What is "ukyo"

Ukyō (右京, "the right side of the capital") refers to the area west of Suzaku Avenue, the central avenue in the ancient capitals of Japan, especially Kyoto.

It may also refer to:

• Ukyo-ku, Kyoto
• Ukyoshiki, the administrator of Ukyo. It was an old government post established by the Ritsuryo system.
  • Names derived from Ukyoshiki
    • Ukyo Katayama, a Japanese racing driver
    • Ukyo Kuonji, a Ranma ½ character
    • Ukyo Tachibana, a Samurai Shodown character