Karakura

Karakura 空座区
Ward
Japanese transcription(s)
• Japanese	空座区
• Rōmaji	Karakura-ku
Flag of Karakura Flag Official seal of Karakura Seal
Location of Karakura in Tetsuya Location of Karakura in Tetsuya
Country	Teiko
Region	Tsukushi
Prefecture	Tetsuya
Area
• Total	35.16 km2 (13.58 sq mi)
Population  (2024)
• Total	568,814
• Density	16,000/km2 (42,000/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+9 (Teiko Standard Time)

Karakura (空座区, Karakura-ku) is a ward located in Tetsuya, Teiko. It is the most populous ward in Tetsuya and is the center of commercial activity which includes hotels, malls and other services. Most foreign embassies and diplomatic missions have already relocated in Karakura-ku from Kaijo. The name Karakura literally means 'empty seat' and is the location of the Seireitei.