Kawasaki (川崎市; -shi) is a city located in Kanagawa, Japan.

Kawasaki located between Tokyo and Yokohama, its eastern area along Tokyo Bay is the center of Keihin Industrial Area and its western suburb is a residential area for people commuting to Tokyo.

As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 1,290,426 and the density of 9,042.93 persons per km². The total area is 142.70 km².

The city was founded on July 1, 1924.

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For the Kawasaki company see Kawasaki Heavy Industries.