Shinkawa

Shinkawa (新川市 Shinkawa-shi) and sometimes referred to as "New Capital" is the capital of the Republic of Shihaisha. It is located in the Kawaji sector located near the Japanese-Shihaishan Border. It is split into 7 different byōtōs: Tōruchi, Mazukazi, Rongutochi, Tanicho, Wahei and Inaka. The subsectors of Kawase and Susentō combined make the population of 910,028, while the remaining 2 subsectors make up the metro area of 987,201.

Geography and administrative divisions
Shinkawa is located a few kilometers east of the Shihaishan-Japanese Border. It is about an hour away from the nation's largest city, Shiroku. The average elevation in the city is around 42.2 meters (132 feet).

Seven Byōtōs
Shinkawa is made up of seven wards, commonly known as the Seven Byōtōs. The wards follow the same management as the Wards of Japan. The most populous ward is the Megahōmu ward. However, the central area of downtown comprises of Tōruchi ward, Mazukazi ward, and parts of the Rongutochi ward. The Seven Byōtōs are:

*Tōruchi

Mazukazi

Rongutochi

Tanicho

Wahei

Inaka



Climate
Shinkawa has a humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification Dfb) with quite warm summers and snowfall in winter. Precipitation falls throughout the year, but is higher in mid-autumn and mid-winter.

Transportation
Transportation options vary greatly in Shinkawa.

Ekusutori Rail has 1 Shinkansen line running to the city. It ends in Shiroku a city 3 hours away by car. However, a new line is being built that is supposed to end in Engatoshi. Although there is a quite massive rail network in the city, roads are much more used. The Shinkawan Highway Agency has reported that the drivers in Shinkawa can expect an average of 28 hours of traffic delays in a year.

Shinkawa Capital International Airport serves the entire metropolitan area of Shinkawa. Recent plans to reduce the amount of international airport space in Honadō however have started construction plans for airport expansions. When completed, it would be serving the entire population of Honadō for international travels. This will greatly increase the airport's usage and could rank it as the busiest airport in AIN. It currently serves as hub for Shihai Airways, Sky Yasuku, and Japan Airlines.

Twin towns and sister cities
Shinkawa is twinned with the following cities: