Akiruno, Tokyo
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is a city
located in the western end of Tokyo Metropolis, Japan
. As of 2010, the city has an estimated population
of 80,621 and a population density
of 1,100 persons per km². The total area was 73.34 km².
. The in post-Meiji Restoration
cadastral reform of July 22, 1878, the area became part of NIshitama District Kanagawa Prefecture
. The town of Itsukaichi was created on April 1, 1889 with the establishment of municipalities law. Nishitama District was transferred to the administrative control of Tokyo Metropolis on April 1 1893. Itsukaichi expanded through annexation of neighboring villages in 1918 and 1955. Higashiakiru, Nishiakiru, and Tasai grouped together on April 1, 1955 to form the town of Akigawa, which was elevated to city status on May 5, 1971. The city of Akiruno was created on September 1, 1995 by the merger
of the city of Akigawa
with the neighboring town of Itsukaichi
.
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Cities of Japan
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located in the western end of Tokyo Metropolis, Japan
Japan
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. As of 2010, the city has an estimated population
Population
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of 80,621 and a population density
Population density
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of 1,100 persons per km². The total area was 73.34 km².
Geography
Akiruno is in the foothills of the Okutama Mountains of western Tokyo. The Akigawa River flows through the city.Surrounding municipalities
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History
The area of present day Akiruno was part of ancient Musashi ProvinceMusashi Province
was a province of Japan, which today comprises Tokyo Prefecture, most of Saitama Prefecture and part of Kanagawa Prefecture. It was sometimes called . The province encompassed Kawasaki and Yokohama...
. The in post-Meiji Restoration
Meiji Restoration
The , also known as the Meiji Ishin, Revolution, Reform or Renewal, was a chain of events that restored imperial rule to Japan in 1868...
cadastral reform of July 22, 1878, the area became part of NIshitama District Kanagawa Prefecture
Kanagawa Prefecture
is a prefecture located in the southern Kantō region of Japan. The capital is Yokohama. Kanagawa is part of the Greater Tokyo Area.-History:The prefecture has some archaeological sites going back to the Jōmon period...
. The town of Itsukaichi was created on April 1, 1889 with the establishment of municipalities law. Nishitama District was transferred to the administrative control of Tokyo Metropolis on April 1 1893. Itsukaichi expanded through annexation of neighboring villages in 1918 and 1955. Higashiakiru, Nishiakiru, and Tasai grouped together on April 1, 1955 to form the town of Akigawa, which was elevated to city status on May 5, 1971. The city of Akiruno was created on September 1, 1995 by the merger
Merger and dissolution of municipalities of Japan
Municipal mergers and dissolutions carried out in Japan can take place within one municipality or between multiple municipalities and are required to be based upon consensus.- Merger policy:...
of the city of Akigawa
Akigawa, Tokyo
was a city located in the western portion of Tokyo Metropolis, Japan.On April 1, 1889, the villages of Higashiakiru, Nishiakiru, Kusabana, Sugao, Sedooka and Harakomiya were established within Nishitama District, then a portion of Kanagawa Prefecture. The entire district was transferred to the...
with the neighboring town of Itsukaichi
Itsukaichi, Tokyo
was a town located in Nishitama District, Tokyo Metropolis, Japan.Itsukaichi Town, a medieval settlement, was promoted to town status within Kanagawa Prefecture in 1879, and merged witrh Konakano Village on April 1, 1889. The entire district was transferred to the administrative control of Tokyo...
.
Railroad
- JR EastEast Japan Railway Companyis the largest passenger railway company in the world and one of the seven Japan Railways Group companies. The company name is officially abbreviated as JR East in English, and as in Japanese. The company's headquarters are in Yoyogi, Shibuya, Tokyo....
– Itsukaichi LineItsukaichi LineThe is a railway line operated by East Japan Railway Company in Tokyo, Japan. It links Musashi-Itsukaichi Station in the city of Akiruno with Haijima Station in the city of Akishima...
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Noted people from Akiruno
- Saori KimuraSaori Kimurais a Japanese volleyball player who plays for the Toray Arrows. She also plays for the All-Japan women's volleyball team, was a participant at the 2004 Summer Olympics and 2008 Summer Olympics. Her nicknames are Japan's future, Infinite Saorin and Miracle Saorin...
– professional women’s volleyball player - Tomoo AminoTomoo AminoTomoo Amino is a Japanese professional basketball player. He plays for the Aisin Seahorses of the JBL Super League.Amino also is a member of the Japan national basketball team...
– professional basketball player
External links
- Akiruno official website in Japanese