Minato is located southwest of the Imperial Palace and has boundaries with the special wards of Chiyoda, Chūō, Kōtō (in Odaiba), Shinagawa, Shibuya, and Shinjuku.

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The ward was founded on 15 March 1947, with the merger of Akasaka, Azabu, and Shiba Wards. The name Minato means "harbor".

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Minato is governed by Mayor Masaaki Takei, an Independent supported by all major parties except the Japanese Communist Party.

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Colleges and universities
• Jikei University School of Medicine Nishi Shinbashi campus
• Kanazawa Institute of Technology Graduate school; Toranomon campus
• Keio University

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• Akasaka is a large residential and commercial area in northern Minato which includes the Akasaka Palace and surrounding gardens, TBS radio and television studios,

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Rail
• Keikyu Main Line (Shinagawa Station)
• Toei Subway:

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Companies with headquarters in Minato include Air Nippon, All Nippon Airways (ANA), ANA & JP Express, All Nippon Airways Trading,

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