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Express bus (90 minutes) Express bus (100 minutes) Tohoku Tohoku Express bus (110 minutes) Tsukuba-chuo Kenkyu-gakuen Tochigi Tsukuba JCT Arakawa oki JR Yatabe Tomobe Mito Bampaku-kinenkoen Ibarakimachi JCT KITA-KANTO Tomobe Hitachino- EXPRESSWAY Shimodate JCT Oyama Kanto Tetsudo Joso Line Ushiku Ibarakikuko-kita Mt. Tsukuba Midorino Ushiku Tsukuba Kashima Rinkai Tetsudo City

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HIGASHI-KANTO Ueno JR Joban Line EXPRESSWAY Misato Tsukuba Express Narita Airport JR Joban Line

Akihabara Tokyo Tokyo Akihabara Ueno Innovate today to create the future From Narita International Airport • by Express Bus (to Tsukuba Center) Express buses are operated by Kanto Railway Co., Ltd.

• by Train (to Tsukuba Center via Tokyo) If you want to visit Tokyo rst, take the into Tokyo, then take the Tsukuba Express from Akihabara to Tsukuba Center.

From Haneda Airport (Tokyo International Airport) • by Express Bus (to Tsukuba Center) Express buses are operated by Kanto Railway Co., Ltd. Reservations are not necessary. You can buy a ticket at Haneda Airport.

• by Train (to Tsukuba Center via Tokyo) If you want to visit Tokyo rst, take the and transfer at station. After visiting Tokyo, take the Tsukuba Express from Akihabara to Tsukuba Center.

Tsukuba City 2530-2 Karima, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8555, Phone: +81-29-883-1111 www.tsukubainfo.jp Message Education from the Attractive, safe, and convenient city Tsukuba City is home to diverse people and is full of attractive Tsukuba City was designed from the outset to activities. be convenient especially for people with small Fostering Tsukuba is the largest research and development site in Japan, children. There are nearly 150 parks in the city, accommodating 32 national bodies and hundreds of private R&D connected by a beautiful 48 kilometers safe future generation institutes, where thousands of researchers and enterprises are “pedestrian-only path” network aligned with Tsukuba City introduced its own consistent actively involved in various R&D areas. rows of trees. There are several attractive curriculum from elementary to junior high Tsukuba also enjoys a peaceful natural environment including facilities including an art museum and a school in 2012 aiming to provide the best Mt. Tsukuba, which is a valuable historical and cultural asset of the region, central library along Tsukuba Koen Dori (St.) in education in Japan. Emphasis is placed on Kenichi Ichihara creating picturesque views with traditional farming villages. the central area. the environment, international under- Mayor, Tsukuba also oers a comfortable urban living environment with various charming At the Tsukuba international Music Festival, standing, information and communication Tsukuba City shops, parks and pedestrian-only paths with plenty of green. A rapid rail line which is held every autumn, distinguished technology, and science education. opened in 2005, conveniently connecting Tsukuba with the central area of Tokyo. classical artists from both Japan and abroad At Tsukuba International School located in An advanced education system is employed all over the city to foster the future captivate audiences with a series of extraordi- the city, children receive education based generation. nary performances. Meanwhile, at the largest on the international baccalaureate This unique atmosphere of Tsukuba without equal in Japan, where the cutting-edge R&D activities and festival (Matsuri Tsukuba) held in August, programme. convenience of city life coexist with rural tranquility, attracts citizens and visitors from around the world. traditional performing arts and a portable The city has made steady steps towards development, and in 2011 it was designated as one of the seven shrine parade bring alive a summer day in national “Comprehensive Special Zones for International Competitiveness Development” in Japan. Japan. Mt. Tsukuba Tsukuba now works strongly to encourage innovative activities through eective use of regional resources. Livelihood Innovate today to create the future

Innovation for society Attracting people International Tsukuba city is home to many educational and research institutes and enterprises, some from all over the world which are now actively engaged in collaborative demonstrations in city area, such as Tsukuba is an excellent place for highly mobility robot experiments on public road and low-carbon emission experiments with skilled and innovative people to show citizens. Tsukuba’s initiatives in “Comprehensive Special Zone for International Competitive their abilities and attracts many research- Development” aim to strengthen the system and platforms for science-and-technology ers and students from around the world. 100km based innovation and foster an industrial base to contribute to the nation’s economic Although the population of the city is not 50km growth. Tsukuba strongly encourages collaborative works in leading projects, including large, there are registered foreigners from those regarding next-generation cancer therapy, life support robots, algal biomass energy at least 130 nations. Tsukuba has one of Narita and establishment of a global nanotechnology research and education complex. the most diverse populations in Japan and Tokyo Airport also has many short stay visitors for Excellent location for living business or attending international Tsukuba City is located just 50 kilometers from Tokyo and 40 kilometers from conferences all through the year. Narita international Airport. The climate is relatively warm throughout the Location Tsukuba oers a wealth of services to cater year. The topography is rather at ranging from the popular sightseeing spot to the lifestyles of foreign residents with of Mt. Tsukuba in the north to Kasumigaura, the second largest lake in Japan, dierent languages and customs, includ- to the east. The city is thus surrounded by a rich natural environment. From ing giving advice on detailed aspects of the central area of Tokyo, the journey to Tsukuba takes only 45 minutes by ©Prof. Sankai / CYBERDYNE Inc. everyday life. rapid train and 60 minute by highway bus. Innovation