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▶Climate
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Higashiyamato City, located in the southern central part of Tokyo, has more than 4% of its area covered by residential land, functioning as a commuter town, and approximately 23% of the city is made up of reservoirs. In particular, the Murayama Reservoir in the northern part of the city is the largest lake in Tokyo.
The city is located at the southern end of the central part of the Sayama Hills, which are long and narrow from east to west. The city has a gentle slope from the north to the center, and is flat from the center to the south. It belongs to the Pacific coast climate zone, and has four distinct seasons.
The city, which has a population of approximately 8, is bordered to the north by Lake Tama, which has been selected as one of the XNUMX best dam lakes in Japan, and Sayama tea and pears are grown in the hills to the north.
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▶History and Culture
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The history of Higashiyamato City began during the Edo period, when the Ome Kaido road was developed and the city became a key transportation hub.
From the Meiji to Taisho periods, the city progressed with modernization through the construction of reservoirs, and today more than 4% of the city area is residential, with Lake Tama in the north serving as the city's symbol.
During the war, the military industry flourished here, and one part of it, the Former Hitachi Aircraft Tachikawa Factory Substation, has been designated a cultural asset of the city.
The Higashi Yamato Industry Festival is held every November, providing an opportunity to deepen understanding of local industries.
There are more than 10 shopping districts in the city, and the Fujimi-dori Shoei Association in particular is active in revitalizing the area, making it a bustling area with many shops.
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▶Local communities
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There are six "children's centers" in Higashiyamato City, which serve as places where infants and children can play and be active freely and interact with each other.
At the Childcare Plaza, parents with infants and young children can play, deepen their relationships, and even ask for advice on childcare.
For those aspiring to start their own business, we also hold a startup seminar to provide the knowledge necessary to start a business.
These facilities and programs revitalize the local community and support the lives of its residents.
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▶Sightseeing & Activities
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Higashiyamato City is dotted with rich nature and historical facilities.
There are walking courses such as Higashiyamato Sayama Green Space and Higashiyamato Park, as well as Higashiyamato Minami Park, which is bustling with cherry blossoms in the spring.
At the Higashiyamato City Museum of Local History, you can enjoy local history and the planetarium.
Fresh locally grown vegetables and fruits are sold in the city, and you can also experience farming at community gardens and tourist farms.
The skating center and Lake Tama are also popular places for local residents to relax.
Cultural assets such as the historic Toyokashima Shrine and the former Hitachi Aircraft Corporation substation are also worth seeing.
These facilities and the natural environment enrich the lives of citizens and also serve as tourist resources.
▶Murayama Reservoir
This is an artificial lake that spreads across the northern part of Higashiyamato City.
It is one of the New 100 Views of Tokyo and one of the Top XNUMX Dam Lakes, and the intake tower of the Murayamashita Reservoir in particular is said to be the most beautiful intake tower in Japan.
It is a relaxing place where you can experience the richness of nature throughout the four seasons, with cherry blossoms in spring, greenery in summer, autumn leaves, and snowy scenery in winter.
▶Higashiyamato City Sayama Green Space
Higashiyamato City Sayama Green Space is a green space occupying a corner of the Sayama Hills.
You can observe a variety of living things, including plants, insects, and birds, up close.
There is also a field athletic facility within the green space, where you can move your body freely in nature.
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▶Immigration Information
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■ High birth rate, no waiting lists for children
The birth rate in the period from 2015 to 2019 was the highest among the 23 wards of Tokyo and the 26 cities in the Tama area, and it continues to remain among the top in the Tokyo metropolitan area. Since fiscal year 1, there have been zero children on waiting lists for admission to childcare facilities.
We have a daycare room for sick and recovering children, and childcare workers are available to pick them up on your behalf.
There are also comprehensive support systems in place, such as medical expense subsidies and child allowances, providing strong support to families raising children.
■ Convenience
It is well-connected, with easy access to Tachikawa and Shinjuku, and is surrounded by abundant nature.
There are also large shopping malls outside and inside the city, and there are plenty of shops and restaurants within the city itself, so you will never have any trouble living here.
■ Education
We provide a learning environment that is tailored to each individual by providing one-on-one online English conversation lessons with foreign instructors (junior high school students) using one device per student, and introducing AI educational software (elementary and junior high school students).
▶Enhancing ICT education
https://www.city.higashiyamato.lg.jp/kosodatekyoiku/gakko/1003431/1003432.html
From April 3, all children and students attending municipal elementary and junior high schools have one terminal per person,
Promoting the GIGA school concept to “realize fair and individualized learning that leaves no one behind”
■Starting a business
We provide support to people who are thinking about starting their own businesses by opening startup schools and startup challenge facilities.
▶ Higashiyamato City Startup Challenge Facility Celeste Garden
https://www.city.higashiyamato.lg.jp/business/jigyoshashien/1003966/1003972.html
As an initiative to support the revitalization of shopping districts, we are
A challenge facility with a kitchen, salon and shop for those who want to open their own shop
