Mitaka, Tokyo
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Mitaka (三鷹市, Mitaka-shi) is a city located in Tokyo Metropolis, Japan.
As of November 1, 2010, the city has an estimated population of 176,737.[1] and a population density of 10,711.33 persons per km². The total area is 16.50 km² and is about 50 – 55 meters above sea level.[2] Mitaka City was officially founded on November 3, 1950.
Demographics
As of 1994 there were 2,585 foreign residents in Mitaka, including 726 from North and South Korea, 713 from China, 441 from the United States, 114 from the Philippines, and 108 from the United Kingdom. Of all municipalities in Japan, Mitaka had the highest proportion of Chinese returnees.[3]
Geography
Mitaka is located on the Kantō Plain, just outside the 23 special wards of metropolitan Tokyo, which are on its eastern borders. It is bordered by the cities of Musashino to the north, Chōfu to the south, and Koganei to the west.
The Tamagawa Josui Canal, which runs alongside Mitaka station, has an important place in history, built in 1653 to feed the local metropolis. It is also the place where novelist Osamu Dazai committed suicide in 1948. The National Astronomical Observatory of Japan is located in Mitaka.
Education
Colleges and universities
- Graduate University for Advanced Studies - Department of Astronomical Science, School of Physical Sciences
- International Christian University - Japan's oldest and largest United States style university, founded on June 15, 1949.
- Japan Lutheran College
- Kyorin University - School of Medicine, Kyorin University Hospital and Nursing School
- Tokyo Union Theological Seminary
- University of Tokyo - the Institute of Astronomy, Faculty of Science; Mitaka International Hall of Residence[4]
Primary and secondary schools
Public elementary and junior high schools are operated by Mitaka. Mitaka High School (東京都立三鷹高等学校) is operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Board of Education.
Private schools:
- Taisei High School
- Kokugakuin Tochigi Junior College
- Hosei University Junior and Senior High School (法政大学中学高等学校)
- Little Angels International School has two campuses in Mitaka.
Economy
Studio Pierrot[5] and Telecom Animation Film[6] have their corporate headquarters in Mitaka. A short-lived video game manufacturer TAD Corporation was founded and headquartered in the same location.[7][8][9] Subaru Tecnica International has its headquarters in Mitaka.[10]
Attractions
Mitaka is home to the Ghibli Museum, which is located in Inokashira Park, a popular destination in its own right, especially during spring cherry blossom viewing season.
References
- ^ Mitaka City | population of Mitaka City
- ^ Mitaka City | location of Mitaka City
- ^ Maher, John C. (1995), "The Kakyo: Chinese in Japan", Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 16 (1–2): 125–138
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- ^ "Company Profile." Studio Pierrot. Retrieved on February 26, 2010.
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- ^ Image Trademark Trademark Application of TAD CORPORATION - Serial Number 74117580 :: Justia Trademarks
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- ^ STI company profile. Retrieved on 2 October 2012.
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