7. Creating dynamism and vitality in the Tama and Island areas

We will create dynamism and vitality in the Tama and Tokyo Island areas through close cooperation with the municipalities that makes the most of the special characteristics of each location. We will open a startup support center in Tachikawa by June, with the aim to further draw out the strength of the Tama area, where universities, research institutions, and high-tech companies are concentrated. Going forward, we will proceed with efforts to establish a world-leading innovation area through industry-academia-government collaboration such as cooperation with the Industrial Support Square TAMA in Akishima and the industrial exchange base scheduled to open in Hachioji in 2022.

In the Tama area, in order to create an environment where people can work in close proximity to their residence, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will newly proceed with an initiative to rent private facilities and provide them as satellite offices. Also, for stronger revitalization of the region, we will further expand telework in various forms, such as conducting a model project to popularize the concept of “workation,” teleworking while enjoying sightseeing and leisure activities in the Tama and Island areas.

To enhance the attractiveness of the Islands, we will continue to unfold the Tokyo Treasure Islands Project, which aims to refine and brand the characteristics of each of the 11 islands. In addition, we would like to bring a lot of vibrancy to the Tokyo islands by supporting sales of tour packages by travel agencies, which would allow easier access to the Islands for tourists visiting Tokyo on the occasion of the Tokyo 2020 Games.

Furthermore, we will promote a wide range of initiatives to realize areas that are appealing to both residents and visitors alike, such as considering the establishment of an immersive English education facility in the Tama region, similar to the Tokyo Global Gateway, which has gained a good reputation in the Tokyo waterfront area.