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City in Kantō, Japan
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Akishima (昭島市 Akishima Shi) is a small city in western Tokyo, with a population of about 113,000 people (2020). The city is known for its pure water and lush greenery.
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アキシマエンシス 教育福祉総合センター Akishimaensis General Center for Education and Welfare
Educational facility that contains a local heritage museum and a public library. Has a massive life-size replica of the Akishima whale fossil.
国営昭和記念公園
The largest park in Tokyo. Spanning over 160 hectares, this huge park boasts a variety of natural spaces, seasonal flowers, water features, museums and sports facilities. The park was opened in 1983 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Emperor Showa's reign, on land reclaimed from a US air base.
拝島公園
Has one of the oldest Wisteria trees in Tokyo: it's over 800 years old!
拝島大師
Buddhist temple next to Haijima Park.
家具の博物館
Houses over 1800 pieces of antique furniture, both Japanese and European.
昭島市民くじら祭 Kujira Matsuri
Features fireworks and a parade with a giant whale float.
そじ坊
Serves fresh soba made from scratch. Gets rave reviews. Name means "monk of the buckwheat path".
マルベリーフィールド
Small cozy bookshop/cafe where you can read a book while drinking good coffee. Also sells sandwiches and various sweets.
Akishima Station Hotel
Simple business hotel.
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