Having visited Koishikawa Korakuen on February 14 my wife researched this subject and suggested a visit to Fuchu Municipal Museum Kyodo-no-Mori  (府中市郷土の森博物館) Ume differ from the sakura of the somei yoshino variety most closely associated with Japan Public parks and gardens that feature ume often have many varieties with different colors and blossoms which bloom over a six-week or longer span Kyodo-no-mori has more than 1,100 trees in 60-plus varieties A few trees are so similar to sakura that there is a sign explaining that they are in fact ume Others are very different with a color range from faint red to deep dark red Although the Kyodo-no-mori Ume Festival ends on March 9 there should be no shortage of trees in bloom for at least another week or more Much of the beauty is in small clusters of flowers rather than the massive flower clouds produced by sakura A shallow depth of field allows striking closeups while blurring otherwise distracting background details the branches move in and out of focus continually Heavily oriented to local history, the museum has an extensive collection of prehistoric artefacts discovered in the Fuchu area and a collection of daily household items from the immediate postwar and 60s high growth period One large exhibit is devoted to the annual festival of the Okunitama Shrine located at the south end of the central shopping district in Fuchu this festival is noted for its large and numerous dashi (山車) and attracts enormous crowds one housed in a Meiji-era building.  During special events there are also "food cars" offering various types of street food snacks Kyodo-no-mori is adjacent to the Tamagawa Cycling course, making it accessible from Kawasaki or Tachikawa and points between. Most of Kyodo-no-mori has good access for wheelchair users.Admission is ¥300 JPY ($2 USD) for adults Find other stories about Tokyo and nearby areas by Dr Kinmonth You must be logged in to post a comment ' + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text + ' " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title + " " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text + " Beneath the corporate-like exterior of Fuchu Prison lies a world of strict discipline this Tokyo facility enforces a tightly controlled environment where work Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Tokyo facebooktwitterpinterestinstagramAbout us Please upgrade to a more modern version to fully experience JapanToday site and for security reasons A man died after being found beaten in a park in Fuchu town the man was found collapsed on the ground near the management office of Mikumarikyo Forest Park at around 10 p.m. The man was taken to hospital where he died about one hour later the caller told them he heard a voice calling for help and thought the victim might have been in a fight Police are in the process of confirming the man's identity Several items believed to belong to the man were found at the scene Mikumarikyo Forest Park is visited by many people during the day as it has a campsite and an observation deck Join the leading Asian tourist attraction to assist our diverse range of customers Use your Facebook account to login or register with JapanToday you will also receive an email inviting you to receive our news alerts A mix of what's trending on our other sites Today's print edition Home Delivery Green Beret says that a recent report in The Japan Times about Fuchu Prison fails to fully convey the realities of life inside the facility I think it's a major point that there's no heater You get frostbite every day,” said Michael Taylor who spent more than a year at the prison in western Tokyo They didn't tell you about that.”googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1499653692894-0'); }); All you have is water and little tiny cups or they give you a cup of tea a couple of times a day,” he said in a video call with The Japan Times from his home in Massachusetts in the United States at the end of May In a time of both misinformation and too much information quality journalism is more crucial than ever.By subscribing Your subscription plan doesn't allow commenting. To learn more see our FAQ Sponsored contents planned and edited by JT Media Enterprise Division Real estate private equity firm Gaw Capital Partners has acquired land in Japan The company recently announced it has acquired a property located in Fuchu Intelligent Park The property will be demolished and redeveloped into a data center The property is situated near the Meito Sangyo and Fuchu Buildings in Fuchu Intelligent Park which Gaw is also developing data centers on The sites were acquired in 2021 and 2022 respectively by funds under Gaw Capital’s management and are currently being developed into carrier-neutral Tier III-quality data centers as Phase I and II Spanning a land size of 11,235 sqm (120,930 sq ft) the property’s addition will double the scale of the data center campus the IT capacity of the three data centers is projected to increase from 40MW to 78MW (equivalent to 7,800 racks) Gaw acquired the Fuchu Building in April 2022. 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[email protected]DCD is a subsidiary of InfraXmedia you will need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser GO TOKYO The Official Tokyo Travel Guide Detailed search: You can do a detailed search by keyword open calendar Search Note: The 2024 installment of this event has already taken place.Okunitama-jinja Shrine's autumn festival is also known as the Chestnut Festival the same year that Musashi Rokushogu Shrine was founded.This festival became known as the Chestnut Festival during the Edo period (1603-1867) which were a valuable type of preserved food and often presented as gifts to the Tokugawa clan that ruled Edo (as Tokyo was once known) The chestnut season happened to overlap with the kagura dance season giving the festival its current name.The festival is well-known for the 260 paper lanterns that light the grounds these lanterns are religious offerings that people draw pictures on.Enjoy an autumn evening while listening to kagura melodies Please check the official event website for the latest updates on opening dates and times Tripadvisor Copyright © Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau Return to top of page Fixtures & Results, Trainings Players & Staff Stadium Hometown Activities Frequently Asked Questions We are recruiting participants for an event at FC Tokyo Park Fuchu where coaching by the FC Tokyo Promotion Department will be held in April.Our facility offers a variety of events for beginners in soccer and futsal intermediate and advanced players looking to level up and family-friendly events that can be enjoyed together with children.For details and eligibility please check the reservation site for each event.In addition we also hold individual futsal events for facility operations aside from the events listed below so please join us.We look forward to your participation 21 (Wed)"Futsal Class for Women" 10:30 AM - 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A series based on diplomatic documents declassified by Japan’s Foreign Ministry Here is a collection of first-hand accounts by “hibakusha” atomic bomb survivors chefs and others involved in the field of food introduce their special recipes intertwined with their paths in life A series about Japanese-Americans and their memories of World War II In-house News and Messages No reproduction or republication without written permission 2023 Little League Baseball® World Series – Presented by T-Mobile – August 16 – 27 Musashi Fuchu Little League of Tokyo, Japan, will return to Williamsport, Pennsylvania, for the fourth time after winning the Japan Region Championship, 6-0, over Shonan Little League to earn its spot in the 2023 Little League Baseball® World Series, Presented by T-Mobile Musashi Fuchu LL ended the tournament with a 4-0 record while outscoring its opponents The league has previously made appearances in Williamsport in 2000 winning the World Series Championship title in each of its last two trips Japan made its first appearance in the LLBWS in 1962, and with its 32 appearances now holds third place in international teams represented in the LLBWS, behind only Canada (61) and Mexico (33). The country also holds multiple team and individual records at the LLBWS including one of the tournament’s five perfect games (1976) Japan has had direct entry into the tournament since 2007 and is second all-time with 11 LLBWS Championship crowns Musashi Fuchu LL is in search of the league’s third World Series championship and the country’s first title since 2017 With the first-round matchups of the 2023 LLBWS announced on June 6 Musashi Fuchu LL will square off against Bayamo (Cuba) Little League in Game 3 of the LLBWS on Wednesday The 2023 Little League Baseball World Series, Presented by T-Mobile, is set to take place August 16-27. More information about the 2023 Little League World Series tournaments, including full schedules and downloadable brackets, can be found at LittleLeague.org/WorldSeries On Saturday, November 9, 2024, 5 international students from TUFS participated in the Fuchu City 70th Anniversary 1 Day Walking Event held in Fuchu City. The group was led by two staff members from the International Education Support Office (IES) of TUFS The goal of the 1 Day Walking Event was to get to know Fuchu by following the walking course from Fuchu Park to various locations throughout the city such as the Kokushikan and Ieyasu Palace Historical Site Square each participant received a bag of emergency preparedness goods As many of the international students come from countries with few natural disasters the IES staff explained how to use each item and what else to do to prepare for natural disasters This shrine in western Tokyo is one of the five major shrines in the city, and is said to have been founded in the year 111. The Darkness Festival (kurayami matsuri), held here every year in spring, is the most famous event. The members of the Australian national baseball team have settled into life in the Western Tokyo suburb of Fuchu over the past several days in between taxing practice sessions under manager Dave “Dingo” Nilsson who is preparing the team for the upcoming Premier12 tournament some players travel the distance between the team's hotel and Fuchu City Stadium on foot they go to a nearby Lawson's convenience store or other places around town — an all-you-can-eat steak restaurant is a popular stop.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1499653692894-0'); }); who come to watch them play practice games against local teams there were Japanese fans in the bleachers singing original cheer songs for the Australians The team was also a hit during a recent visit to an elementary school the Australians hosted about 200 kids for a baseball clinic Sometimes the players are stopped for autographs or photos which does not happen often back home in Australia where baseball is overshadowed by rugby and other sports Penal reforms will place more emphasis on the “recovery” of convicts instead of their “punishment” to prevent recidivism but prison guards say their own needs are being ignored will decide whether a convict will be forced to do hard labor as part of their rehabilitation program And more suitable programs will be tailored for each prisoner so that they won’t commit crimes again who have provided vocational training for convicts to help them reintegrate into society have been instructed to be more considerate of the inmates’ feelings and emotional needs A 43-year-old guard at Fuchu Prison in western Tokyo says the shift has done nothing to increase his job satisfaction “I don’t feel any sense of fulfillment at my job “A police officer’s job is good because if they arrest someone But it is us who have to spend a long time with the arrested people.” His feelings are shared by prison guards around Japan In a Justice Ministry questionnaire sent to prison guards in 2023 40 percent of the 5,032 respondents said they “don’t have a sense of mission or pride” at their jobs “One difficulty of the job is that society or people of this nation do not understand what we do.” one of the largest in Japan housing 1,700 criminals He supervises their labor at a factory in the prison and makes the rounds of their cells He also holds interviews with each prisoner handles clerical work and deals with any troubles that might arise He has been working as a prison guard for 20 years There have been times when he felt that his advice reached the inmates Fuchu Prison is known as a place for repeat offenders nearly 80 percent of the inmates there had previously been imprisoned The guard said it is not rare to see an inmate who was released from the prison show up again at the factory “There are inmates who have successfully mended their ways But we only get to see those who have committed crimes again,” he said His job has also affected his outside life After an inmate threatened to kidnap the guard’s child he told his child not to tell others about his job the guard said he feels a sense of confinement because he spends entire shifts inside the strong walls of the prison But the only time people pay attention to us is when a problem arises in this prison,” he said often receives verbal abuse from the inmates including death threats and insults about her appearance The abuse often comes when she patrols between the prisoners’ cells during night shifts fearing she will be punished if she yells back at them Justice Ministry directives and other instructions stipulate that prison guards “must remain calm and collected and be mindful of appropriate behavior and speech.” the guards will be required to increasingly give consideration to the inmates’ feelings The guard said she agrees that such consideration is important for the inmates’ recovery But she also feels a balance is needed between “maintaining discipline” and “providing support.” If she listens too much to what the inmates say She also doesn’t have time to listen to everything they want to talk about “I understand the role we are expected to play is changing but I don’t know how much distance I should keep from the inmates,” she said Former inmates talk about their lives after prison on radio show EDITORIAL: Revised penal code should help in rehabilitation of prison inmates New system aims to relay feelings of crime victims to offenders The event takes place from 6.30am to 10pm on all three days. This Sunday once again sees the Group 1 Japan Cup run at Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu just a short distance away from the hustle and bustle of the capital This year marks the 44th time for the autumn showpiece and it is part of the Japan Racing Association’s Autumn International Series of races which comprises four weekends of Group 1 races.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1499653692894-0'); }); the Japan Cup started as a challenge for Japanese horses to see how they would measure up against other top horses from different countries around the world The first Japan Cup was won by the 5-year-old American-bred mare named Mairzy Doates and was ridden by globe-trotting American jockey Cash Asmussen It took the local horses a few years to match up to the might of the foreign runners in 1984 — the year the race became officially recognized as an international Group 1 — Katsuragi Ace surprised at big odds and carried off the spoils for Japan The mechanics in green overalls and white hard hats tinkering with cars at a service garage in Fuchu city on the outskirts of western Tokyo make an honest living during the day but spend nights behind bars The facility has all the hallmarks of a regular garage but in fact is part of Fuchu Prison which occupies a 260,000-square-meter site is the nation’s largest correctional facility the prison’s mission is to encourage inmates to learn a skill that will enable them to earn a living after they are released A key aim of the training program is to reduce the recidivism rate among prisoners after they return to society These initiatives are expected to take on heightened importance with a 2022 revision to the Criminal Law that will take effect in June next year shifts the focus more on rehabilitation to prepare inmates for life on the outside after their release rather than the traditional notion of simply imposing punishment for criminal acts One of the mechanics at the prison garage is in his 40s and doing a 12-year stretch for robbery resulting in bodily injuries passed the car mechanic certification exam in March The man said he signed up for the program in the hope he will not have to struggle for work after his release “I believe I will cause less trouble for my future employer,” the man said The man lost his previous job over a salary dispute but he did not dare tell his wife he had suddenly become unemployed He sounded out an acquaintance about work prospects only to be asked to join a planned robbery The man could not bring himself to turn it down after seeking help making him an accomplice in the crime when it was carried out The Justice Ministry said in a white paper on crime that 70 percent of 8,180 repeat offenders who found themselves back in prison in 2022 were out of work at the time they committed their offenses Ex-convicts tend to commit crimes when they are unable to secure steady work following their release and run into financial difficulties Fuchu Prison incarcerates many repeat offenders About 70 percent of them were convicted of robbery or substance abuse on multiple occasions Roughly 40 percent of the inmates have ties with gang groups prisons are now placing greater importance on courses where detainees can acquire a license or certification as well as job-related knowledge and skills to increase their chances of finding viable work once they regain their freedom Fuchu Prison started its automobile inspection training course more than 50 years ago training is provided for things like car washing Fuchu Prison services more than 300 vehicles a year for clients from outside the prison The prison sets charges on the basis it cannot offer substitute vehicles and should not squeeze out private sector business rivals by undercutting them cost-wise Specialist officers for vocational training at prisons who have a proven track record work closely with the small group of inmates to teach not only mundane things like car interior cleaning but also how to apply rust-proof paint and the ins and outs of servicing a vehicle Around 100 kinds of certifications and job training courses are provided by prisons across the country according to the ministry’s Correctional Bureau It said 6,491 licenses were obtained by inmates in fiscal 2022 The Justice Ministry set aside about 440 million yen ($2.82 million) for the rehabilitation program for the current fiscal year Ensuring the effectiveness of the training courses so former convicts are not recycled into the prison system remains another challenge the ministry has shied away from aggressively trying to ascertain whether the training courses have really helped ex-cons to obtain employment citing “the possibility that doing so could disrupt efforts to rebuild their lives.” But after the revision to the Criminal Law the ministry published a report in spring last year on the results of a study assessing the rehabilitation program in terms of gaining employment The survey covered inmates who had just completed their terms of probation after being released on parole in 2019 It showed that 78.7 percent of those who completed job training courses found employment 4.7 percentage points higher than for those who did not enroll in one The report said that more than 40 percent of inmates who finished civil engineering and construction-related courses secured jobs in their chosen field But the figure was less than 1 percent for enrollees of information processing and building equipment management courses The average rate for detainees who secured positions related to courses they took while in prison came to 17.5 percent the ministry concluded that job training courses contributed to the stable employment of former inmates by providing them with the sort of knowledge and techniques they would be expected to have in today’s working environment The ministry will consider doing a similar study if the need arises a professor of criminology at Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto said those who are released from prison without documented job skills unquestionably will find it harder to carve out a useful role to play in society She also speculated that many ex-convicts had to settle for jobs unrelated to their prison training due to the tough employment situation referring to the low ratio of securing positions in the field they preferred Morihisa credited the prison rehabilitation programs for giving detainees an opportunity to experience working for a living and developing the motivation to keep going with a vision for their futures given that most of them had little previous job experience She called for further assistance from the prison system so former prisoners can continue to hold on to their jobs “I believe the rehabilitation program also needs to teach prisoners how to better communicate with colleagues in the workplace and interact with other former inmates and those who had similar experiences so they can share their thoughts,” Morihisa added HANAKO’S TRAGEDY: ‘Progressive prosecutor’ loses post; debate on U.S Revisions of century-old penal provisions to promote rehab Penal provisions to focus on rehabilitation not punishment A light-brown complex in a residential area in western Tokyo’s suburban city of Fuchu could easily be mistaken for a city hall But a closer look at the stone inscription at its entrance reveals the identity of this facility: Fuchu Prison all-male penitentiary.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1499653692894-0'); }); It also houses the biggest population of foreign prisoners in the country and as such it is taking measures to accommodate them in terms of language Real estate private equity firm Gaw Capital Partners has acquired a property located in Fuchu Intelligent Park This strategic investment further strengthens the firm’s presence in the well-established data center cluster within 30km from central Tokyo which is also home to five high-end internet exchange hubs The Property is situated near Meito Sangyo Building and Fuchu Building in Fuchu Intelligent Park both of which were acquired in 2021 and 2022 respectively by funds under Gaw Capital’s management and are currently undergoing redevelopment into carrier-neutral Tier III data centers as Phase I and II The new property will be demolished and redeveloped into Phase III of the data centers to capture the expanding demand in the market the Property’s addition will double the scale of the data centers resulting in a total land size of 22,202 sqm the IT capacity of the data centers is projected to increase from 40 IT MW to 78 IT MW (equivalent to 7,800 racks) which will make it the largest data center facility in Fuchu City in terms of IT capacity beyond the construction economies of scale it brings the acquisition of the Property is expected to deliver significant strategic value to both the data centers and Gaw Capital’s Pan-Asia IDC Platform Principal – Investments and Head of Japan at Gaw Capital Partners “We are excited to expand our data center portfolio with the acquisition of this new property The completion of the transaction allows us to double the scale of our data centers in Fuchu City positioning us as the largest data center facility in Fuchu City in terms of IT capacity especially the ever-growing development of artificial intelligence (AI) which requires exponential computing power will continue to drive demand for data centers The strategic location along with enhanced capabilities of our expanded data center footprint will enable us to deliver exceptional services to our clients across the region.” “This acquisition reinforces the strategic positioning of our Pan-Asia IDC Platform Japan has a sizable internet economy that is expected to continue growing across all key segments and our data centers attract strong interest from potential operators and hyperscale tenants We remain optimistic towards the Japanese real estate market and believe our expanded data center capabilities 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to introduce the culture of their home countries The students had researched their respective countries in advance so in the class they were able to deepen their understanding by actively asking questions based on the knowledge they had learned Tokyo police have arrested former Fuchu City councilman Ryuichi Akita, 27, in connection with a string of alleged drugging and sexual assault cases involving at least ten men, according to the Asahi Shimbun The accusations include incidents dating back to December 2021 when Akita reportedly assaulted two intoxicated men at his residence in Suginami Ward Police arrested Akita on suspicion of quasi-forced intercourse and quasi-forced indecent assault Upon his detention, he told authorities The case against Akita expanded after police first arrested him on November 6 for a separate incident Akita was accused of drugging a man in his 20s at a local event before committing indecent acts authorities uncovered more than 100 obscene videos stored on his smartphone leading to the identification of victims in the latest allegations Investigators now believe that Akita may have targeted more than ten men over several years Akita’s alleged method involved preying on individuals who were either intoxicated or under the influence of sleeping pills Authorities suspect that he deliberately targeted vulnerable individuals creating opportunities to exploit their impaired states Akita resigned from his position as a Fuchu City councilman on November 11 according to the Fuchu City Council Secretariat with authorities working to identify additional victims and piece together the full extent of Akita’s alleged crimes Man Rescues Trapped Rabbits from Raging Fire, Winning Hearts Online Student in Japan Arrested for Allegedly Hiding Deceased Baby in a Container End of an Era: Singapore Saddles Up for Its Last Horse Race If you have a story or a tip-off, email admin@wakeup.sg or get in touch via Whatsapp at 8882 5913 Since you have made it to the end 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If you want to volunteer with us, sign up here If you can, please do consider buying a mug or two to support Wake Up Singapore’s work! the 65th Fuchu City Autumn Sports Tournament was held at the Fuchu City Hiyoshi Gymnasium (Fuchu City and the TUFS Kendo Club won third place in the general team competition This year's Fuchu City Autumn Sports Tournament was affected by the House of Representatives election and the general individual competition was cancelled so several members of the club were unable to participate in the tournament the general team competition was held as usual and Team A was able to come third in the men's team competition We were able to achieve one of our goals of “passing the baton to the next person” and I feel that we gained more than we could have expected from the results there were doubts about whether the tournament would even be held but I would like to take this opportunity to thank the tournament organizers for their efforts to hold the tournament in spite of this we will continue to work hard in training as a hybrid club where both male and female students To commemorate the opening of the 2025 Meiji Yasuda J1 League starting on February 14 (Friday) at FC Tokyo Park Fuchu we will hold a new event called 'FC Tokyo Park Fuchu J1 League Opening Special Event - Unisarl' for three days in February.On the day we will hold the facility rule of "Yuru-Saru".Let's wear the gear of the J-League club you support and get together with various people to celebrate the opening of the 2025 season of the J-League through play!We look forward to the participation of fans and supporters from various clubs [Important Notes for Participation]- Uniforms and shirts must be official club merchandise it can be anything other than uniforms or shirts Please come dressed in athletic attire.- On the day those who do not wear the uniforms or shirts of J.League clubs can also participate.・This event is a futsal event aimed at enjoying together with fans and supporters of FC Tokyo as well as fans and supporters of various J-League clubs We ask for your understanding and cooperation in participating with mutual respect and a spirit of fair play.Due to team allocation you may be required to wear a bib over your clothing during play □ Event Overview① February 9 (Sun) 14:20 ～ 15:50＜Event＞「2025 J-League Pre-Opening Universal [J-League Club]」＜Clubs Wearing Uniforms＞All 60 clubs from J1 to J3 for the 2025 season＜Participation Fee＞Members 1,500 yen (tax included) / Visitors 2,000 yen (tax included) Holiday) 13:30 ～ 15:00＜Event＞「2025 J.League Opening Pre-Universal【FC Tokyo】」＜Clubs Wearing the Gear＞FC Tokyo＜Participation Fee＞Members 2,000 yen (tax included) / Visitors 2,500 yen (tax included)At the end of the event we will hold a "Rock-Paper-Scissors Tournament to win FC Tokyo merchandise!" Public Holiday) 12:30 ～ 14:00<Event>"Unisaru【FC Tokyo × Clubs Competing in February 2025】"<Clubs Required to Wear Gear>FC Tokyo Nagoya Grampus<Participation Fee>Members 1,500 yen (tax included) / Visitors 2,000 yen (tax included) 18 years and older (students not allowed) / 18 peopleTeams will be divided and matches will be held among those who gather on the day.* Those with a competitive mindset cannot participate Recommended for the following people(1) Complete beginners who have never kicked a ball(2) Women who want to play futsal in a relaxed atmosphere beginners(3) Those who want to practice a little(4) Very relaxed experienced players who want to kick casually [Important Notes for Yuru-Saru]・Strong shots and strong contact plays are prohibited.・No floating balls please handle the ball at all times below waist level.・Instructions regarding play and negative comments are prohibited.・Please cooperate by not increasing the PREMIST speed too much □About ApplicationReservations require separate procedures for each event. 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Announcement 5/10 (Sat) Kobe Match Announcement of "Soccer Experience & Stadium Exploration Tour" for Truant Children [Update 4/26] Announcement of "Amino Vital® presents FC Tokyo Relay Marathon at Ajinomoto Stadium" [4/25 Update] Announcement of 'AO-AKA LIGHT THE NIGHT' to enhance the night games of the 2025 season Holiday) Shimizu Match 'TOKYO DOROMPA' Appearance Information Holiday) Shimizu Match Attraction Information Announcement of the "Blue-Red App Lottery" for visitors where you can win "OHYA Original Package OHYA President Curry (retort curry)" the "graves," where the souls of the dead and the souls of the living meet through some place or device In the "Yoyo-no-niwa" the one and only natural stone gives dignity to the dead and the unity of the individual and enshrined graves ensures the permanence of life in circulation The relationship between all the graves and the garden resembles a return to nature and is appropriate for a sanctuary * Karesansui   Traditional Japanese garden form using stones and topography to represent the flow of water in the absence of water You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email a historic building that was in danger of standing empty and falling into disrepair has been given a new lease on life to operate as a “ryotei” fancy Japanese-style restaurant Koishiki started out as a popular hangout for famous literary figures as well as political and business dignitaries They included writers Masuji Ibuse (1898-1993) and Eiji Yoshikawa (1892-1962) as well as Tsuyoshi Inukai who served as prime minister from 1931 until his assassination the following year at the age of 76 The Japanese-style restaurant with an attached inn is registered as a tangible cultural property by the central government The main structure dates from the early Meiji Era (1868-1912) There are also four annexes erected in or after the Taisho Era (1912-1926) All of the five structures were registered as tangible cultural properties in 2004 Koishiki was used as a restaurant and for other purposes after the inn went out of business in 1990 The restaurant operator pulled out in 2019 The city government purchased the properties in 2020 so they could be viewed by the public or be used as rental spaces City officials had been exploring ways to revive the restaurant and inn as a base to reignite Fuchu’s fortunes a Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant in Hiroshima’s Higashi Ward “I want to bring out the charms of local ingredients through my interactions with producers,” he said who heads the Fuchu city government’s economy and tourism department said: “We want to come up with ways to encourage diners to visit other places across the city and the Bingo region after they visit the restaurant.” He added that plans are afoot to make use of Koishiki as an accommodation facility The reservation-only establishment is open from noon and from 6 p.m It only serves a full-course meal for 13,000 yen ($81) To make reservations, visit the official website at (https://so-koishiki.jp/) Battle heats up over menu for 2023 G-7 summit in Hiroshima Guesthouse in Okayama serves as friendly haven for otaku culture Foreigners take advantage of weak yen to feast on pricey dishes Pandemic forces geisha to resort to doing discount shows in the day Arita ware theme park a hit among cosplayers Rolling Stones touched by Fuchu city’s fireworks spectacular in ’22 Japan is experiencing a significant increase in its death rate, with 1.5 million deaths recorded in 2022, the highest since the Second World War. While graveyards face space shortages, there are fewer relatives available to carry out funeral rites or maintain graves. As a result, customs around death in Japan simultaneously stimulating a transformation in cemeterial spaces a range of alternatives to conventional burials are in practice or even simply scattering ashes in the sea or mountains Located in Fuchu-shi in Tokyo Kezouin the Fuchu-shi Cemetery manifests a spatial middle path by retaining traditional burial elements that accommodate evolving customs around burials It therefore constitutes a combination of individual graves for rising single-family households and family graves (called enshrined graves) with the facility to transfer the remains to the family grave at a later date thus providing generations of the same family a shared space almost as an extension to the traditional graveyard to its southeast and landscape thus stems from this concept manifested as mounds—embodying mountains and mossy flatlands—embodying the foot of mountains constituting four enshrined graves and 116 individual graves respectively The five mounds that make up the Hill of Moss organise themselves peripherally two cherry trees outside the site establish the arrangement of the first two mounds for the enshrined graves placed almost equidistantly along the periphery supposedly algorithmically from the profile of the mounds which allows efficient two-way human traffic The Plain of Moss grows organically inwards from the pathway such that each island constituting clusters of individual graves accommodates two to three trees and maintains a 1.2m wide path between each other Each enshrined grave on the Hill of Moss consists of a black resting against the mound as if placed in a crack within A seemingly random pile of nature stones appears to cascade around the tombstone a nature stone is used as a stand for ritualistic offerings The remains are buried in a concrete pipe urn concealed within the mound and behind the tombstone which branches out to form Y-intersections between itself and the islands is paved with black granite stones to form ripple-like sand patterns from the centre of the Plain of Moss and the natural world.     and currently teaches at Balwant Sheth School of Architecture She has a Masters' degree in Theory and Design from CEPT University and an MA in Women's Studies She aims to incorporate the gender question in her readings of architecture and cities She lives in Mumbai with her partner and two cats From vernacular knowledge to modern sustainability Middle Eastern pavilions serve as living archives of architectural thought offering fresh frameworks for global adoption STIR engages with the curators of the Togo Oman and Qatar pavilions—debuting at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025—on representation the book presents a fictional story depicting algorithms exercising control over humans and how this affects the built environment Tipnis shares how the toolbox democratises the practice of restoration via DIY resources to repair tangible urban heritage made of common building materials Exclusive preview for subscribers. 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Learn More © Copyright 2019-2025 STIR Design Private Limited Please confirm your email address and we’ll send you a link to reset your password All your bookmarks will be available across all your devices Password must be 8 characters long including one capital letter By creating an account, you acknowledge and agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy by STIR Select the Conversation Category you would like to watch Please enter your details and click submit Single account access for STIRworld.com,STIRpad.com and exclusive STIRfri content Verification link sent to check your inbox or spam folder to complete sign up process by Dhwani Shanghvi | Published on : Apr 29 By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Taito Station Fuchu Kururu is purely dedicated to crane games or “UFO catchers” as they are often called in Japan The grand opening of the new Taito Station location builds on Japan’s obsession with the game of skill that is ubiquitous around the nation Unlike the crane machines found in North America Japan’s cabinets are usually filled with licensed goods from popular anime 　滋賀県の三日月大造知事が広島県庁を訪れ、山根健嗣副知事と平和施策を巡って意見交換した。三日月知事は次世代に戦争や被爆の悲惨さを伝えるため被爆地との連携を強める.. 　今回の調査では、壁画制作が実現しなかった主な理由として、広島訪問から２年と経（た）たない間にヘリングが他界したことが挙げられるという結論に至った。５月１８日ま.. 　「核廃絶は使命。このままでは死ねない」。その決意を胸に、広島で被爆した金本弘さん（８０）＝名古屋市＝が４月３０日、米ニューヨークの国連本部に集った各国の外交官.. 　１９４６年５月１日。中国新聞社が雑誌「月刊中国」を創刊した。広島市上流川町（現中区）の本社で印刷。「雑誌と言へば中央と考へられてゐた旧観念を脱し、地方文化の昂.. 　いつからだろうか。喜びあふれる光景が大通りになじんできたのは。広島市中心部を東西に貫く平和大通りは今月、鶴見橋から新己斐橋までの約４キロが全通して６０年を迎え.. 　私は長崎で生まれ育ったが、反戦・反核に対する思いが絶えず心の中で燃えていたかといえばそうではない。平穏に、平凡に暮らしてきた。それでも、先人たちの話を聞きなが.. 　中村キース・ヘリング美術館で５月１８日まで開催中の「Ｋｅｉｔｈ　Ｈａｒｉｎｇ：　Ｉｎｔｏ　２０２５　誰がそれをのぞむのか」展は、ヘリングの幼少期を振り返ること.. 　１９６６年、１９歳で中学を卒業した川下ヒロエさん（７９）＝広島市東区＝はこの年、被爆者健康手帳を取得した。当時住んでいたのは北九州市。母兼子さん（２０１４年に.. 　国際社会は危機感を持ち、歯止めの議論に入るべきだ。スウェーデンのストックホルム国際平和研究所（ＳＩＰＲＩ）が、２０２４年の世界の軍事費支出を発表した。２兆７１.. 　動物文学で知られる椋鳩十（むくはとじゅう）に、おどろおどろしい題名の異色作がある。「地獄島とロシア水兵」だ。舞台は萩の沖合４５キロに浮かぶ見島。１２０年前の５.. 　全ての命を守るため―をテーマに掲げていた。ローマ教皇フランシスコによる６年前の来日である。被爆地広島、長崎のほか、地震・津波・原発事故という三重の災害に見舞わ.. 俳優の吉永小百合さんは、これまで胎内被爆者の芸者を演じた「夢千代日記」などに出演してきたほか、原爆詩朗読CD「第二楽章」を制作しています。中国新聞創刊１３０周年記念として、３編の朗読映像を公開します。(写真は三浦憲治氏撮影) 中国軍管区司令部で被爆した八木さんの革脚絆＝１９７３年、八木実さん寄贈（撮影・山田尚弘） This work, U.S. Space Force DEL 2 Commander Visits Japan, Strengthens Ties, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright the “Community Exchange Event - Philippine Folk Dance -” was held at the Fuchu City Welfare Center for Persons with Disabilities and the TUFS Philippine Cultural Folk Dance Troupe performed around 75 people of all ages from their teens to their seventies came to watch the performance they carefully explained the meaning of the island and introduced the culture and charm of the Philippines The audience was captivated by the brightly colored costumes and the unique atmosphere of each dance and the venue was filled with smiles and applause throughout but this time we also incorporated quizzes and Tinikling (bamboo dance) experiences to fill the one-hour event It was a valuable experience that everyone from children to adults we received comments such as “I enjoyed the dances from a foreign country” and “I enjoyed it because I don't usually get to see dances like these” Chinese data center firm GDS is partnering with real estate private equity firm Gaw Capital and expanding into Japan The two companies this week announced they will jointly invest in the construction of a data center campus with a total IT capacity of 40MW in Fuchu City GDS and Gaw plan to develop a carrier-neutral data center park on two adjacent plots of land in the Fuchu Intelligent Park The land was acquired by Gaw Capital Partners through a fund under its management Gaw had previously announced plans to develop data centers in Fuchu The plots cover a total area of 10,970 sqm (118,080 sq ft) and the first phase is scheduled to be put into operation at the end of 2026 GDS said it has received preliminary intention orders from some customers "Japan is one of the three core data center markets in the Asia-Pacific region with its market size ranked among the top ten globally GDS's entry into Japan further strengthens our international presence and underscores our commitment to enabling digital transformation,” said Huang Wei “Our successful cooperation with Gaw Capital Partners signifies that our international business now fully covers the three most important markets in the Asia-Pacific region outside of mainland China: Hong Kong Southeast Asia region centered on SIJORI (Singapore-Johor-Riau Islands) GDS was founded in 2006 and operates dozens of data centers across Greater China The company counts STT GDC among its investors The company says its portfolio comprises 330MW of data center capacity in service and under construction and a further 340MW held for future development Gaw acquired the Fuchu Building located in Fuchu Intelligent Park in Fuchu City in April 2022 the company said it planned to develop a 40MW president and managing partner of Gaw Capital Partners added: "Today marks a momentous step towards a digital future in Fuchu This partnership combines Gaw Capital's global real estate experience with GDS's proven track record in operating high-performance data centers signifying our shared commitment to delivering cutting-edge data solutions that meet and exceed the needs of businesses in the region." 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The page may not be displayed properly if the JavaScript is deactivated on your browser Japanese version Keith and Ronnie showed their appreciation for a special fireworks display in western Tokyo that was synchronized to the Rolling Stones’ greatest hits last summer by presenting the Fuchu city government June 19 with a donation of 1 million yen ($7,039) to help with worthy projects The band was celebrating its 60th anniversary at the time and its key surviving members--Mick Jagger Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood--were clearly gobsmacked by the city’s gesture The city government hired the Tokyo Racecourse for the event held last July that featured around 14,000 fireworks The band’s members had said they wanted to do something to show appreciation ran a special train featuring the Rolling Stone’s famous tongue and lips logo to celebrate the anniversary City streets were also decked out with the logo Japanese are amazing,” said band co-founder and guitarist Richards prior to the event “I would never have thought someone would celebrate our anniversary with fireworks.” the band’s official Twitter account posted a video of the fireworks with a New Year message and comment said: “The band’s members are happy that the whole city showed support for them They said that it was a great event and that they wanted to do something to contribute to the city.” expressed his gratitude by saying it feels like the city received “a valuable treasure.” He said the city would use the money for initiatives in which the city government and residents cooperate to revitalize areas Winter fireworks draw in tourists to famed shrine in Hiroshima City works with orchestra in new El Sistema music program for kids North Korea unveils new weapons at military parade By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. are commonly associated with the onset of the rainy season – just like cherry blossoms are with spring or even snow-white colours make them instantly identifiable and enliven those dreary which usually hits Tokyo from late May to early July. A popular legend even says that finding a snail on a hydrangea is a sign of good fortune.  So grab your umbrella and head to these spots to see the most beautiful hydrangeas in Tokyo As of mid-May, some hydrangeas (like the ones at Fuchu City Local Forest Museum) have already started to bud but it'll still be a few weeks before they bloom.  RECOMMENDED: Find some peace and quiet at the best nature escapes in Tokyo ¥300, junior high school students and younger children ¥150, free for kids under four. Photo: genki/PIXTA | Takahata Fudoson TempleBuilt in the 8th century, this ancient temple has more than 200 types of hydrangeas – about 7,500 flowers in total – blooming from June to early July in its garden. The vibrant flowers surrounding the 45m five-story pagoda blend beautifully with the vermillion colour of the tower. The flowers also spread along the mountain behind the temple where you’ll find 88 small standing Jizo statues, creating a mystical ambience.  The temple was owned by a famous member of the Shinsengumi police force during the Edo period (1603-1867). Dedicated to Fudo Myo-o, the temple has a massive wooden sculpture of the Buddhist deity that weighs 1,100kg and is said to be the largest of its kind in Japan. The temple's hydrangea festival takes place throughout June. Photo: aki/PIXTAFlanking both sides of the Sumida River, this park is most popular as a vantage point for the Sumida River Fireworks Festival in summer the Asakusa side of the park has a 2km promenade called Ajisai Road (Hydrangea Road) with over 7,000 hydrangea shrubs of different species Mid-June is the best time to enjoy these charming flowers and we recommend visiting early in the morning or late in the evening, when the park is less crowded and more serene. At sunset, you can watch the lights come on at Tokyo Skytree across the river. Photo: tenjou/PIXTA | Tamagawa Dai ParkJust a one-minute walk from Tamagawa Station lies Tamagawadai Park and its multilevel hydrangea garden. Around 3,000 hydrangea shrubs of seven different types bloom from early to mid-June, especially along the laneways, steps and slopes around the station. The park also features a kofun (ancient burial mound), an observation deck, a water botanical garden, a seasonal wildflower garden and more. Photo: Symme-Jiajia/Photo-ACOne of Japan's first public parks, this sprawling green space in central Tokyo is a famous spot for cherry blossoms in spring and hydrangeas in summer. You’ll find hydrangeas of different species growing along beside the park's many paths. The best time to see them is from mid-June to early July. The temple in the middle of the park’s lake is a great photo spot. Photo: TECHD/Photo AC | Asukayama ParkAsukayama Park in northern Tokyo has been a popular spot for cherry blossoms since the Edo period (1603-1867), but the park is also known for its hydrangea garden, which reaches its peak in June. The Hydrangea Road has approximately 1,300 flowers, all running along a slope beside the JR Keihin Tohoku line track. Note that on a rainy day, the narrow path can become a bit treacherous, so take care when walking. The park also has two museums, including one dedicated to the history of the local Kita ward, going right back to prehistoric times. ¥300, free for primary school students and younger children. Photo: pianoman555/Photo AC | Hydrangea Park, KodairaBuilt in 1973, the local Hydrangea Park in Kodaira city covers an area of about 2,800sqm and has over 1,500 hydrangeas blooming every year from mid-June. Hydrangeas bloom along sidewalk lanes, rock stairs and around a pond with floating light-pink water lilies, adding to the park's quiet atmosphere. The park is about a five-minute walk from Kodaira Station on the Seibu Shinjuku line. Photo: Tabea GreunerTo see Kamakura's hydrangeas in their colourful glory, hop on the Shonan-Shinjuku line at Shinjuku Station for a direct, one-hour ride to Kita-Kamakura Station. From there, it’s a short walk to three of the area’s most majestic temples – Tokei-ji, Jochi-ji and Meigetsu-in – all of them feature an abundance of the pretty flowers in various shades of blue, purple and pink. Photo: Moomin CharactersEscape the city for these family-friendly adventure parks, playgrounds and outdoor attractions Photo: Susann Schuster/UnsplashJapanese landscape gardens don't just showcase seasonal beauty; they also seek to recreate an idealised version of nature Photo: Blanscape/DreamstimeExplore versions of Himeji Castle a Japanese old town and more in and around Tokyo Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! AD ¥140 off / 20% discount / Up to 2 people / For adults, students. No other discounts. Download the TAB app to get a discount on entry to this event. Leave a rating/comment#Painting#Sculpture#Video and Film#StartingInDec2024RecommendedExhibits#Exhibitions to see during Winter VacationBack to ArticlesSHARE Major international sporting events in recent years have become just as much a showcase of their host countries as the sports themselves and Japan is determined that in 2019 it takes full advent of the Rugby World Cup Twelve cities will host matches during the tournament with the whole thing kicking off on Sept 20 when Japan take on Russia at Tokyo Stadium Tokyo Stadium is playing host to eight matches the attention of the media and fans will also be on the little-known nearby district of Fuchu Technically a city within the Tokyo metropolis Fuchu is where England and France will have pre-tournament camps the Top League’s Suntory Sungoliath which has a history of signing top international players This former post town on the Koshu Kaido is about to be inundated with foreign visitors from 20 countries so what then can they expect to find in a city recently rebranded as “The Mystery City” Fuchu Station may look like any other suburban railway stop but step out onto Baba Daimon no Keyaki Namiki which runs right under the tracks and you find yourself seemingly in ancient woodland where a canopy of zelkova trees covers the sky to create a tunnel appearing to run endlessly in both directions stands aside the 600-meter-long promenade like a sworn protector He first planted a tree here as gratitude for victory in battle during the Heian Period he donated a thousand zelkova saplings in 1062 praying for victory as they made their way to defeat the Abe clan of Oshu (today’s Tohoku region) and donating the seeds upon his return The tradition continued in 1600 when a Shinto priest prayed for victory for the Tokugawa forces ahead of the battle of Sekigahara the founder and first shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate that would rule from 1600 until 1868 The whole street was designated a National Natural Monument back in December 1924 and feels like it protects the energy and spirit of Fuchu in its shade While Fuchu may seem like part of Tokyo’s urban sprawl its creation and significance predates the capital by well over 1,000 years Old Edo is known to have been a mere fishing village with nothing known about it before 1457 a first shrine was built in the time of a legendary figure it is home to a treasure house of matsuri items you discover a collection of eight enormous and elaborate mikoshi – portable shrines lined up facing a set of drums The drums are likely the largest you’ll ever see the biggest one using a leather cover imported from Cameroon which is so loud once beaten that it’s said in olden days it could be heard 100 kilometers away A fire in 1646 saw the main hall rebuilt in 1667 and that’s what stands today Three shrines share one building in aidenzukuri style and plates and praying labels from 1667 remain in place ensuring the temples status in Tokyo alongside Meiji Jingu Visitors to Japan often lament that modern architecture seldom inspires and few old structures in Tokyo especially are left remaining Fuchu preserved some fine examples of Japanese architecture including those first influenced by European style where they genuinely feel like they’ve always been While the museum itself rivals the Edo-Tokyo Museum in Sumida with its interactive display of ancient Japan - it displays original artifacts from Fuchu’s time as a post town on the Koshu-Kaido – just step out into the gardens around it to find old post houses Visitors to Tokyo need not want for their temple fix but Fuchu is home to a little gem in the shape of Koanji temple it’s guarded by carved Nio guardians beside a two-storied gate An annex to the main temple is one the highlights a picture perfect homely shrine straight out of a Studio Ghibli movie with a huge hanging lantern dominating and illuminating the center of the room The temple is also home to a tiered row of jizo statues which while cute for photos with their knitted woolen hats and mini windmills in their hands Jizo are protectors of children and unborn babies carrying children to the afterlife in the case of miscarriage Some temple districts are sedate and serene – not Fuchu They’ve got a famous shrine and they want the world to know via regular festivals that spill out on the streets and around the city The grandest of these is the Kurayami Festival (darkness festival) It’s so named because sacred things shouldn’t be seen in daylight making it a night party for around 750,000 who attend Those coming for the Rugby World Cup won’t miss out the city hosts the Chestnut Festival (Kuri Matsuri) and early arrivals in August can even catch the Hassamu Sumo Festival when kids square up with adults to battle it out in the ring For more information on Fuchu: http://www.kankou-fuchu.com.e.adc.hp.transer.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheMysteryCityFuchu/ But the Ajinomoto Stadium is in Chofu not Fuchu Every year, from June to mid-July, the Local Forest Museum hosts a hydrangea festival, which features around 10,000 flowers of 30 different varieties spread out over the museum’s 140,000sqm garden. On Annabelle's Road and Annabelle's Hill, you can enjoy beautiful white Annabelle hydrangeas and their sweet scents. Aside from that, the museum features old farmhouses, townhouses, and historic buildings filled with local artefacts. Two panels from a pair of six-panel screens Folding Screens Pasted with Pictures of Landscapes The figure resembles one of the hermits or wandering scholars who frequent the Chinese paintings Buson admired The light touch of the brush is typical of his Tango period Four panels from a pair of six-panel screens These two Tang-era Chinese sages frequently appear in Zen paintings The poet Hanshan lived alone on a mountain but would often visit his friend Shide (with broom) Painted the year after Buson moved to Kyoto from Tango this is the earliest known of many portraits he would make of the two characters Buson's text tells a humorous tale of how he and his poet friend Tan Taigi (on the left) were caught in a rainstorm on their way home from a haiku gathering in Kyoto this sublime panorama testifies to Buson's mastery of the Chinese literary-school style of landscape painting It is also interesting to compare with his earlier Tango-era landscapes The hermit in his hut does not appear to be expecting company All images are courtesy of the Fuchu Art Museum Listen NowSaveShareAn entrance of Tokyo's Fuchu Prison Japan's biggest male-only correctional house.KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP/Getty ImagesJapan’s population is aging rapidly We’ve been looking into some of the ramifications of Japan’s aging population with our partners at the BBC But living longer doesn’t necessarily mean living well In Japan there is a bit of an old-age crime wave born out of desperation and poverty Almost 20 percent of Japan’s prison population is now over the age of 60 where only 6 percent of prisoners are of advanced age Click on the audio player above to hear the full story Sign up for the Marketplace newsletter to get the day’s biggest business stories straight to your inbox every weekday evening In his documentary Le Japon à double tour (‘Japan From Inside’) documentary maker Philippe Couture visited Fuchu Prison to film its inner workings sentenced to three and four years respectively The viewer is immersed in a world that Japanese society rarely brings to light instead preferring to laud its exceptionally low crime rates convicted for their involvement with the yakuza or drug trafficking Fuchu is also where foreign offenders end up ‘When you arrive and see what the system is like I don’t have a name or an identity any more Philippe Couture films the well-oiled and merciless mechanism of the Japanese prison system All actions that take place there are timed and the prisoners undertake compulsory work but rather to the numbers that are assigned to them when they arrive The prison director explains that when the inmates are first brought in they are given a 40-page brochure that outlines the rules and daily exercises as well as the actions to be taken throughout the day ‘There are more rules than there are in normal life you will have become a socially normal person’ regardless of the price the prisoners have to pay to achieve it we’re trained to become productive individuals’ who reveals that he earned a salary of 40 francs (less than 10 euros) in two years Le Japon à double tour (‘Japan From Inside’) (2000), a documentary by Philippe Couture, can be found on the director’s YouTube channel Haruomi Hosono’s Music for ‘Shoplifters’ Exploration of the Intimate in ‘The Sound of Water’ Available for Online Viewing The Vibrancy of Modern Japanese Cinema Extends All Over France Traditional tattoos were strong signifiers; murderers had head tattoos The series 'Hysteric Ten' by photographer Sawatari Hajime revisits one of the most sulphurous relationships in Japanese art Nagisa Oshima made Sada Abe the heroine of his film defying the codes of 'pinku eiga' that make men the focus of attention This rice soup seasoned with miso is served by a monk to Ashitaka one of the heroes in Hayao Miyazaki's film we interviewed its founder and chief representative both data centers are located in the western part of Japan’s capital city separated by only 8 miles (12.5 kilometers) Below are further details on Gaw Capital and ESR Cayman’s data center developments in Tokyo Both Gaw Capital and ESR Cayman state that their projects reside in established data center clusters which are located ~18.5 miles (30 kilometers) west of central Tokyo both firms are capitalizing on Tokyo’s key data center demand drivers Gaw Capital has acquired Fuchu Building in Fuchu Intelligent Park The property is adjacent to another building in Fuchu Intelligent Park which Gaw Capital also owns (acquired in July 2021) Gaw Capital plans to combine the Fuchu and Meito Sangyo assets for the purposes of redeveloping the site into a data center campus Gaw Capital’s data center campus in Fuchu Intelligent Park will reside on total land area of 118k sqft (11.0k sqm) the data centers will comprise 39 megawatts of IT capacity and 4.0k racks with a total of 50 megawatts of power capacity Gaw Capital notes that it is targeting data center operators and hyperscale tenants Gaw Capital Partners is investing out of its seventh Asia-Pacific real estate fund the fund had raised total equity of $1.2bn alongside $400m of equity for sidecar co-investments the Gateway Real Estate Fund VII targets a capital raise of $2.5bn at its hard cap This fund’s opportunistic investment strategy targets real estate assets mainly in Asia-Pacific and notes a desire for geographic exposure to China as well as asset class exposure to data centers Gaw Capital’s existing data center investments in the Asia-Pacific region include: In July 2021, Gaw Capital formed a new joint venture alongside Wong Ka Vin as Chief Executive Officer an island which sits ~20 miles (~32 kilometers) off the coast of Singapore the company is building a 30-megawatt facility on 2.75 hectares of land in Nongsa Digital Park (NDP) Gaw Capital has raised total equity of ~$1.3bn to build data center clusters in China with its largest backer being the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) the group’s initial project in China is located in Kunshan The project consists of two phases with a total gross floor area (GFA) of 3.2 million sqft (300k sqm) ESR Cayman has acquired a data center site in the city of Higashikurume (Mitaka area) the property comprises three office buildings across a total site area of 225k sqft (20.9k sqm) ESR Cayman plans to create a data center with 20 megawatts of IT load the new facility is expected to commence operations in September 2025 ESR Cayman’s data center will support enterprises located or expanding in West-Central Tokyo ESR Cayman has a data center pipeline of over 1,200 megawatts of capacity across the Asia-Pacific region this capacity includes India (300+ megawatts) ESR Cayman has invested in the following data center development projects: and website in this browser for the next time I comment it was hard to tell who won the Little League World Series During the championship game it was a different story A Japanese team won the series for the third time in five years with Yuutaro Tanaka striking out 14 and Hokuto Nakahara hitting a grand slam in Tokyo Musashi-Fuchu’s 10-1 win Sunday night over East Boynton Beach Tokyo’s players raced into center field after the game bowing to the bust of stadium namesake Howard J a tradition that began with Tokyo Kitasuna in 2001 “They’re kids,” said Boynton beach manager Ken Emerson whose players had become friends with the Tokyo team during the series the Japanese team and our team were in the cafeteria They were just hanging out — having an East Boynton Beach time.” Florida has put eight teams into Little League World Series title games but never won a championship Japan (6-0) broke open a scoreless game with eight runs in the fourth inning Eito Ono was hit by a pitch with two outs and the bases loaded and Kazumasa Sakamoto drew a walk from Michael Broad (2-1) Nakahara sent the next pitch over the wall in center field for a 6-0 lead and his first home run of the series I was hoping it was going to go out,” Nakahara said through a translator beautifully mixed fastballs and curves to keep the Boynton Beach batters off guard “He had the same release on his change up his curve or his fastball,” Emerson said “They knew our power hitters were more apt to go for a high pitch They’re just a great-coached team.” The latest headlines from the Lawrence Journal-World and KUsports.com Copyright © 2025 Ogden Newspapers of Kansas, LLC | https://www2.ljworld.com | 1035 N. Third Street, Lawrence, KS 66044 | 785-843-1000 | Terms of Service The large fountain at the centre of Fuchu no Mori Park will be decked out with partially submerged boxes of red and white sun-patiens. The promenade leading up to the fountain however, will be lined with Tuberous Begonia of five different colours. In the evening from 5.30pm to 9pm, the park will look especially pretty when it’s all lit up with Sonnen Glass lanterns. Make sure to walk by Nijiiro Hiroba, too, as the area will be illuminated in rainbow colours all night long. female junior high school baseball players were firing a ball around in a “twin killing” double play practice at a ballpark in Fuchu who were established in 2010 as a baseball club of sixth-grade elementary school girls who wanted to keep playing with their teammates even after moving onto junior high Their parents assisted in the team’s formation The players are from junior high schools in Fuchu and surrounding areas “Playing baseball is part of my daily life and abandoning the sport in junior high was not an option for me,” said Haruyo Mushiga who has been playing the sport since her first year in elementary school A growing number of girls are pursuing a similar path to continuing playing baseball with more teams forming in Tokyo and elsewhere local municipalities are giving the momentum an additional boost Female athletes previously were frequently forced to give up on committing themselves to the sport because there used to be few opportunities for junior high school girls who devoted himself to setting up the club said there had been only a few teams for female junior high school players in Tokyo around the time the team formed “We organized friendly games with boys’ teams in the initial stages of our team,” Sato said Many girls’ teams have since emerged in the capital’s 23 wards and other areas in Tokyo “We currently have many teams to play against in the capital,” Sato said “The environment has improved dramatically.” said the improved playing conditions have helped players hone their skills “We are now expected to provide increasingly advanced training programs for them,” Nishimura said The Pink Panthers won the female freshmen's division of Tokyo’s junior high baseball championships in December That marked a good start toward the team’s long-held dream of taking the No 1 spot for the first time in the prestigious Elleair Tournament which covers all female junior high baseball players in the capital Fuchu city started efforts to revitalize the local community via women’s baseball including signing a cooperation agreement with the Yomiuri Giants professional baseball team which has lately incorporated an all-female amateur club Fuchu in May last year became the first municipality in Tokyo that has been recognized by the Women’s Baseball Federation of Japan for its support activities “It is time for our city to promote it (women’s baseball) given the trend of the times,” said Fuchu Mayor Norio Takano The municipality likewise earmarked 160 million yen ($1.2 million) in the draft budget for fiscal 2023 with an eye on refurbishing a ballfield for residents The establishment will be made friendlier to women under the plan by converting its restroom for use by both sexes into those separated by gender secretary-general of the Kanto Women’s Baseball Association said she believes female teams have been popping up in succession in the Tokyo metropolitan area in recent years the number of junior high school girls teams had increased largely because more teams were introduced for players in primary schools An increasing number of tournaments is another major contributing factor who added that a particularly strong spark was provided by a national competition begun in 2016 for female junior high schoolers The tournament is organized by the Japan Rubber Baseball Association in the hopes of allowing female athletes to continue playing baseball As many as 45 teams from across the country competed in the seventh staging last summer in Kyoto Prefecture To decide which team should represent Tokyo in the national competition A total of 16 teams participated last year Daio Paper said the competition is part of the corporation’s women empowerment program via sports “We will be offering a place for athletes who work earnestly toward their goal of winning tournaments to fully show off their skills,” said a company public relations representative Koshien ace pitcher goes to bat for women’s baseball in Japan Baseball manga pioneer Shinji Mizushima dies at 82 Meet the 1st girl to hit fungoes at Koshien high school tourney Dreams dashed: ballplayers despair after Koshien canceled No reproduction or republication without written permission.