Ichikawa, city on southeastern Honshu Island, Japan, in Chiba Prefecture, at the mouth of the Edo River, on Tokyo Bay, adjoining Funabashi on the west near Tokyo. Situated on two railway lines between Tokyo and Chiba, Ichikawa serves as a residential area for commuters. It is located in the Keiyo Industrial Zone; industries include chemicals, metalworking, sake brewing, and the manufacture of woolen textiles. Ichikawa is the site of the Guhoji Temple and of Konodai, the former provincial capital of Shimosa; the Hokekyoji Temple, founded by Nichiren in 1260, adjoins the city. Population (1999) 433,545.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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