Issued April 2011

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Overview of the City International Affairs Division
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Brief History of Tsukuba Official Logo http://www.city.tsukuba.ibaraki.jp/
From among four possible candidates (the The city’s official logo is derived from the
base of Mt. Fuji, Akagi, Nasu, Tsukuba), combination of two "tsu" characters, from City Hall
September
Tsukuba was chosen and approved by the the hiragana syllabary of Japanese. It
1963 Cabinet to become a new Science City for Floor information
represents infinite development and strong

My City
Japan. harmony. The light blue represents the clear, Department
blue sky and science, while the light green stands for the city’s 6th floor Assembly Hall, City Council Secretariat
To commemorate the founding of the new
March Science City, Expo '85 was held in Tsukuba with
verdant natural environment. (Adopted on April 11th, 1989) 5th floor Mayor’s Executive Office, General Affairs Department,
Election Committee Office
1985 the theme of “People, Housing, Environment, Official Mascot Water and Sewage Department, Economic Affairs Department,
4th floor Board of Education, Auditing Committee Office
Science and Technology.”

Tsukuba
Urban Construction Department, Environmental Department,
Ōho Town, Toyosato Town, Yatabe Town, and
Tsuku-tsuku 3rd floor Agricultural Committee Office
November 30 Tsuku-tsuku is a character based on the city
Sakura Village merged to become Tsukuba 2nd floor Finance Department, Health and Welfare Department,
Community Services Department
1987 City.
bird, the owl. He looks carefully at his surroundings
with wide eyes while cheerfully and playfully Community Services Department,
1st floor Health and Welfare Department, Water and Sewage Department
January 31 skipping along. (Adopted on November 1st, 2002)
Tsukuba Town merged with Tsukuba City. Our government office building is designed for high flexibility,
1988
assuring efficiency and functionality while providing for the
November 1
Kukizaki Town merged with Tsukuba City. Official Flower, Bird and Tree ability to respond to future organizational changes. We have also
2002 made our government office building friendly to the environment
April 1 and resistant to disasters through measures such as solar power
Tsukuba was designated a Special City of Japan.
2007 generation, natural lighting, natural ventilation, rooftop gardens,
and earthquake-resistant
c o n s t r u c ti o n . T h e b u i l d i n g
Slogan Strawberry Owl Zelkova
provides citizens and visitors
with easily accessible, functional,
"Discover Your Own Tsukuba.” Geranium (Adopted on November 30th, 1997) and compact government
offices, with one-stop service
This slogan expresses our desire for citizens and visitors Tsukuba Citizens’ Charter and universal design.
alike to find something that symbolizes Tsukuba in their
own hearts. Tsukuba is a city with rich natural beauty and a long
(Adopted on November 30 th, 2007) distinguished history. The citizens of Tsukuba work to unite Population and Households
the different values and cultures that gather in the city,
learning to respect one another and help each other in times On the national census conducted in October 2005, the
Symbol of need, creating a city that develops toward the future. The population of Tsukuba was 200,528. This figure marked the first
five goals of the City of Tsukuba are: time the city exceeded 200,000 people in an official census and
The symbol depicts Mt. Tsukuba along with 1. To create a comfortable city full of compassion. makes us the second largest city in Ibaraki Prefecture. Since
the three colors that represent Tsukuba City. 2. To build a city where Japan meets the world, and many then, the city population has been continuing to grow due to
Blue represents the clear blue skies of Tsukuba, cultures come together. factors such as development along the Tsukuba Express line.
Tsukuba Express, and a bright future. Red 3. To create a city where the people of the world can gather Population Number of households Rate of increase
r ep r e s e n t s vi t a l i t y a n d en er g y. Y el l o w and prosper. 1995 182,327 63,332
represents the fertile land of Tsukuba, the sun, 4. To create a science city that makes dreams of humanity 2000 191,814 70,862 5.2 National
and vibrancy. The face depicts the friendliness come true. 2005 200,528 78,521 4.6 census
of its people. 5. To provide a city with clear waters, green landscapes, clean 2010 214,660 88,337 7.0 Permanent
(Adopted on November 30 th, 2007) air, and blue skies in which people, nature, and science can *As of October 1st, 2010
resident
all live in harmony. (Established November 30th, 1998) population

Location and Topography/Transportation Access Science City

Location and Topography Roads/Transportation Tsukuba Science City Robot City Tsukuba Open House of Research Institutions
Tsukuba is located in the southwestern part of Ibaraki Prefecture. It is 50km southwest of In addition to National Routes 125, 354, and 408, there is the Joban Expressway and The key goals of urban development in Tsukuba were to Japan is faced with the demographic problems of a low birth This event, which is open to the general public, symbolizes
Mito, the prefectural capital, 50km northeast of Tokyo, the nation’s capital, and 40km northwest Metropolitan Inter-City Expressway (Ken-O Expressway) in the southern part of Tsukuba. Exits systematically relocate the government offices to prevent excessive rate and an aging population. One solution the nation is Tsukuba as a science city with a rich community of universities and
of the New Tokyo International Airport in Narita. It covers 284.07km 2, making it the fourth for these expressways are Yatabe, Sakura-Tsuchiura, Tsukuba-chuo, and Tsukuba-Ushiku. population concentrating in Tokyo, and to maintain an environment pursuing is robotics, a field expected to yield positive effects in research facilities. To promote understanding and interest in
that nurtures and supports high-level research and education. livelihood support. Many of Japan’s leading robotics researchers science and technology, more than 40 research institutes, including
largest city in the prefecture by area. The Ken-O Expressway is a planned-loop-route motor-vehicle expressway, extending
[Chronology] are situated at Tsukuba’s universities and research institutions. the Tsukuba Space Center and Geospatial Information Authority of
The view in Tsukuba is dominated by Mt. Tsukuba in the north and Kasumigaura, Japan’s approximately 300km with a radius of 40 to 60km from the center of Tokyo. 1963: The project to develop Tsukuba Science City wins Cabinet approval. Tsukuba City is also cooperating with various institutions to Japan, take part in Science Week every year during mid-April.
second largest lake, in the east. The region is blessed with beautiful natural surroundings, In railways, the Tsukuba Express (TX) opened in August 2005, linking Tsukuba and Tokyo 1970: Legislation providing for the construction of Tsukuba Science City is passed. develop a livelihood-support robotics industry.
including Suigō Tsukuba Quasi-National Park and the Tsukuba/Inashiki Plateau, a level expanse (Akihabara) with a ride as quick as 45 minutes. Nearby stations include the JR Joban Line 1980: Relocation of research and educational institutions is completed,
of Kanto loam 20-30km above sea level. With several rivers (Kokai, Sakura, Yata, and Nishi Yata) stations Hitachinoushiku, Ushiku, Arakawaoki, and Tsuchiura, with bus lines that connect these and operations begin. Past Events and Achievements
flowing north-to-south as well as numerous lowland forests, crop fields, and rice paddies, stations with locations in the city. Newly renovated in June 2010, Tsukuba Station 1985: The Joban Expressway opens. The International Exposition, Tsukuba, The Tsukuba Challenge, Japan’s first full-fledged demonstration
Tsukuba is a place where you can feel at home. The average yearly temperature is a Ekimae-hiroba Plaza is a boarding stop for both Japan opens. test of independently moving robots
comfortable 14.8 degrees Celsius (2010), and yearly rainfall is 1,398mm (2010). It may snow local buses and highway buses. Highway buses run 2005: Tsukuba Express opens. Invitation of Livelihood-Support Robot Safety Verification
2007: Part of the Ken-O Expressway opens. Center to Tsukuba
about two or three times each winter. It can get fairly cold in the winter. Chilly and dry "Tsukuba from Tsukuba Center to Tokyo Station, Ibaraki
[Project Results and Status] Approval of Japan’s first testing area for mobility robots
Oroshi" wind blows from the south of Mt. Tsukuba which gives unique characteristics. Airport, Tokyo International Airport, Narita More than 2.3 trillion yen in funds were invested and approximately
International Airport, and other destinations. 2,700ha of land was prepared. All Japan Micromouse Contest JAXA Geological Museum (AIST)
Airports (Narita/Haneda/Ibaraki) Tsukuba Heliport, a public-use on-land heliport, ① More than 300 research organizations and businesses, including
opened in 1991, providing a gateway to the skies research and educational institutions from 31 countries and private Tsukuba Chibikko Hakase
Neighboring airports include Ibaraki Airport (opened in March 2010), Narita International research facilities, are located here.
Airport, and Tokyo International Airport (Haneda, where regular international service began over Tsukuba. (Tsukuba Kid Professors)
② Of approximately 11,000 researchers in Tsukuba, approximately 5,000
October 31, 2010). Ibaraki Airport is located approximately 30km to the northeast of Tsukuba hold doctorate degrees. A “stamp rally” is held during the summer vacation. In this
City and can be reached by car in approximately one hour. Narita International Airport is ③ The city hosts approximately 2,000 foreign exchange students.
event, elementary and junior high school students use a special
approximately 40km to the southeast and about an hour’s drive away. Haneda Airport, [Other Results] Tsukuba Chibikko Hakase passport to tour and experience
approximately 70km to the southwest, is approximately one and a half hours by car. In addition, Tsukuba Express (TX) ① Tsukuba forms the largest center in Japan for science and technology with research various exhibits, events, and more, held in each research
Ibaraki Airport presently has flights to Kobe Airport (flights to Central Japan International August 24, 2010 marked the 5th anniversary of the TX. With daily passengers of over 270,000, and educational institutions and businesses concentrating in a single area. institution in Tsukuba. After the end of the tour period, each
② Tsukuba’s vital contributions to science and technology in Japan have Robot Suit HAL
Airport and New Chitose Airport are scheduled to begin in February 2011), Incheon Airport in among other achievements, the TX has far exceeded our expectations. ©Prof. Sankai, University of Tsukuba/CYBERDYNE Inc. child receives certification as a “Tsukuba Chibikko Hakase”.
made the city a vital hub for leading-edge development, accelerating
South Korea, and Shanghai Pudong Airport. It is anticipated to become a major airport hub in Development along the TX line is guided by a law called the Special Measures Related to the Japan’s national scientific and technological advancement.
Asia. Tsukuba City’s central location is convenient to all of these airports. The city also offers Coordination of Housing and Railway Development in Urban Regions (Takutetsu-hō). This law ③ We have created a base for international exchange in the fields of
convenient links to the Tokyo metropolitan area by expressway, bus lines, and railways. Other calls for broad-area projects to build communities along the line as the TX system is built. science, technology, and academic activity, achieving a number of
developments for increased convenience are ongoing. Development of communities with a combined area of 1,400ha is proceeding through rezoning international standard research results in these areas. Research
exchanges with research and educational institutions are proceeding
in five areas in the city: Kayamaru, Shimana/Fukudatsubo, Kamikawarazaki/Nakanishi, Katsuragi, both inside and outside of Japan, and the number of foreign researchers Tsukuba Challenge Paro Therapeutic Robot
and Nakane/Kondadai. is increasing every year.
©AIST

To make our public transportation network more convenient and provide sustainable
transportation systems for the future, we are currently operating two outstanding
[Partnerships with Other Cities and Institutions]
① Earth-science cooperation agreements: University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba
Distinguished Associates
systems: Tsukubus and Tsukutaku. University of Technology, Tsukuba Gakuin University Reona Esaki
Tsukubus: Allows for quick transportation between ② Framework agreements with research institutions: National Institute of 1973: Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics
various locations in the city as well as Tsukuba Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), National Institute 1992: Inaugurated as the chancellor of the University of
for Materials Science (NIMS), High Energy Accelerator Research Tsukuba
Express stations. Organization (KEK)
Tsukutaku: A shared reservation taxi service. A 2008: Honorary citizen of Tsukuba City
③ Main joint projects: Tsukuba Environmental Style, Tsukuba 3E Forum,
convenient transportation method for everyday Algae Fuels Consortium Makoto Kobayashi Tsukuba Science Festival
shopping or for transportation to hospitals. [Exchange programs among regions along the TX line] 2008: Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics A science and education event held with the cooperation of
Reservation Center 029-877-1239 ① Friendship city cooperation agreement: Arakawa Ward 2009: Honorary professor of the High Energy Accelerator research and educational institutions and private businesses in
Fax 029-864-1225 ② Regional exchange: Arakawa Ward, Adachi Ward, Chiyoda Ward, Minato Research Organization the city. Special exhibits and demonstrations are held to inspire
Bampaku-kinenkōen Station Tsukuba Station Ward, Taitō Ward, Itabashi Ward, Misato City, Yashio City, Moriya City, 2009: Honorary citizen of Tsukuba City children’s scientific hopes and dreams.
Tsukubamirai City

Sightseeing Environmental City International City

Nature/Sightseeing Festivals and Events Tsukuba Environmental Style Bicycle City International City Tsukuba
Designated as Suigō Tsukuba Quasi-National Park, Mt. Tsukuba throughout the garden. Jan. 1st New Year's Day Festival at Mount Tsukuba Shrine [Mt. Tsukuba] Our goal : Reducing CO2 Preserving the environment and promoting healthy lifestyles are With numerous world-renowned research and educational
consists of two peaks, the 871-meter Nantai-san and the 877-meter Mt. Hōkyō, located in the Oda area, is home to fascinating Feb. 1st day of the serpent (Mi no emissions by 50% per two key efforts of Tsukuba City. As part of our efforts to achieve an institutions from around the world concentrated in Tsukuba, many
Nyotai-san. Since ages past, it has been referred to in the saying historical ruins. This 461-meter mountain located to the southeast Hi) in the 1 month of the old Iina Shrine Festival [Usui]
st
citizen by 2030 environmentally friendly, low-carbon society, we are working to researchers and foreign-exchange students reside in the city. As of
Japanese lunisolar calendar
“Mt. Fuji in the west, and Mt. Tsukuba in the east.” The mountain’s of Mt. Tsukuba, features six mountain climbing courses as well as 11th Izumi Kosodate Kannon Spring Festival [Izumi] Based on inter-corporate make Tsukuba a bicycle city. the end of 2010, approximately 7,900 people from 124 countries
color changes throughout the day, from indigo in the morning, hiking trails. A host of attractions, including Yamazakura cherry 7th day in the 1st month of the cooperation among public Tsukuba City is blessed with plenty of flat, even terrain perfect for reside in Tsukuba City, comprising more than 3.5% of the city
green at noon, and purple in the evening, giving rise to the trees and waterfalls along the courses, make Mt. Hōkyō a popular old Japanese lunisolar calendar Hokuto Temple Star Festival [Kurihara] i n s ti t u ti o n s , “ T s u k u b a cycling, as well as pedestrian walkways, Rinrin Road, and bicycle lanes population. Compared to the 1.7% (as of the end of 2009) for all of
alternative name “Shihō” (the purple mountain) and is one of the location for hiking along with Mt. Tsukuba. Mount Tsukuba Plum Blossom Festival Environmental Style” is a comprehensive model between a practical designed to make cycling easy. Japan, Tsukuba City’s foreign resident percentage is relatively high.
Mid–late March Free umecha tea, toad-oil sales pitches,
100 Famous Japanese Mountains. In the Hirasawa area, the “Hirasawa Kanga Site” contains the local performances, tea ceremonies, etc application of Tsukuba revolutionary technology tested under actual To make use of these regional resources, raise awareness of safe In recent years, an increasing number of foreign visitors have
In addition, Mt. Tsukuba is home to many natural treasures, restoration of Hitachi Province Tsukuba-gun Administrative Building Mar. 28th Kokage Shrine Silkworm Festival [Kangōri] conditions and cooperation and utilization enacted by citizens, businesses, and comfortable cycling opportunities, and promote a range of made their way to Tsukuba for short-term research and conferences.
such as rare insects and plants (including the city flower, from the Nara and Heian Periods, providing a feel for both history Apr. 1st Mount Tsukuba Shrine Ozagawari Festival [Mt. Tsukuba] universities, research institutions, and administrations. It is planned to be sent cycling environments, Tsukuba City established the “Rinrin Tsukuba: In fiscal year 2007, approximately 4,700 people from 154 countries
Strawberry Geranium), as well as wild birds. and nature. In autumn, the “Sanroku Autumn Festival” is held, Early April Hōjō Pond Cherry Blossom Festival [Hōjō] and dispersed to the rest of Japan and to the world. We will create a city that Basic Plan for Creating a Bicycle City” in July 2010. visited, an increase of 2.6 times over 20 years. In fiscal year 2009,
There is a mountain path for visitors who wish to see the featuring the “Tsukuba Story” in a concert based on a historical site. 1st–20th Mt. Tsukuba Summit Katakuri Lily Festival [Mt. Tsukuba] contributes to the reduction of CO2 on the planet. This plan provides for various 71 international conferences were held, attracting approximately
breathtaking view from the mountain. Easy access by ropeway and Located in southern Tsukuba City, “Takasaki Shizen no Mori 2nd Sat./Sun. Kanamura Wakeikazuchi Shrine Festival [Kamigō] bicycle use in Tsukuba, focusing on 5,000 foreign participants.
cable car is also available. Visitors enjoy the mountain in many Nature Park” is a lowland forest (satoyama) maintained by Tsukuba Science and Technology Week The Four Pillars of Tsukuba Environmental Style safety, comfort, convenience, the
Mid April Promotion of environmental education relating to “low-carbon
ways, from expert mountain climbing to family hikes. City, which is open to the public. This park preserves natural Open House of Research and educational institutions environment, and health.
In early spring, the Mount Tsukuba Plum Blossom Festival is environments, nurtures green spaces, and provides an opportunity Late April–early May Spring Tree Peony Festival [Tsukuba Peony Garden] consciousness”
held in the Tsukuba Ume Grove halfway up Mt. Tsukuba. Every for people to come in contact with nature. Walking paths Late April–mid May Mt. Tsukuba Azalea Festival [Mt. Tsukuba] Construction of “low-carbon transportation systems” by introducing
year, many visitors come to see the natural beauty of the red and throughout various areas of the forest and waterfront allow you to May Tsukuba Festival new transportation technologies and perceptional changes with shifts Multicultural Coexistence
A series of events based on themes of science to new transportation methods
white plum blossoms that contrast with the Tsukuba Stones scattered enjoy the abundant, untouched nature during all four seasons. 2nd Sat./Sun. and international exchange To support the lifestyles of foreign residents with differing
[Tsukuba Center and other locations]
Creation of “low-carbon rural spaces” utilizing water and green areas
8th day in the 4th month of the Development of “low-carbon test towns” with model city blocks and languages and customs, we offer residential consultation and
old Japanese lunisolar calendar Mount Kowatari Flower Festival [Yatabe] introduction of new energy sources bulletins in six languages. We also actively support events such as
Mid May Tsukuba Gakuen Walk Rally In 2007, the organization of the 3E Forum, an independent effort of the the International Exchange Fair, promoting international exchange
June Tour de Tsukuba (cycling race) universities and research institutions and administrations of Tsukuba Sending information to Japan and the world between Japanese and foreign residents in Tsukuba.
July 7th day in the 6th month of the Ichinoya Garlic Festival [Tamatori]
old Japanese lunisolar calendar Science City, was announced with the Tsukuba 3E Declaration 2007. (Reducing global CO2 emissions)
Aug. Late August Matsuri Tsukuba Afterward, citizens and businesses participated, cooperation among
[areas surrounding TX Tsukuba Station and other locations] related institutions was planned, and the
Sep. 2nd Sat. Lantern Festival at Itsukushima Shrine [Amabōki] Tsukuba Environmental Style
2nd Sun. Ryūsui Lantern Festival [Hakke]
Tsukuba Environment City Promotion Committee
was organized to begin specific actions toward a
Overseas Exchange
4th Sat. Yasaka Shrine Autumn Festival [Oguki] low-carbon society. We have three sister cities in the United States (Irvine and
Oct. 23rd Kokage Shrine Silkworm Autumn Festival [Kangōri] The Tsukuba Environment City Promotion Citizens Businesses Milpitas, California and Cambridge, Massachusetts) and one
Mount Tsukuba Tsukuba Hikarinomori Matsuri Tsukuba (Tsukuba Buddhist Tsukuba Festival (stage show) Tsukuba Story [Hirasawa Kanga Site] friendship city in China (Shenzhen, Guangdong). We also plan to
Plum Blossom Festival lantern mikoshi portable shrine) Late Oct. Committee and the Tsukuba 3E Forum will
A concert event that takes place in a historical site
Oct.–Dec. Tsukuba International Music Festival
continue to work together, drawing on Tsukuba’s Implementation add new international qualities through various information and
knowledge and originality to cultural exchange activities with other cities.
Nov. 1st Mount Tsukuba Shrine Ozagawari Festival [Mt. Tsukuba] Universities
realize a low-carbon society. and research Administrative
Early Nov. Sunflower Festival [lawn in front of Kukizaki Community Center]
institutions agencies
Early Nov. Tsukuba Civic Cultural Festival
Art and Culture Festivals within Tsukuba City Action plan
Early Nov.–late Nov. Mt. Tsukuba Maple Festival [Mt. Tsukuba] Projects to materialize within five years
Environmental Construction of
23rd Kanamura Wakeikazuchi Shrine Festival [Kamigō]
education to a low-carbon
Creation of Development of
Tsukuba Marathon low-carbon experimental
Final Sun. promote low-carbon transportation
Runners race along autumn trees in the streets of Tsukuba rural spaces low-carbon towns
consciousness system
Dec. 23rd day in the 11th month of the Tsukiyomi Shrine Festival [Hinosawa] PDCA cycles in Tsukuba
old Japanese lunisolar calendar
Follow-up on monitoring, evaluation, and
28th Doro Ichi [areas around Yatabe Junior High School] Electric vehicle tested under readjustment by universities and research institutions
Hirasawa Kanga Site Tsukuba Marathon Mt. Tsukuba from afar Mt. Tsukuba Cable Car *Only major events are shown actual conditions in Tsukuba City

Industry Social Service Childcare/Education

Tsukuba City offers excellent services for the physically
Commerce Agriculture challenged and senior citizens. To assist the physically challenged A city friendly to those Day-care Centers/Kindergartens/Children’s Our goal of becoming the top city in Japan for education
Located in the center of an academic district and centralizing Tsukuba is an area rich in agriculture, centering around rice,
in leading normal family and social lives, we provide medical with small children Centers/Children’s Clubs/Mothers’ Clubs Tsukuba City promotes an integrated curriculum at all elementary
benefits for various types of disabilities and daily life assistance
on multiple large establishments, the city’s independent business vegetables, lawn grass, and livestock. It is one of the most services. At our five disability centers, we also offer motor skills Under the slogan “Tsukuba Nurtures the Future of Children”, With 23 public day-care centers and 16 licensed private and junior high schools in the city to provide sound education for
area functions as a commerce base for the region. important areas in Ibaraki Prefecture for rice, lawn grass, and training and consultation. we are proudly promoting child-raising support projects so that all day-care centers, Tsukuba City offers working parents a wide children. Integrated elementary and junior high school education
Around the time the TX started operations, large commercial blueberries. Seniors of 65 years of age and older comprise approximately children can grow up in their own unique ways and achieve the range of childcare options. Tsukuba City is home to 17 municipal enables the city to eliminate the 1 st -year junior high school gap, a
malls opened one after another near the TX stations in Tsukuba Hōjō rice 16.2% of our population. Focusing on four senior centers in lives they desire. The core of our child-raising support service will kindergartens, providing preschool education to children ages 4 psychological burden for children advancing to higher education. This
City and along main thoroughfares. We expect this concentration The paddies at the base of Mt. Tsukuba are renowned for their be at the Tsukuba City Child-Raising General Support Center, and older. In addition, 10 private kindergartens, each with their scheme also enables specialized instruction through a subject-based
Yatabe, Sakura, Toyosato, and Kukizaki, we are working to build a
of commercial facilities to diversify the retail and service production of high-quality Koshihikari rice. Hōjō rice is of particularly scheduled to open in April 2011. Families also gather at four other own unique qualities, offer preschool education to children aged 3 teacher system during upper elementary school years, in which a
city where senior citizens and caregivers can live comfortably,
industries of Tsukuba City as well as draw in customers from a high quality, and has been presented to the Imperial Family. child-raising support centers located throughout Tsukuba City. to 5. full-time teacher instructs their specialized subject, as well as
with safety and peace of mind. Activities such as croquet,
wide area. Active efforts are underway to develop new urban Lawn grass Tsukuba City is proud to create environments that allow for 18 children’s centers and children’s clubs in Tsukuba City provide social-oriented education through cross-age activities. In April 2012,
handicraft classes, and other services make life enjoyable, along
centers. For example, merchant-association members, University Tsukuba City is Japan’s top producer of lawn grass. In recent easy outings with babies. Facilities that have spaces for nursing children with spaces to be spontaneous and creative. There are Tsukuba City is scheduled to open its first integrated elementary-junior
with social gatherings and other daytime services. high school, tentatively named Kasuga Elementary-Junior High School.
of Tsukuba graduate students, and citizens are joining hands to years, the city has been working on introducing new varieties. and/or diaper changing can register with Tsukuba City to be also 17 publicly established, publicly operated after-school clubs
revive the once-popular Hōjō Market at the Hōjō Shōtengai Blueberries promoted as a “Tsukuba City Baby Station”. and 18 publicly established, privately operated after-school To bolster academic performance, the After School Tutor program
shopping plaza in northern Tsukuba City. Blueberries were newly promoted for production in Tsukuba dispatches college and graduate students to all junior high schools in
We are also working to send out valuable information related children’s clubs offered to children in the 1 st -3 rd grades in
City starting in 1999. Presently, the city has the most extensive Tsukuba during long vacations and after school hours. To stimulate
to the support of children and child-raising. We are using both the elementary-school whose parents/guardians are not home after
interest in science among youth, we obtain the assistance of research
Industry land in Ibaraki Prefecture for blueberry cultivation. internet and printed matter to deliver information to all school.
institutions in Tsukuba City in sending out researchers to deliver
Agricultural tourism child-raising families. In particular, the Tsukuba City Child-Raising Based in children’s centers, 17 mothers’ clubs plan get-togethers
lectures at schools in the Tsukuba Science Delivery Lectures program.
There is approximately 785ha of industrial site in Tsukuba City, Visitors to Tsukuba can try rural and agricultural experiences Support Information System and Tsukuba Handy Child-Raising and events centering around mothers to support healthy
with many businesses focusing on research and development. such as rice planting, rice harvesting, blueberry and vegetable In addition, the Tsukuba Online Study e-learning system enables
Booklet are important sources of information for child-raising upbringing for children. elementary and junior high school students in Tsukuba City to learn
Presently, national research and educational institutions occupy picking, and crafts. These hands-on experiences are offered many families.
approximately 30% of this land. These industrial zones also include times throughout the year by the Tsukuba-Inaka Taiken Ōentai, a using internet connections at schools and homes.
nine industrial parks housing more than 120 companies in Tsukuba promotional group composed of approximately 40 independent Fine Arts and Culture
City, which makes it a center of leading-edge research and farming families and groups. Located at Nova Hall and Tsukuba Capio, the Tsukuba Cultural
Accessible washrooms Ohisama San-San Iki-Iki Festival
development. in government office buildings Foundation offers high-quality art and cultural performances. At
Employment the Tsukuba International Music Festival, held every autumn at
Along with the population increase, the number of employers Nova Hall, distinguished classical artists from both Japan and
Number of abroad captivate audiences with a series of extraordinary
Name
Kamiōshima Industrial Park
Location
Kamiōshima
businesses
21
Area (industrial site)
63.8ha (56.6)
has approximately doubled in the 30 years from 1975 to 2005. In
terms of employment by industry, the share of employment in the
Tsukuba Wellness Park performances.
Tōkōdai Science Park Tōkōdai 26 89.0ha (39.0) tertiary sector has risen as the economy shifted from agriculture This “health plaza” offers such amenities as a hot bath facility, In addition, Tsukuba Ars Hall is the city’s center of art and
Tsukuba North Industrial Park Wadai/Kitahara 16 140.8ha (116.2) to the research and public sector, along with industrial growth. heated swimming pool, and training gym. In addition, the Sekishō culture, containing the Ibaraki Prefectural Art Museum and
Tsukuba West Industrial Park Miyukigaoka 12 101.5ha (74.9) Challenge Stadium offers soccer and futsal matches, a Tsukuba Public Library. Moreover, many priceless cultural heritage
Tsukuba Techno Park Ōho Ōkubo 11 41.4ha (33.4) multipurpose field for sports such as soccer, rugby, ground golf, Tsukuba City Child-Raising Sakura Nursery School artifacts and historical sites are located throughout Tsukuba City.
Tsukuba Techno Park Toyosato Midorigahara 25 69.0ha (56.5) and much more. General Support Center Child-Raising Support Center You can also learn about the history of Tsukuba by visiting the
1975 41.9 22.8 35.0 0.2
Tsukuba Techno Park Sakura Sakura 6 65.7ha (25.4) Sakura Folklore Museum, Cultural Property Center, and the
Tsukuba Research Park Hanare Kannondai 7 5.7ha (5.5) 1980 26.2 21.7 52.1 0.1 restored stilted warehouses (takayuka sōko) at the Hirasawa
Tsukuba Midorino Industrial Park Katada 7 38.5ha (31.7) Kanga Site.
1985 17.3 23.2 59.4 0.2
*As of October, 2010
1990 11.4 24.8 63.5 0.3

1995 8.0 23.2 68.1 0.7

Comprehensive Education Research Institute
2000 5.8 21.8 70.2 2.3
The Comprehensive Education Research Institute presents concepts
2005 4.5 18.9 72.6 4.0 for lifelong learning and for meeting modern needs in school
0 20 40 60 80 100 education. This institute promotes school education founded on
Primary Secondary Tertiary Unclassifiable Baby Station sign Nursing room
Heated swimming pool Sekishō Challenge Stadium Tsukuba Capio Nova Hall precise understanding of current issues, with the goal of making
sector sector sector industries
Tsukuba the top city in Japan for education.