Tsynghan

Tsynghan is Takyoto's third-largest city, with an estimated population of 4.3 million in 2011. The metropolitan area, which includes the city Meiyo, has an estimated population of 4.9 million as of 2012.

Tsynghan is located along the southeastern coast of Shokishima, the most populated region in Takyoto. It has a great access to the Pacific Ocean, making it a popular site for seaports and cruises. It is also one of the most densely populated cities in Takyoto, with the 4.3 million people inhabiting the city's 1,229 sq. km of land.

Tsynghan was built under the nearby country of Okatabawashi, after it took over much of southern Shokishima. This was a result of the Okato-Takyotan War. As of today, Tsynghan has the largest Okatabawashian population of any city in Takyoto.

Tsynghan has evolved greatly over the past few decades. The recent implementation of technology and green-laws have sparked great development in the area. The city in the 1980s, although large at the time, had little to no skyscraper devlopment. By 2012 however, there were over 70 skyscrapers in the central business district. It is also home to the world's largest shopping mall, StoreCity Mall, which is operated by the Okatabawashian company POCCO.

History
Tsynghan existed during the mid-15th century under the country of Okatabawashi. Earlier that century, the Okato-Takyotan War had broke out, causing major battles on the western coast of Shokishima, near Toyokin and Dainia. Takyoto lost to the mighty Dae-Hui-Jian empire, and the empire took control over the southern half of Shokishima.

With the new land, Emperor Dae Hui Jian decided to make use of the new and rarely developed land by building many towns. However, he decided to set up most of his development in the area of what is now the Bīnhǎi district of Tsynghan. The emperor built ports to base his navy at, in order to protect his new land from any invasions. Catapults and iron weapons were recently found during archaeologic excavations near an old protected village. This indicates the intelligence and advancement of weapons possessed by Okatabawashi at the time. After the Dae Hui Jian Empire had fallen around 1482, the land was soon taken back by Takyoto. At this time, the Karuzami shogunate was rising, and had a major effect on the city life. Many samurai had roamed the streets, and the nation's navy had started to grow in preparation in case another surprise invasion was to occur. However, the port was soon used for trading purposes between the other islands of Takyoto. Fishing became another industry to join in the city, and was vital to the city's growth. During the 16th century however, the port had started to grow and trading routes had started to expand towards Japan, making it the nation's first international port.

During the Japanese rule on Takyoto, Tsynghan was turned into a major financial center for the nation. The Port of Tsynghan was expanded in accordance with Japan's plans to make trade with foreign countries and export raw materials. Japan also introduced the second rail network in Takyoto.

During the dot-com bubble, Tsynghan had seen a major increase of companies headquartered in the city that took advantage of the bubble. However, once the bubble burst in 2001, the effects were clearly seen. Many companies were hard hit and were soon liquidated.

Geography
Tsynghan is located on the southeastern coast of Shokishima. The development of the area highly depends on its easy access to the Pacific Ocean for trade and shipping purposes. The Shokitan mountain range terminates just a few miles northwest of Central Tsynghan. The small Héxiàn River flows from the coast to the eastern border of the Xiǎodiàn district. Tsynghan is situated in the Hitochi Prefecture.

Climate
Since Tsynghan's location is coastal area of the deep Pacific, winds can relatively change the feel of the climate. Tsynghan is located in a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa) zone. Extremely high or low temperatures are rare, staying within a temperate range. The ocean effect brings the city cool temperatures during the spring and summer. Winters usually go without snow, but snow can fall occasionally. Typhoons batter the city during the fall, generally around August and September. It is advised that most tourists and visitors come around March and October. These months tend to be the most mild months, and have favorable temperatures. Visitors must be cautious when visiting in January and August, due to the high chances of storms and typhoons.

Economy
Tsynghan is the second busiest seaport in Takyoto, and the 38th busiest container seaport in the world. The ports of Tsynghan are main contributors to the stabilizing of Tsynghan's economy. The Port of Tsynghan is the largest and busiest of the three ports in the city, handling around 3.2 million TEUs in 2011.

The Tsynghan Port Authority supports the AIN's free trade zone called the AINEROzone. This was to encourage more international shipping routes in order to boost the city's economy even more. Due to the increasing economy around the port, a new district was officially formed in 2007 called the Bùqián district, where skyscraper and financial growth is headquartered. It separated from the Bīnhǎi district.

The fishing industry and consumer electronics industry. The Uogashi Fish Market is the fourth largest fish market in the world, after the Sydney Fish Market and the largest in Takyoto. TechWorks, a semiconductor manufacturing company, is headquartered in the Bīnhǎi district.

Shopping and commerce
Tsynghan is well known for its major affluent shopping districts around the urban areas. There are two dedicated shopping districts: Fùshāngchéng and Fùyùdào. The world's largest mall, StoreCity Mall, is located in Fùshāngchéng. It is operated under POCCO, a major shopping mall company based in Okatabawashi. Fùshāngchéng is one of the world's most expensive shopping districts, after the Champs-Élysées in Paris. Many flagship stores of companies Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Prada are located in Fùshāngchéng. The Fùyùdào district, while also a famous affluent shopping district, handles more of the consumer electronics business. Stores for Apple, HTC, Nashi Electronics, and Hangjiang Electronics are located here. Also, local stores that sell parts and gadgets for the products can be found in the southern part of the district.

The Bùqián district is the center of growth and finance in Tsynghan. Towering skycrapers cluster in the district, and many banking headquarters are located here. Bùqián is also known for its congested roads and transportation options, due to the districts small amount of area. Bīnhǎi borders Bùqián, which is well known for its many markets and local restaurants and shops. The Uogashi Fish Market is located in Bīnhǎi, which is the fourth largest fish market in the world. International law offices and the Tsynghan Central Post Office are situated in the center of Bīnhǎi.

Air
Tsynghan is served by Tsynghan International Airport (IATA: TYN, ICAO: RTTG). The airport is the fourth busiest airport in Takyoto, serving 18.9 million people in 2010. It replaced Tsynghan-Meiyo Airport in 2001, which was aging and didn't meet the nation's major airport standards. Tsynghan-Meiyo was soon demolished 3 months after the opening of Tsynghan International. The airport is linked to the city via rail and bus services, and also the Airbow Expressway.

Rail
Although Tsynghan introduced the second railway network in the country, it has one of the smallest rail networks of the 5 major cities in Takyoto. This is because driving was becoming much more popular in the city than taking the public transportation systems. Despite this, Imperial Railway operates 8 major lines out of Tsynghan-Bīnhǎi Station and 4 other lines out of Tsynghan-Fùshāngchéng Station. The Trans-Region Line runs from Tsynghan-Bīnhǎi to Tonarimachi, via Gifuru, Tōru, Ehima, Oruzama, and Nichiro. This line is operated using a Tak300 series, but will soon be replaced by a Velaro Tilt by CARTERrail. Also, the MoneyLoop Line runs in a loop around Fùshāngchéng and Fùyùdào, with the main station in Tsynghan-Fùshāngchéng Station.

Shokishima Island Rail operates mostly out of Bùqián-Sky Station, where it operates 6 lines. The Tōyōkasen Line runs from Bùqián-Sky to Shibuku Station in Toyokin, with stops in Dainia, Akihaburo Station, Disunai Station, and many other smaller stations. This line is run using the Tak225 series.

Rapid transit
The Tsynghan Metro network uses an automatic, driverless metro operation. It consists of Line 1, Line 2, and Line 3. Line 1 operates in the Fùshāngchéng and Fùyùdào districts, mainly serving as a means of transportation for shoppers. Line 2 directs towards the coastal and financial districts, for business people and tourists. Line 3 operates as a loop throughout all 14 districts in Tsynghan, with an average of 2 stops per district. The Tsynghan Metro utilizes the Alstom Metropolis C830 on all of its lines, but will soon replace the trains with Metro Type 50F's from CARTERrail by the end of 2013.

Twin towns and sister cities
Tsynghan shares the title of sister city with several cities around the world.


 * 🇯🇵 Japan Nagoya, Japan (since 1966)
 * 🇰🇷 South Korea Busan, South Korea (since 1971)
 * Okatabawashi Mingxun HongPur, Okatabawashi (since 1972)
 * 🇺🇸 USA San Jose, United States (since 1981)
 * 🇨🇳 China Xiamen, China (since 1987)
 * 🇵🇭 Philippines Cebu, Philippines (since 1996)
 * 🇺🇸 USA Seattle, United States (since 2003)

Sister ports
The Port of Tsynghan also has 4 sister ports.


 * 🇰🇷 South Korea Port of Busan, South Korea (since 1987)
 * 🇺🇸 USA Port of Seattle, USA (since 1991)
 * 🇨🇳 China Port of Shanghai, China (since 1995)