Tsukuba Science City (http://www.info-tsukuba.org/index.shtml)

Location and Topography

Tsukuba Science City is located approximately 60 km northeast of Tokyo. The area covers 28,400ha,and corresponds to that of Tsukuba City as an administrative unit in the south of Ibaraki Prefecture. It is situated on the Joso Plateau,which is 20 - 30m above sea level.

Composition of Tsukuba Science City

The Research and Education District

The Research and Education District covers about 2,700ha in the center of Tsukuba Science City, where national research and educational institutes, urban area, residential area, and parks are functionally located as planned.

The Suburban District

The Suburban District covers about 25,700ha, where systematic urbanization is promoted, the natural and rural environment is preserved, and private research institutes are located as planned. The new urbanization area along the Tsukuba Express Line is under development.

1.Construction Purposes of Tsukuba Science City

(1). Tsukuba Science City aims to promote science and technology and to become the center of advanced research and higher education based on national institutes and the University of Tsukuba.

(2). Tsukuba Science City aims to resolve the excessive concentration of population and industry in Tokyo and contribute to a well-balanced development of the Tokyo Metropolitan Area. 

3.System for Promoting Town Building

(1). Planning and Coordination

Ministry of Land,Inflastructure and Transport is coordinating the city development based on the decisions made by the Academic New Town Construction Promotion Headquarters and the Tsukuba Science City Construction Act.

(2). Execution

Drawing up a master plan, acquiring and preparing land, developing urban infrastructure Urban Renaissance Agency.

Constructing national research and educational institutions, and official residences for public servants The Ministry of Land,Infrastructure and Transport,of Education,Culture,Sports,Science and Technology and of Finance.

Developing public service facilities Ibaraki Prefecture and municipalities concerned.