epitome of Tokyo; miniature Tokyo
Used for a place or area that captures the essence of Tokyo in a compact form, such as a themed district or a scaled-down representation.
この商店街は小東京と呼ばれている。
This shopping street is called 'Little Tokyo'.
テーマパークに小東京エリアができた。
A miniature Tokyo area was created in the theme park.
Compound of 小 (しょう, 'small') and 東京 (とうきょう, 'Tokyo'). The exact origin is uncertain, but it likely arose as a descriptive term for areas outside Tokyo that mimic its atmosphere.