Fussa City is home to Route 16 which runs through the center of the city, Yokota Air Base, and many exotic townscapes and unique shops, including the Fussa American House.
It is rich in nature, including the Tama River and Tama River Canal, and is a charming town with a rich community-based shopping district and other attractions that make it an easy place to live.
There are also many child-rearing facilities and parks, and the local community provides an environment where parents can raise their children with peace of mind.
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▶Climate
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In Fussa City, gentle river terraces extend from the east toward the Tama River, and groundwater wells up and springs can be seen.
In addition, the Tama River and the Tamagawa Aqueduct have green belts along the water, where you can observe a variety of living creatures. Fussa City is located within commuting distance of about 40km from the center of Tokyo, but is blessed with a mild climate and abundant nature.
Along National Route 16, adjacent to Yokota Air Base, there is an American-style townscape, and its unique atmosphere is one of its charms.
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▶History and Culture
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Fussa City is a city where tradition and culture thrive, with attractions including two sake breweries that have been in operation since the Edo period, as well as historic temples, shrines and storehouses, local industries, and festivals.
In addition, there were once over 16 houses built for the families of U.S. military personnel, and even today, along National Route XNUMX near Yokota Air Base, there are many unique shops catering to U.S. military personnel, allowing you to enjoy the exotic atmosphere.
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▶Local communities
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Although the city is compact, it is working to develop a lifelong learning environment with a civic hall, four libraries, and three community centers (including annex libraries). In particular, the Fukuan Teahouse, located in the Cultural Forest area, is used as an authentic teahouse for a variety of cultural activities, including tea ceremony, haiku, koto, and flower arranging.
There are also many child-rearing facilities and parks, and the local community provides an environment where parents can raise their children with peace of mind.
We also work hard to create an environment where children can learn and grow independently through community school programs and after-school support.
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▶Sightseeing and Activities
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It is a town where city and nature coexist in harmony, and the lush greenery of the Tama River, Tamagawa Aqueduct, Tachikawa Cliff Line, and Haijima Cliff Line creates a different atmosphere in every season.
The bicycle and pedestrian-only road along the Tama River is a popular spot where you can enjoy nature to the fullest.
Filled with the charm of festivals, the city hosts grand events such as the Fussa Cherry Blossom Festival in spring, the Fussa Firefly Festival in summer, and the Fussa Tanabata Festival. The Fussa Tanabata Festival in particular is a major event that attracts over 40 people.
The city is also home to the Fussa American House, a renovated post-war housing complex for American military families that is now a community facility that is open to the public and serves as a tourist information hub.
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▶Immigration Information
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The city ranked third in the nation and first in Tokyo in the "2024 Ranking of Cities for Working Couples Raising Children" (survey conducted by the Nihon Keizai Shimbun and Nikkei BP's "Nikkei Xwoman").
With the slogan "If you're raising children, Fussa" the city offers comprehensive childcare support. In particular, the city offers comprehensive childcare services, and as of April 28st, the number of children on waiting lists has remained at "zero" since XNUMX.
▶ Housing development promotion project for child-rearing households
The city is running a "Long-Term Quality Housing Acquisition Promotion Project" that provides subsidies equivalent to fixed asset taxes, etc., to families with children who acquire long-term quality housing.
▶Vacant store utilization subsidy
The city provides subsidies for a portion of the costs associated with opening a store to those who wish to start a new business by utilizing a vacant store in the city.
▶ Integrated after-school club and after-school children's classes
Fussa City's After-School Children's Classroom (Fussakko no Hiroba) is open after school every weekday and during long school holidays. By running it under the same operator as the after-school club, they can work together smoothly and make after-school activities more appealing to children and parents.
▶Elementary and Junior High School ICT Promotion Project
In response to the national GIGA School Initiative, the Fussa City Board of Education is lending out tablet devices with LTE communication capabilities for learning purposes to all children and students attending elementary and junior high schools in the city.
▶ Childcare for sick children
Nurses and childcare workers look after children aged 6 months to XNUMXth grade who are sick or recovering from an illness.
▶ Early childhood education, primary and secondary school collaboration projects
Through exchange activities between kindergarten and elementary school children, mutual understanding between childcare workers and teachers in childcare and educational activities, and childcare research conducted by Keio University, we aim to improve teaching methods and ensure smooth connections and collaboration.
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