What is the Tama Islands Region?

◆Shinkansen Museum
Kokubunji City is a city of water and greenery, a city of history, and a livable city, but it is also a city of science. It is the birthplace of Japan's space development, and is a city that has supported Japanese science, with the Railway Technical Research Institute and Hitachi Central Research Laboratory as its home. The Shinkansen Museum is a real test train that was donated to the city free of charge by the Railway Technical Research Institute. Inside is an exhibition facility, and you can sit in the driver's seat from that time.

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▶Climate
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Kokubunji City, located in the center of Tokyo, spreads across the flat terrain of the Musashino Plateau and is working on urban development with the aim of "coexistence of urban and agricultural areas."

In addition to the Otaka-no-michi/Masagata-no-ike Spring Group, which was selected as one of Japan's 100 Famous Waters, the Tonogayato Garden, developed during the Taisho era, is a popular oasis within the city, and the area is blessed with water and greenery.

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▶History and Culture
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The area has developed from a vast area of ​​farmland due to new rice field development since the Edo period into a suburban residential city with a concentration of commercial facilities and office buildings around Kokubunji Station.
Since the 2010s, redevelopment has progressed with the construction of high-rise apartment buildings, but the area also retains its traditional shopping district, lined with charming shops and restaurants.

The city is rich in culture, with many historical sites from the Nara period remaining. Furthermore, the city is working to popularize traditional vegetables such as Tokyo Udo through the "Koku Vege Project."

▶Koku Veg Project
"Koku Veg" is the nickname for agricultural and livestock products produced by farmers in Kokubunji City for sale, and restaurants in the city are offering original menu items using Koku Veg.

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▶Local communities
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Citizens and local civic groups are engaged in a wide variety of unique activities, and are working to create opportunities for everyone to easily participate in community activities.

Many citizens gather and deepen their connections at various events held by local residents' associations and neighborhood associations, as well as the Community Center Festival organized by the Community Center Users Council.

On the other hand, local communities are being formed through residents' meetings, and new resident-led activities are being carried out.
Intergenerational exchange and mutual support activities are becoming more common in local places, such as community shared spaces that utilize vacant houses and meetings for people with disabilities and their families who are struggling to make ends meet.

[Kokubunji City Social Welfare Council]
　ko-shakyo.or.jp

We also run a series of courses called "Kokubunji College" to train people who will play a key role in urban development.
The course involves group work to plan projects to make Kokubunji a more comfortable place to live and then put them into practice, and even after completing the course, citizen-led urban development activities are still actively taking place.

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▶Sightseeing & Activities
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Kokubunji City is a charming town where nature and history coexist, with a group of springs that have been named one of Japan's 100 famous waters and the Tonogayato Gardens, a nationally designated place of scenic beauty.
The city is dotted with historical sites, such as the ruins of Musashi Kokubunji Temple, from which the city takes its name, and the Metropolitan Musashi Kokubunji Park, and is loved by locals and tourists alike. In addition, the Kokubunji Festival is held every November, giving you a sense of the local vitality.

At the Manyo Garden, you can enjoy plants that are mentioned in the Manyoshu.
The city is also home to facilities that have contributed to the development of science, such as the Shinkansen Museum, making it a city with many facets of appeal.

Tonogayato Garden

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▶Immigration Information
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The area around Kokubunji Station, which is accessible via the JR Chuo Line, Musashino Line, and Seibu Railway's Kokubunji Line and Tamagawa Line, is filled with commercial facilities and is highly convenient for travel.
There is also a city-run developmental support facility called "Child Development Center Tsukushinbo" that offers classes and consultations for preschool children. There are also facilities where you can find enjoyment in your retirement years and a full range of services to support life at home.

Kokubunji City also has an extensive child-rearing support system, and at its "Yurikago Kokubunji Interviews" pregnant women can talk to child-rearing specialists about their concerns and worries.
After the interview, you will also receive a childcare package (gift catalog, Kokubunji vegetable application postcard, vegetable recipes, etc.).

We also actively provide facilities where parents can play with their children and play areas after school.