Musashino City　武蔵野市

The average yearly income of people living in Musashino city is ranked second out of the over 790 cities in Japan. This city covers Kichijoji Station and Musashisakai Station, both on the JR Chuo Line, and it is in the northern part of the Musashino area. Often introduced to people overseas through travel magazines and other mass media, Kichijioji and Inokashira Park are especially popular.

　Inokashira Park Zoo

Inokashira Park Zoo is a facility in Inokashira Park. It charges a small admission fee and is divided into two areas: a zoo and an aquatic life park. There are about 90 species of animals, such as monkeys and squirrels, in the zoo. In the area, there is also a Japanese garden and a mini amusement park, as well as the Seibo Kitamura Museum. (Seibo Kitamura was the sculptor of the Peace Statue in Nagasaki Peace Park.) Animals and plants living in the waters of Musashino, such as various Japanese freshwater fish, amphibians, insects, and plants, are also exhibited at the Aquatic Life House.

　Kichijoji Town

While a great number of commercial districts have expanded in Japan, and there are many nationwide chain stores, Kichijoji town is different. Originally many wealthy people resided in the area. However, according to city planning, eventually four commercial facilities were set in the town to create a planar stretch of land. Since then the city gradually integrated surrounding areas, so more commercial facilities and shops could open with ease. Many entrepreneurs now come to this town and the town itself has turned into somewhat of an innovative, experimental facility. At the same time, business in this town is extremely competitive, so many shops withdraw if they have no support from visitors. Amid such dynamic movements, Kichijoji has become one of the most popular towns to live in and visit.