Tsukiji

Throughout the Tokugawa period, earth from the shogunate's extensive moat and canal excavations was systematically used to fill in the marshes along the river, creating new commercial districts and waterfront housing.

[6] The Great Fire of Meireki of 1657 destroyed over two-thirds of Edo's buildings, including Hongan-ji temple in Asakusa, the enormous Kantō headquarters of the Jōdo Shinshū sect.

In addition, many private residences for samurai and feudal lords were constructed along the southern edge of Tsukiji.

The Great Kantō earthquake on September 1, 1923, and the resultant fires which raged in its aftermath, caused severe damage throughout central Tokyo.

A significant portion of the Tsukiji district burned to the ground, and the old Nihonbashi fish market was razed.

"[8] Foreign companies with offices: Public elementary and junior high schools are operated by Chuo City Board of Education.