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Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, is a large suburban city located east of Tokyo with a population exceeding 400,000 and known for its extensive canal network originally developed for agricultural irrigation.

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Where is Funabashi located?

Funabashi is in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo in Japan. It is part of the heavily urbanized Tokyo-area region and functions as a large suburban city.

How large is Funabashi's population?

Funabashi has a population exceeding 400,000. The exact figure changes as the city updates its resident statistics.

Why are canals associated with Funabashi?

Funabashi is known for an extensive canal network that was originally developed for agricultural irrigation. Those waterways reflect the area's earlier farming landscape before large-scale suburban growth.

Is Funabashi close to Tokyo?

Yes. Funabashi lies east of Tokyo and is connected to the wider metropolitan area by rail and road. Its suburban location makes it different from a remote rural city in Chiba Prefecture.

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