Efforts for Wide-area Cooperation by Municipalities in the Tamagawa River Basin

Background of the Initiatives

Efforts for wide-area collaboration between municipalities have been developed in various fields according to the actual conditions of each region. However, the necessity to leverage these connections to address common administrative issues and wide-area challenges that transcend administrative boundaries is increasingly important.
In municipalities that share the seasonal nature along the timeless flow of the Tama River, the Tama River Basin Collaboration Conference was established in May 2013, currently involving 11 cities and wards (Hachioji City, Fuchu City, Chofu City, Hino City, Komae City, Tama City, Inagi City, Ota Ward, Setagaya Ward, Kawasaki City, Machida City). Through the exchange of information and opinions regarding common issues in the Tama River basin and wide-area collaboration strategies, we are connecting to practical efforts that go beyond city boundaries.

Purpose of the Initiative

The population of Japan as a whole is on a declining trend, and the impact of this population decrease has become one of the important issues in the Tama region. It is necessary to effectively and efficiently maximize the use of limited regional resources to provide high-quality administrative services for the future.
In this context, each city in the cooperating municipalities of the Tama River basin will promote the region's resources and the charm of the town by sharing objective basic data such as population, finance, and land use, as well as industrial data and tourism information, leading to further development of the Tama region.

Promotion of EBPM (Evidence-based Policy Making)

By collaborating with other municipalities, we will identify issues and understand the city's actual conditions, while also connecting to policy planning based on objective data promoted by the Cabinet Office.
We will enhance the appeal of municipalities in the Tama River basin, contributing to further development of the town and, ultimately, the promotion of the entire Tama region.

Basic Data (Attracting Appeal through Wide-area Collaboration Beyond City Limits)

• Basic Data (PDF 493.2KB)

Overview of Inagi City (A City Brand Attractive to People and Businesses)

Inagi City is a city with a population of about 90,000, located 25 kilometers southwest of Shinjuku in central Tokyo, at the eastern edge of the Minami-Tama area. It borders Kawasaki City in Kanagawa Prefecture to the west and southeast, and to the north, it is separated by the Tama River from Fuchu City and Chofu City, while it borders Tama City to the west.
The city area is approximately 5.3 kilometers in both east-west and north-south directions, covering an area of 17.97 square kilometers, forming a nearly triangular shape with the Tama River as one of its sides along the northern boundary.

Natural Environment

Inagi City is characterized by its abundant greenery, including the U.S. Army Tama Service Support Facility and the surrounding wooded areas, as well as several golf courses within the city. Additionally, there is a significant distribution of farmland, primarily consisting of pear orchards, in the urban areas.

In addition, the Tama River, Misawa River, and Yatogawa, along with the historically significant Omaru irrigation canal, create a favorable waterfront space, where diverse creatures inhabit the greenery and waters.
As mentioned above, our city is blessed with nature that allows for rich greenery and abundant water.

Transportation

There are a total of six stations in the city, including stations on the Keio Line and JR Line. Each station on the Keio Line can be reached in about 30 minutes from Shinjuku Station and about 20 minutes from Hashimoto Station. Each station on the Nambu Line can also be reached in about 40 minutes from Kawasaki Station and about 20 minutes from Tachikawa Station.
On the other hand, in terms of road traffic, the Inagi Interchange, which connects to the Chuo Expressway, has been opened, and the introduction of community buses for transportation-disadvantaged individuals and the elevation of each station have contributed to smoother road traffic by eliminating level crossings.
As mentioned above, this city is characterized by high convenience for commuting and schooling, as well as high accessibility for road traffic both within and outside the city.

Tourism

We provide attractive tourism information about Inagi City. For more details, please see the link below.

• Tourism in Inagi City(External Link)
• Inagi Communication Base Pair Terrace
• Special Products of Inagi
• History & Culture
• MECHANICAL CITY INAGI Presents the "Mechanic Designer Kunio Okawara Project"
• Inagi, the Bicycle Town

Mechanic Designer Kunio Okawara Project

Inagi City is promoting the "Mechanic Designer Kunio Okawara Project" to create an attractive city for children and families by installing design works of the renowned mechanic designer Kunio Okawara, who is a local, and by holding events such as the Mechanic Designers Summit.
By promoting this project, we aim to enhance the appeal of Inagi City, invigorate the community, promote tourism, and increase the number of residents.

Bicycle Town

Inagi City has a wealth of places to enjoy cycling, such as the Tama River Cycling Road and the Minami-Tama Ridge Road, attracting many cyclists from both inside and outside the city.
In 2018, we introduced a bike-sharing program and are focusing on improving the environment to enhance mobility within the city.
Furthermore, it has been decided that the cycling events (road races) of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games will pass through the city, and as a legacy of the event, we are also advancing the construction of a (tentative name) Cycle Cafe within Inagi Central Park, which will serve as a gathering place for citizens, park users, and cyclists along the course.

Home Town of Professional Sports Clubs

Our Hometown Inagi's Verdy

The professional soccer club Tokyo Verdy, based in Inagi City, has been active since its relocation to Tokyo in 2001.
So far, we have been collaborating and supporting each other through events like Home Town Day, displaying street flags, and introducing the theme song to the train approach melody at Inagi Station on the Keio Sagamihara Line.
For more details, please see the following link.

• About Tokyo Verdy

Collaboration with the Yomiuri Giants

Inagi City is promoting collaboration as the home town of the Yomiuri Giants. The road "Yomiuri V Street" leading from Keio Yomiuri Land Station on the Keio Sagamihara Line to the Yomiuri Giants Stadium is embedded with the handprints of 103 directors, coaches, and players who were part of the Yomiuri Giants in 2009, the year the road was completed.
Additionally, there is a stone monument inscribed with "Path to the Giants" in the handwriting of Shigeo Nagashima on the 283 steps known as "Path to the Giants" leading from Keio Yomiuri Land Station to the Giants Stadium. From the top, you can see a panoramic view not only of Inagi City but also of Fuchu and Chofu, making it a popular night view spot.

In addition to the tourist spots mentioned above, the city and the Yomiuri Giants have also concluded a mutual cooperation agreement aimed at contributing to the development of sports in the community and the Sound Youth Development. They are working together to implement visit programs to kindergartens and elementary schools in the city, as well as the Inagi City Festa and the Giants Academy.
Furthermore, there are plans to establish a farm-exclusive stadium with commercial facilities in Inagi City, which will not only be a place for baseball viewing but also a place for relaxation for the citizens, tentatively named "TOKYO GIANTS TOWN."

Support for Businesses

In Inagi City, we hold consultations regarding business startups, management, and business funding, as well as themed consultation meetings. We also offer seminars that are useful for business startups and management, including the Business Startup Vitality School. Additionally, we provide loans and grants through systems such as the opening capital financing mediation, small business financing mediation, and subsidies for opening stores around the station. For more details, please check the link below.

• Business Startup
• Business Start-up Financing Assistance
• Small Business Financing Assistance System

Efforts in the Tama River Basin Collaboration Meetings so far

1. Disaster Prevention Initiatives (1) Support Activities Utilizing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Drones) During Disasters

The introduction of an agreement aimed at utilizing drones for support activities, such as investigating disaster situations and providing aerial images and maps reflecting the disaster conditions, which was established in collaboration with NPOs by Chofu City and Komae City in 2016, has led to the expansion of this agreement. By April 2019, a total of 21 cities and 1 ward in the Tama region had signed the agreement, resulting in an effective initiative that is expected to enhance disaster response capabilities on a broader scale.

2. Disaster Prevention Initiatives (2) Response to Typhoon No. 19

Due to the damage caused by Typhoon No. 19 in October of the first year of Reiwa, we shared the damage situation, challenges, and response examples of each municipality so that the lessons learned can be applied to future disaster measures.

3. Initiatives for Tourism Promotion "Guidoor"

This is an initiative for tourism promotion utilizing the multilingual tourism information site "Guidoor."
It supports 10 languages (Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, French, Spanish, Indonesian, Thai, Italian, Russian) and provides information on tourism and events in each city, as well as maps of evacuation shelters.
In Chofu City, Fuchu City, Tama City, and Hachioji City, a partnership agreement regarding inbound tourism promotion has been concluded with the Mobile Smart Town Promotion Foundation, which operates the site, and 21 municipalities in Tokyo are publishing information (as of October 2020).

Data of Municipalities in the Tamagawa River Basin

You can check the data of each municipality in the Tamagawa River basin from the following link.

• Hachioji City Website(External Link)
• Fuchu City Website(External Link)
• Chofu City Website(External Link)
• Machida City Website(External Link)
• Hino City Website(External Link)
• Komae City Website(External Link)
• Tama City Website（External Link）

Initiatives in collaboration with Tokyo for information dissemination aimed at enhancing attractiveness

The municipalities in the Tama River basin are working together in a wide-ranging collaboration. By linking to the content of each city's website regarding the "Initiatives for Promoting Tama through Regional Collaboration," we are working on regional revitalization to enhance the vitality of the town, such as promoting corporate investment and attracting businesses.

• Tokyo Metropolitan Business Location Consultation Center (Inagi City Promotion Policy)(External Link)

Brochure Download (As of February 25, 2021 - Regional Cooperation Initiatives by Tama River Basin Municipalities)

• Preface (PDF 2.1MB)
• Hachioji City (PDF 1.3MB)
• Fuchu City (PDF 1.4MB)
• Chofu City (PDF 1.5MB)
• Machida City (PDF 987.6KB)
• Hino City (PDF 2.7MB)
• Komae City (PDF 2.3MB)
• Tama City (PDF 1.7MB)
• Inagi City (PDF 2.9MB)
• Conclusion (PDF 3.1MB)