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Inokashira Park (井の頭恩賜公園) is a park which straddles Musashino and Mitaka in western Tokyo, Japan. Inokashira Pond (井の頭池) and the Kanda River water source (神田上水), established during the Edo period, are the primary sources of the Kanda River. The land was given to Tokyo in 1913. On May 1, 1917, it opened under the name Inokashira Onshi Kōen (井の頭恩賜公園), which can be translated as, "Inokashira Imperial Grant Park". Thus the park was considered a gift from the Emperor to the general public. Data • Da…

The Ghibli Museum (三鷹の森ジブリ美術館) is a museum showcasing the work of the Japanese animation studio Studio Ghibli. It is located in Inokashira Park in Mitaka, a western city of Tokyo, Japan. The museum combines features of a children's museum, technology museum, and a fine arts museum, and is dedicated to the art and technique of animation. Features include a replica of the Catbus from My Neighbor Totoro (1988), a café, bookstore, rooftop garden, and a theater for exclusive short films by Studio Ghi…

The Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (東京農工大学) commonly known as TUAT is a Japanese national university headquartered in Fuchū, Tokyo. This university focuses on the study of agriculture and engineering. The undergraduate organization of the university has two faculties, Agriculture and Engineering, and several departments as shown below. History The predecessor of the university was founded in 1874 as an agricultural training institute. In 1949 it was reorganized into a national un…

The University of Electro-Communications (電気通信大学) is a national university in the city of Chōfu, Tokyo, Japan. It specialises in the disciplines of computer science, the physical sciences, engineering and technology. It was founded in 1918 as the Technical Institute for Wireless-Communications. History The University of Electro-communications was founded in the Azabu district, Tokyo city as the Technical Institute for Wireless-Communications by Wireless Association in 1918. The Technical Institu…

International Christian University (国際基督教大学) is a non-denominational private university located in Mitaka, Tokyo, Japan, commonly known as ICU. With the efforts of Prince Takamatsu, General Douglas MacArthur, and BOJ President Hisato Ichimada, ICU was established in 1949 as the first liberal arts college in Japan. Currently the university offers 31 undergraduate majors and a graduate school. The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology selected ICU as one of the 37 schools …

Azamino Station (あざみ野駅) is an interchange railway station located in the Azamino neighborhood of Aoba-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, operated by the private railway company, Tokyu Corporation and by the Yokohama City Transportation Bureau. Lines Azamino Station is served by the Tōkyū Den-en-toshi Line and is 18.2 kilometers from the terminus of the line at . It is also a terminal stationer the Yokohama subway's Blue Line, and is 20.7 kilometers from the opposing terminus at . Statio…

Ajinomoto Stadium (味の素スタジアム), also known as Tokyo Stadium in AFC Champions League and rugby competitions, is a multi-purpose stadium in Chōfu, Tokyo, Japan. The stadium was founded at Kantō Mura, the redevelopment area formerly used by United States Forces Japan, in March 2001. It was the first stadium in Japan that sold its naming rights, which went to Ajinomoto Co., Inc. on a five-year, 1.2 billion yen (about 10 million U.S. dollars) contract from March 2003 to February 2008 to name it Ajinomo…

Tokyo Racecourse (東京競馬場) is located in Fuchu, Tokyo, Japan. Built in 1933 for horse racing, it is considered the "racecourse of racecourses" in Japanese horseracing. It has a capacity of 223,000, with seating for 13,750. Tokyo Racecourse hosts numerous G1 (Grade 1) races, including the Japan Cup, Tokyo Yushun (the Japanese Derby) and the Yasuda Kinen, a part of the Asian Mile Challenge. Physical attributes Tokyo Race Course's grass course measures 2083m (1¼ miles + 234 feet) with two chutes (180…

An Music School (アン・ミュージック・スクール) is a private music school based in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan, which was founded in 1967. Summary The year is divided into two semesters. Lesson schedules are tailored to the individual, and school attendance is at the student's own pace and convenience. There is no credit system; after two years of attendance, students receive a graduation certificate. If a student wishes to continue their studies after you graduation, they can become a research student at any point …

The Den-en-toshi Line (田園都市線) is a major commuter line operated by the private railway operator Tokyu Corporation and connecting south-western suburbs of Tokyo and neighbouring Kanagawa Prefecture, with its western terminus of , to a major railway junction of western downtown Tokyo, . At Shibuya, nearly all the trains continue on the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line. The line's color on maps and station guides is green, and stations carry the prefix "DT" followed by a number. History Prewar predecessor…

Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (東京外国語大学), often referred to as TUFS, is a specialist research university in Fuchū, Tokyo, Japan. TUFS is primarily devoted to foreign language, international affairs and foreign studies. It also features an Asia-African institution. History The University is the oldest academic institution devoted to international studies in Japan. It began as Institute for Research of Foreign Documents (蛮書調所), a Tokugawa shougunate's translation bureau set up in 1857. It was…

Ogikubo Station (荻窪駅) is a railway station in Suginami, Tokyo, Japan, jointly operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and the Tokyo subway operator Tokyo Metro. Lines The JR East station is served by the Chūō Main Line (Chūō Line (Rapid) and Chūō-Sōbu Line local services), and is located 18.7 km from the starting point of the Chūō Line at Tokyo Station. The Tokyo Metro station is served by the , and forms the western terminus of the line from Ikebukuro. The station is numbered M-01…

Tokai University (東海大学) is a private non-sectarian higher education institution located in Tokyo, Japan. It was founded by Dr. Shigeyoshi Matsumae. It was accredited under Japan's old educational system in 1946 and under the new system in 1950. In 2008, Tokai University, Kyushu Tokai University, and Hokkaido Tokai University were consolidated and reorganized into Tokai University. Its Chinese character name is the same as Tunghai University in Taiwan. History The Bosei Seminar 望星学塾 (Bōsei gakuj…

Kokushikan University (国士舘大学) is a private university in Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan. Combined teams of the Graduate School of Engineering and the Department of Science and Engineering competed against 130 team and came in 11th place in the 27th Formula SAE in 2007. This is the highest order at the participation university from Japan at present. The basic origins of Kokushikan University lie in the Kokushikan private academy which was discovered in Tokyo's Azabu District in 1917, midway through Japa…

Kichijōji Station (吉祥寺駅) is an interchange passenger railway station serving Kichijōji in the city of Musashino, Tokyo, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and the private railway operator Keio Corporation. Lines Kichijōji Station is located on the JR East Chūō Main Line, and is served by all-stations Chūō-Sōbu Line services from and some Chūō Line (Rapid) limited-stop services from . It also forms a terminus of the Keio Inokashira Line and is located 12.7 kilometers from th…

Komazawa University (駒澤大学), abbreviated as 駒大 Komadai, is one of the oldest universities in Japan. Its history starts in 1592, when a seminary was established to be a center of learning for the young monks of the Sōtō sect, one of the two main Zen Buddhist traditions in Japan. The university in Tokyo campus comprises seven faculties and 17 departments with a total of around 16,000 students. Also for students who wish to pursue advanced studies, each department has a graduate school. It also has …

Aoba-Japan International School is an international school in Tokyo, with campuses in Nerima and Meguro. Introduction and history Aoba-Japan International School was initially founded as Aoba International School (AIS) in 1976 by Regina M. Doi in the Meguro area of central Tokyo. Shortly after being founded, the school moved to a site adjacent to Saigoyama Park. A second campus was established near Daikanyama Station in 1979 under the name Japan International School (JIS). This campus included a…

Fuchūhommachi Station (府中本町駅) is a junction passenger railway station located in the city of Fuchū, Tokyo, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East). Lines Fuchūhommachi Station forms the western terminus of the orbital Musashino Line from and Tokyo, and is also served by the Nambu Line from to . It is located 22.8 kilometers from Tsurumi Station on the Musashino Line and 27.9 kilometers from Kawasaki Station on the Nambu Line. Station layout The station consists of a central isl…

Toho Gakuen School of Music (桐朋学園大学) is a private music school in Chōfu, Tokyo, Japan. History Toho Gakuen was founded in 1948 in Ichigaya (Tokyo) as the Music School for Children, and two years later moved to Sengawa (current address at Wakabacyo, Chōfu-shi, Tokyo) and opened the Toho High School of Music, to provide quality musical education to teenage girls. Nov.1954 moved to Sengawa (Wakabacyo, Chōfu-shi, Tokyo). 1955 saw the establishment of the Junior College and in 1961 the Junior Colle…

Studio Ghibli, Inc. (株式会社スタジオジブリ) isa Japanese animation studio based in Koganei, Tokyo. It has a strong presence in the animation industry and has expanded its portfolio to include various media formats, such as short subjects, television commercials, and two television films. Their work has been well-received by audiences and has even been recognized with awards. Its mascot and most recognizable symbol is a character named Totoro, a giant spirit inspired by raccoon dogs (tanuki) and cats from …

Takeshi's Castle (風雲!たけし城) is a Japanese game show that aired between 1986 and 1990 on the Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS). It features the Japanese comedian Takeshi Kitano (also known as Beat Takeshi) as a count who owns a castle and sets up difficult physical challenges for players (or a volunteer army) to get to him. The show became a cult television hit around the world. It was highly influential on global popular culture, inspiring a genre of game shows involving physical challenges and pai…