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Edogawa Ward was established in October 1932, and this year marks its 90th anniversary. At the time, it was known as a town of half farming, half fishing, and except for along the Sobu Line, the town had a peaceful rural landscape of lotus and rice paddies, but over the course of 90 years, the town's appearance has changed dramatically. In this article, we look back on Edogawa Ward's 90-year history, in which the residents and the government worked together to overcome various difficulties.