Hino, Tokyo

Hino (日野市, Hino-shi) is a city located in the western portion of the Tokyo Metropolis, Japan.

Tokyo Metropolis Hino has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa) characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall.

[2] Per Japanese census data,[3] the population of Hino increased rapidly in the late 20th century and has continued to grow at a slower pace since.

The entire district was transferred to the control of Tokyo Prefecture on April 1, 1893, at which time Hino-juku was proclaimed Hino Town under the modern municipalities system.

Hino has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral city council of 24 members.

In terms of national politics, the city is part of Tokyo 21st district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.

Takahata Fudō in Hino
A Tama Toshi Monorail Line train carrying advertising for Tama Zoo