Tekunoka

Tekunoka (テクノカ区) is one of the several wards of Toyokin, Takyoto. As of mid-2012, the ward has an estimated population of 348,923. Its population density is about 2,600 residents per km². All residents live within a 132.8 km² area.

The name "Tekunoka" came from the rail station that is located near the center of the ward. Tekunoka is the casino and gambling capital of the country, hosting over 20 different casinos in its borders. The nighttime population surges to almost double that of its daytime population due to these factors.

Like other major casino hubs of its kind, Tekunoka utilizes dramatic architecture in order to make the place look appealing to visitors. Many of the resorts that are located along the Nokudō Boulevard strip are the largest in the country and some of the largest in the world. The ward is very cultural as well, and is competing with other wards in Toyokin as a leading financial and cultural hub. However, not all of the ward is all modernistic, with some areas being home to thousands of slums and danchis that house the poor.

Geography
Tekunoka is situated in the far southeastern corner of Toyokin, and is surrounded by very few wards. To the east, it is bordered by the Misora Prefecture. The ward has a handful of mountains in the northeastern corner of the ward. The Misoraki River ends in the western side of the ward, after crossing the casino center. To the north, it is bordered by Kyūmura and Iehiroba. To the west, it is surrounded by Disunai, Maruno, Akihaburo, and Kankoku.

Subdistricts
For the ward's small size, there are quite a few subdistricts that divide it up. These are the following subdistricts of Tekunoka:
 * Kakemachi: The most famous part of the ward, Kakemachi is known for its casinos and resorts. It is currently being expanded to handle more casinos and other fun activities.
 * Tabūshiti: This is the more taboo, adult-rated part of town. Many bars and strip clubs are located around Tabūshiti, and is generally off limits to children and under-age people.
 * Kawaten: Most of the shopping stores can be found nearby in Akihaburo, but a few malls have set up in Kawaten. Kawaten is located right along the Misoraki River.