The provided texts offer a multifaceted exploration of the historical "Terajima-chō" (寺島町) area in Tokyo, now part of the Sumida Ward's Higashi-Mukōjima district. Several sources trace the history of this former town, detailing its origins in the Kamakura period, its formal establishment, and its eventual abolishment and transformation into current neighborhoods following the 1932 merger and later post-war urbanization. Complementing this historical and geographical information, one source provides an in-depth cultural overview, discussing five "hidden gems" of the area, including the literary history associated with figures like Kōda Aya and Yoshikawa Eiji, the traditional arts like Edo Kiriko glasswork, the enduring Mukōjima Geisha district, and local landmarks such as the highly-rated Terajima Bathhouse and the unique Hikifune Takagi Shrine. Finally, a dictionary entry clarifies that while the primary focus is the defunct Tokyo location, the name Terajima-chō is also used in other Japanese cities.

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