Tama Area

Also known as “Western Tokyo”, consists of the part of Tokyo Prefecture to the west of the 23 special wards.

Inokashira Park, Musashino/Mitaka

On May 1, 1918, it opened under the name Inokashira Onshi Koen (井の頭恩賜公園), which can be translated as, “Inokashira Imperial Grant Park”.

Taken by Yayoi Minowa

A squirrel taking the summer heat at Inokashira Park Zoo. *Taken by Nobuyuki Hayasaki

Taken by Yayoi Minowa

Yokota Air Base

A United States Air Force base in Western Tokyo. Among its facilities are the broadcast center for the American Forces Network Tokyo radio service and the headquarters of United States Forces Japan, etc.

People seeing what’s going on the arrival of Donald Trump, the current President of the United States, from a discount store adjacent to the base.
*Taken on November 5, 2017, by Ayumi Hirokawa

Kichijoji, Musashino

One of the most popular areas for younger people to spend their weekend. It has a youthful, artistic, slightly countercultural reputation.

Taken by Kiwako Agake

Jindai Botanical Garden, Chofu

The garden has 100,000 trees and shrubs representing approximately 4,500 varieties, each with an identifying label. Downhill from the garden is Jindaiji Temple, the second oldest Buddhist temple one in Tokyo.

Autumn Rose Festival is held until November 1, 2017. *Taken by Yuko Murayama

Showa Memorial Park, Tachikawa

Formerly a Japanese military airbase and in the postwar era operated by the US military, Tachikawa Airfield was returned to the Japanese government in 1977. Part of the airfield remains as a Japan Ground Self Defense Force base, and part of the airfield was used to establish the park in 1983.

Taken by Kiwako Agake

Kiyose Sunflower Festival

Sunflowers are specially cultivated for the festival, and the space is opened to the public only during the event, which is held from August 19 until September 3, 2017.

Taken by Koyuki Matsumoto

Musashino Park, Fuchu/Koganei

The Nogawa River run through this park. On the weekend many people visit this park and enjoy barbecue.

Taken by Masao Shibata

Okutama

Located in the Mountains of far western Tokyo. A large portion of the town is covered by forests.

Hikawa Campsite

Ogochi Dam
*Taken by Kenzo Tamukai

Taken at Mount Kumotori by Rena Omori

Taken at Mount Kawanori by Rena Omori

Taken by Rena Omori

Acorns, the nuts of the oaks and their close relatives
Lake Okutama, an important source of drinking water for Tokyo. *Taken by Eriko Takeda

Fuchu Air Base, Fuchu

A Japan Air Self-Defence Force (JASDF) base. JASDF started operating at the base in 1957, and it was also the first headquarters of U.S. Forces Japan from 1957 to 1974, when the headquarters moved to Yokota Air Base.

“Open Festa”, held to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Fuchu Air Base. *Taken by Masayuki Miyazaki

Mt. Takao, Hachioji

A mountain located about 50 kilometers west of the center of Tokyo.

Taken by Kaneko Theingiwynn

Changing leaves and a torii, a gate found at the entrance of or within a Shinto shrine.

Many ¥5 coins tied with red strings. The Japanese for “five yen,” go en (五円) is a homophone with go-en (御縁), “en” being a word for causal connection or relationship, and “go” being a respectful prefix.

Takao-san Yakuo-in Temple *Taken by Sarah Nishina

Mt. Mitake, Ome

It stands 929 m (3,048 ft) tall. The trip from Shinjuku Station to Mitake Station on the JR Ome Line takes about 95 minutes.

Taken by Kiwako Agake

Tanashi Shrine, Tanashi

Founded during Kamakura Period (13th Century).

Superhero team called “Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger” welcome you! *Taken by Yoko Kikuchi

Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum, Koganei

A museum of historic Japanese buildings.

Kamishibai (紙芝居, literally “paper play”), a form of Japanese street theatre and storytelling that was popular during the Depression of the 1930s and the post-war period in Japan.
*Taken by Masayuki Miyazaki