Tsukishima
Tsukishima is a place located in Chūō, Tokyo, Japan, in the Sumida River estuary. It is a reclaimed land next to Tsukuda District. The land reclamation completed in 1892, using earth from the dredging work performed to create a shipping channel in Tokyo Bay. At this time, it was designated as industrial area in accordance with the Fukoku Kyōhei National Policy.
Originally, Tsukuda Island was a tiny island at the river mouth. It was inhabited by a fishing community who migrated from Osaka in early 1600s. The original Tsukuda island now is home to the exclusive tower mansion and park complex Rivercity 21.
It has been said that the name was originally written using the characters 築島 which can also be read "Tsukishima" but mean "constructed island".
It is currently known for its large number of restaurants serving the local specialty, monjayaki.
Tsukishima Station is served by the Tokyo Metro Yūrakuchō Line and the Toei Subway Ōedo Line.
Education
Public elementary and junior high schools are operated by Chuo City Board of Education.Zoned elementary schools include:
- Tsukudajima Elementary School 's boundary includes portions of 1-chome
- Tsukishima Daiichi Elementary School 's boundary includes all of 3-chome and portions of 1, 2, and 4-chome
- Tsukishima Daisan Elementary School 's boundary includes portions of 2 and 4-chome
- Tsukuda Junior High School 's boundary includes all of 1 and 3-chome and portions of 2 and 4-chome
- Harumi Junior High School 's boundary includes portions of 2 and 4-chome