What is the Tama Islands Region?

A cluster of dogtooth violets
Located in a corner of the Tokyo Metropolitan Noyamakita Rokudoyama Park, the approximately 1.8-hectare Noyamakita Municipal Park is home to a cluster of approximately 20,000 dogtooth violets that bloom in the spring on the southern slope of the learning rice paddy field, covering the entire area like a carpet of flowers.

Cherry blossom trees along the bicycle path in Noyamakita Park
The bicycle path in Noyamakita Park is the remains of a light railway line that was built by the then Tokyo City Government in the early Showa period to construct the Yamaguchi Reservoir (Lake Sayama). Today, it is loved by many people as a bicycle path that runs southwest through the city, stretching for about 4 km, passing through a group of tunnels, including the Yokota Tunnel. In spring, it is a famous cycling road with rows of cherry trees on both sides.　

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▶Climate
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Musashimurayama City, located in the northern part of Tokyo's Tama region, is a lush green area including the Sayama Hills, and is developing as a commuter town with good access to the city center.
There are no trains in the city, so residents rely on buses. Many old roads also run through the city, and even today they play an important role as major roads for transporting goods.

The Sayama Hills, which spread across the northern part of the city, are a popular place for local residents to relax, and the tourist farms (orchards and tea fields) are thriving producing mandarin oranges and pears.

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▶History and Culture
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From the Edo period to the early Showa period, the area prospered as a producer of the cotton fabric "Murayama Kasuri," and as times changed, silk fabrics began to be produced. Eventually, with the introduction of new technology, the silk fabric brand "Murayama Oshima Tsumugi" was established, and the area was registered as an intangible cultural property designated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.

Furthermore, this region, with its rich natural environment and deep history, has passed on many cultural assets to future generations, including local performing arts and modernization heritage.

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▶Local communities
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In the Sayama Hills, located in the northern part of the city, there is a park called Noyamakita Rokudoyama Park, which is equipped with rural forests and athletic facilities, and is a place of relaxation for citizens.

There are also plenty of child-rearing support facilities, such as the "Everyone's Home" where preschool children and their parents can play freely, and where child-rearing consultations and events are held. Additionally, "Child-rearing Centers" set up in nurseries around the country hold parent-child play opportunities and lectures on child-rearing.

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▶Sightseeing & Activities
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Taking advantage of the area's terrain, which ranges from hills to plateaus, the area is thriving in fruit and vegetable cultivation, and is particularly known for its mandarin oranges, Sayama tea, and Murayama-Oshima tsumugi silk.

Tourist farms are dotted throughout the city, and during harvest season you can see families enjoying picking mandarin oranges.
At Noyamakita Rokudoyama Park, you can see vast groves of trees and natural clusters of dogtooth violets, and there are tourist spots in the surrounding area, including the History and Folklore Museum.

There are bicycle paths throughout the city, and in spring, the cherry blossom-lined streets create beautiful scenery.

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▶Immigration Information
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The child-rearing support center "Hughug Murayama" offers comprehensive support from pregnancy to child-rearing, and also provides comprehensive financial support such as subsidies for pediatric medical expenses and child allowances.
In addition, there are systems in place to fully support child-rearing, such as childbirth and child-rearing support programs, postpartum care programs, birthday support programs, etc. There are also plenty of facilities where you can spend time with your children, such as child-rearing centers, health plazas, and after-school clubs.

There is a large shopping mall, AEON Mall Musashimurayama, so you will have no trouble finding something to buy.
Transportation within the city is mainly by bus or private car, and the roads are wide and there is little traffic congestion.
The area is also attractive for its rich natural surroundings, with the Sayama Hills nearby where children can play outside.
There are many shopping districts and the area is very comfortable to live in.

▶Hughug Murayama, a comprehensive support center for child-rearing generations
https://www.city.musashimurayama.lg.jp/kosodate/soudan/1005140.html
We provide maternal and child health services and child-rearing support services, and strive to provide comprehensive, supportive care from pregnancy through to child-rearing.

▶Healthy Plaza
https://www.city.musashimurayama.lg.jp/kosodate/odekake/index.html
This is a play area where preschool children and their parents can play freely.
A little advice on child rearing too.

▶Certified specific business start-up support business, etc.
https://www.city.musashimurayama.lg.jp/kurashi/sangyou/1012131/1005138/1000944.html
To support those who want to start a business or who have been in business for less than five years, we offer startup classes, seminars and individual consultations to help them acquire knowledge about management, finance, human resource development and market development.