Showa Memorial Park
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National Government Parks
Japanese are parks or open spaces established by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport under Japan has 16 national government parks.These parks are different from national parks, which represent areas of outstanding natural landscape and are declared by the Minister of the...
in Akishima
Akishima, Tokyo
is a city located in the western end of Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. As of 2010, the city has an estimated population of 112,521 and a population density of 6,490 persons per km²...
and Tachikawa, Tokyo
Tachikawa, Tokyo
is a city located in western Tokyo, Japan.As of February 1, 2010, the city has an estimated population of 178,064 and the density of 7,303.69 people per km². The total area is 24.38 km²...
, Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
. It charges an entrance fee.
It was established in 1983 as part of a project to commemorate the Golden Jubilee
Golden Jubilee
A Golden Jubilee is a celebration held to mark a 50th anniversary.- In Thailand :King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest-reigning monarch, celebrated his Golden Jubilee on 9 June 1996.- In the Commonwealth Realms :...
of the Shōwa emperor
Hirohito
, posthumously in Japan officially called Emperor Shōwa or , was the 124th Emperor of Japan according to the traditional order, reigning from December 25, 1926, until his death in 1989. Although better known outside of Japan by his personal name Hirohito, in Japan he is now referred to...
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Bicycles may be rented in the park, which has an 11 kilometer bike trail with parking areas at all locations. There is also an outdoor barbecue area.
In December the park has an illumination that features Christmas lighting.
The park can be best accessed from Nishi-Tachikawa Station
Nishi-Tachikawa Station
is a train station in Tachikawa, Tokyo, Japan.- Adjacent stations :...
on the JR Ome line
Ome Line
The is a railway line operated by East Japan Railway Company in western Tokyo, Japan. It links Tachikawa and the Chūō Line with the town of Okutama. Many Chūō Line trains operate via the Ōme Line to Ōme Station, providing non-stop service to Tokyo Station....
or a 15 to 20 minute walk from JR's Tachikawa Station
Tachikawa Station
is an important railway station in the city of Tachikawa, Tokyo, Japan. The JR Chūō Line passes through Tachikawa Station. The Ōme Line and Nambu Line terminate here...
or Seibu
Seibu
Seibu may refer to:*Saitama Seibu Lions*Seibu Department Stores*Seibu Kaihatsu*Seibu Railway*Sogo & Seibu...
's Musashi-Sunagawa Station
Musashi-Sunagawa Station
is a station operated by Seibu Railway in Tachikawa, Tokyo, Japan.-Adjacent stations:-External links:*...
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The music video for dj TAKA's and Kanako Hoshino's song "DROP" was filmed here. The song was featured in the arcade version of Dance Dance Revolution X2
Dance Dance Revolution X2
Dance Dance Revolution X2, abbreviated DDR X2 or simply X2, is a music video game, and a part of the Dance Dance Revolution series. The arcade version of DDR X2 was revealed by Konami on November 20, 2009. A sequel to the Dance Dance Revolution X, X2 began public beta testing on November 25, 2009...
as well as Beatmania IIDX 17: Sirius
Beatmania IIDX 17: Sirius
Beatmania IIDX 17: Sirius is the 17th installment in Konami's Beatmania IIDX series of music video games. The main motif of Siriuss UI will be astronomy, as the game is named after Sirius, known to be the brightest star in the night sky...
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