What is the Tama Islands Region?

◆Camellia field

Camellias make up 80% of the trees on Toshima, and terraced fields of camellia can be seen all over the village.

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Immigration Information
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【shopping】

There are no supermarkets or convenience stores in the village. There are several agricultural cooperatives and stores in the village where you can purchase food and daily necessities. In addition, an increasing number of people are purchasing daily necessities online.

[Housing]

As there are no private real estate agencies, residents are required to live in "village-run housing", and those wishing to move to the island from outside must have secured employment on the island.
There are no moving companies on the island, so if you are living alone or have only a few belongings, you should use Yamato Transport.

【medical care】

There is no hospital on the island, only one clinic, which works in conjunction with the village office to provide medical care on holidays and outside opening hours.

【education】

There are nurseries, elementary and junior high schools. School lunches, textbooks and after-school clubs are all free of charge, and there are also comprehensive support systems such as child medical expense subsidies and child allowances, making this an environment where you can raise your children with peace of mind.
There are no high schools on the island, so students move offshore after graduating from junior high school. To ensure a smooth transition to high school, the island also conducts exchange programs with other municipalities.

【Job Information】

When it comes to life on an island, many people think that it would be difficult to move there if there wasn't a job.
All of the work on the small island is highly public in nature and involves important tasks such as protecting lifelines.
Please see the Toshima Village website for information on available jobs.

▶Job information
https://www.toshimamura.org/about/kyujin/

[For those who are worried about suddenly moving]

First, come to the island for sightseeing and experience the atmosphere and life of Toshima.
We offer the Furusato Working Holiday program as a short-term stay program.
You can experience life on Toshima while being involved in the camellia industry, which represents Toshima.


▶Immigration Guide
https://www.toshimamura.org/about/emigration.html

▶ Community portal site "Zuttoshima"
https://zuttoshima.com/

<Overview>
This is a community-based portal site created to let more people, both on and off the island, know about the island's charm.
A diverse group of "Zuttoshima Writers," including villagers and those with connections to the village, will share information about the village's charm and daily life in their own authentic language.