springfield → Illinois → USA
(Building → City → State → Country)

Japanese addresses go from general to specific:

日本 → 東京都 → 渋谷区 → 神宮前 → 1-2-3
(Japan → Tokyo → Shibuya Ward → Jingumae → Block-Building)

The Japanese address structure:

  1. Postal code (〒150-0001)
  2. Prefecture (東京都 = Tokyo Metropolis)
  3. Ward/City (渋谷区 = Shibuya Ward)
  4. District (神宮前 = Jingumae)
  5. Chōme-Banchi-Gō (1-2-3)

What is Chōme-Banchi-Gō?

This is the most confusing part for Westerners:

  • Chōme (丁目) = District number
  • Banchi (番地) = Block number
  • Gō (号) = Building number

So "1-2-3" means: District 1, Block 2, Building 3

Important: Japanese addresses DON'T use street names in most cases. They use block numbers instead.

Generate Addresses by Ward (区)

Tokyo has 23 special wards, each with its own character and postal code ranges.

Central Tokyo Wards:

Shibuya (渋谷区)

Postal Codes: 150-xxxx, 151-xxxx

Famous for: Shibuya Crossing, Harajuku, Omotesandō

Shinjuku (新宿区)

Postal Codes: 160-xxxx, 162-xxxx

Famous for: Kabukichō, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

Chiyoda (千代田区)

Postal Codes: 100-xxxx, 101-xxxx, 102-xxxx

Famous for: Imperial Palace, Akihabara, Marunouchi

Minato (港区)

Postal Codes: 105-xxxx, 106-xxxx, 107-xxxx, 108-xxxx

Famous for: Roppongi, Odaiba, Tokyo Tower

Chūō (中央区)

Postal Codes: 103-xxxx, 104-xxxx

Famous for: Ginza, Tsukiji, Nihonbashi

Other Major Wards:

  • Setagaya (世田谷区) - 154-xxxx, 155-xxxx, 156-xxxx, 157-xxxx
  • Ōta (大田区) - 143-xxxx, 144-xxxx, 145-xxxx, 146-xxxx
  • Nerima (練馬区) - 176-xxxx, 177-xxxx, 178-xxxx, 179-xxxx
  • Suginami (杉並区) - 166-xxxx, 167-xxxx, 168-xxxx
  • Toshima (豊島区) - 170-xxxx, 171-xxxx (Ikebukuro)
  • ...and 13 more wards

Understanding Tokyo Postal Codes (〒)

Japanese postal codes are 7 digits: XXX-XXXX

Tokyo postal codes start with 1:
All Tokyo addresses begin with postal codes starting with 1 (100-xxxx through 199-xxxx).

First three digits identify the ward:

  • 100-102 = Chiyoda Ward
  • 103-104 = Chūō Ward
  • 105-108 = Minato Ward
  • 150-151 = Shibuya Ward
  • 160-162 = Shinjuku Ward

Last four digits narrow down the neighborhood:

For example, in Shibuya:

  • 150-0001 = Jingumae (Harajuku area)
  • 150-0002 = Shibuya (Shibuya Station area)
  • 150-0011 = Higashi (East Shibuya)

Symbol: The 〒 symbol is Japan Post's logo and commonly appears before postal codes.

Example Generated Tokyo Addresses

JapaneseRomanizedWardPostal Code
〒150-0001
東京都渋谷区神宮前1-2-3
1-2-3 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001Shibuya150-0001
〒160-0022
東京都新宿区新宿3-14-5
3-14-5 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0022Shinjuku160-0022
〒100-0001
東京都千代田区千代田1-1-1
1-1-1 Chiyoda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0001Chiyoda100-0001
〒106-0032
東京都港区六本木7-18-12
7-18-12 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032Minato106-0032
〒104-0061
東京都中央区銀座4-2-8
4-2-8 Ginza, Chūō-ku, Tokyo 104-0061Chūō104-0061

FAQs About Tokyo Addresses

Q: Why are Japanese addresses backwards?

A: They're not backwards - they're logical! Japanese addresses go from largest area (country) to smallest (building number). It's like writing a file path: Country/Prefecture/City/Block/Building.

Q: What does "ku" (区) mean?

A: "Ku" means "ward." Tokyo has 23 special wards that function like small cities. Shibuya-ku = Shibuya Ward.

Q: Can I generate addresses in Japanese characters?

A: Yes. Our tool provides both Japanese (kanji/hiragana) and romanized (English alphabet) versions.

Q: Why don't Tokyo addresses use street names?

A: Most Japanese cities use a block-based system instead of naming every street. Addresses identify blocks and buildings, not streets.

Q: Are these formatted correctly for Japanese mail?

A: Yes. The format follows Japan Post guidelines exactly.

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