Mejirodai () is one of the districts that comprise Bunkyo in

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. Divided into three sections, It currently has a population of 6,595 as of October 1, 2007.

Geography

The area is an old residential neighborhood and a school zone. Most notable locations are: *Residence of former Japanese Prime Minister

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(His daughter

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is the current occupant) *

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* Eisei Bunko Museum *

Wakeijuku Wakeijuku (和敬塾), literally meaning "a place to seek harmony and respect", is an all-male dormitory located in the Mejirodai neighborhood in the Bunkyō ward of Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1955 by Kisaku Mayekawa, philanthropist and founder ...

Education

Bunkyo operates the local public elementary and middle schools. Zoned elementary schools for parts of Meijirodai are: Ooyagi (青柳小学校) and Sekiguchidaimachi ( 関口台町小学校). All of Meijirodai is zoned to Otowa Junior High School ( 音羽中学校).

References

Districts of Bunkyō {{Tokyo-geo-stub