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Higashikurume is located in the eastern part of the Tokyo Metropolis, Japan.
Answer: False
The city of Higashikurume is situated in the western part of the Tokyo Metropolis, not the eastern part.
The total area of Higashikurume is 12.88 square kilometers, which is equivalent to about 4.97 square miles.
Answer: True
The total area of Higashikurume is stated as 12.88 square kilometers, which is approximately 4.97 square miles.
Higashikurume is primarily located on the Kanto Plain, a low-lying area.
Answer: False
Higashikurume is located on the Musashino Terrace, which is described as an elevated flat area, not a low-lying plain.
The Ochiai River flows through the western end of Higashikurume.
Answer: False
The Kurome River flows through the western end of Higashikurume, while the Ochiai River runs through its central portion.
Higashikurume shares a border with Saitama Prefecture through the municipality of Niiza.
Answer: True
Higashikurume is indeed bordered by the municipality of Niiza, which is located in Saitama Prefecture.
The climate of Higashikurume is characterized by cold winters with heavy snowfall.
Answer: False
Higashikurume experiences a humid subtropical climate with cool winters that typically have light to no snowfall, not heavy snowfall.
September is the driest month in Higashikurume, with the lowest average rainfall.
Answer: False
According to the climate description, September is the wettest month in Higashikurume, not the driest.
Mount Fuji is visible from downtown Higashikurume.
Answer: True
An image caption in the source material confirms that Mount Fuji is visible from downtown Higashikurume.
Higashikurume observes the UTC+8 time zone.
Answer: False
Higashikurume observes UTC+9, also known as Japan Standard Time (JST), not UTC+8.
In which part of the Tokyo Metropolis is Higashikurume located?
Answer: Western part
Higashikurume is a city situated in the western part of the Tokyo Metropolis.
What is the total area of Higashikurume in square kilometers?
Answer: 12.88 square kilometers
The total area of Higashikurume is 12.88 square kilometers.
Which two rivers traverse Higashikurume?
Answer: Kurome River and Ochiai River
The city of Higashikurume is traversed by the Kurome River and the Ochiai River.
Which municipality in Saitama Prefecture borders Higashikurume?
Answer: Niiza
Higashikurume shares a border with Niiza, a municipality located in Saitama Prefecture.
What type of climate does Higashikurume experience?
Answer: Humid subtropical climate
Higashikurume experiences a humid subtropical climate, classified as Kōppen Cfa.
As of April 1, 2021, Higashikurume's estimated population was over 120,000 residents.
Answer: False
As of April 1, 2021, Higashikurume's estimated population was 117,020 residents, which is not over 120,000.
The population density of Higashikurume in April 2021 was approximately 9,100 persons per square kilometer.
Answer: True
The estimated population density of Higashikurume as of April 1, 2021, was indeed approximately 9,100 persons per square kilometer.
Higashikurume's population has seen consistent rapid growth over the last 40 years.
Answer: False
While Higashikurume experienced rapid population growth in the 1960s and 1970s, its population has remained relatively stable over the last 40 years.
Kurume Village had a population of 4,605 people in 1920.
Answer: True
Japanese census data indicates that Kurume Village had a population of 4,605 residents in 1920.
According to the 2010 census, over half of Higashikurume residents commuted to central Tokyo for work.
Answer: False
The 2010 census reported that 33.2% of Higashikurume residents commuted to the special wards of Tokyo for work, which is less than half.
What was the estimated population of Higashikurume as of April 1, 2021?
Answer: 117,020 residents
As of April 1, 2021, Higashikurume had an estimated population of 117,020 residents.
During which decades did Higashikurume's population see rapid growth?
Answer: 1960s and 1970s
Japanese census data indicates that Higashikurume's population experienced rapid growth during the 1960s and 1970s.
What was the population of Kurume Village in 1920?
Answer: 4,605 people
In 1920, Kurume Village had a recorded population of 4,605 people.
Kurume Village was elevated to town status in 1970.
Answer: False
Kurume Village was elevated to town status in 1956, not 1970.
Higashikurume was officially founded as a city on October 1, 1970.
Answer: True
Higashikurume was officially established as a city on October 1, 1970.
Kitatama District, including Kurume Village, was transferred to Tokyo Prefecture in 1889.
Answer: False
Kitatama District, including Kurume Village, was transferred to Tokyo Prefecture on April 1, 1893, not in 1889.
The development of Higashikurume significantly began after 1915 with the establishment of a railway connection to central Tokyo.
Answer: True
Significant development in Higashikurume commenced after 1915, following the establishment of a railway connection to central Tokyo by the Musashino Railway.
One theory for the name 'Kurume' suggests it is a variant of an ancient term for imperial guards.
Answer: False
One theory suggests 'Kurume' is a variant of 'kuruma muchibe,' referring to the emperor's litter maintenance staff, not specifically imperial guards. The most widely accepted theory links it to the Kuromegawa River.
The name 'Higashikurume' was adopted to distinguish it from a city in Hokkaido Prefecture.
Answer: False
The name 'Higashikurume' was adopted to avoid confusion with another city named Kurume, which is located in Fukuoka Prefecture, not Hokkaido Prefecture.
When was Kurume Village elevated to town status?
Answer: 1956
Kurume Village was officially elevated to town status in 1956.
On what date was Higashikurume officially founded as a city?
Answer: October 1, 1970
Higashikurume was officially founded as a city on October 1, 1970.
Which district was Kurume Village part of after the Meiji Restoration?
Answer: Kitatama District
Following the Meiji Restoration, Kurume Village was established within Kitatama District.
What significant development in 1915 spurred the growth of Higashikurume?
Answer: Establishment of a railway connection to central Tokyo
The establishment of a railway connection to central Tokyo by the Musashino Railway in 1915 significantly spurred the development of Higashikurume.
What is the most widely accepted theory for the origin of the name 'Kurume'?
Answer: It derives from the 'Kurome' of the Kuromegawa River.
The most widely accepted theory for the origin of the name 'Kurume' suggests it derives from the 'Kurome' of the Kuromegawa River, which flows through the city.
Why was the city's name changed to 'Higashikurume'?
Answer: To prevent confusion with another city in Fukuoka Prefecture.
The city's name was changed to 'Higashikurume' to avoid confusion with another city named Kurume, located in Fukuoka Prefecture.
Higashikurume operates under a parliamentary system of government.
Answer: False
Higashikurume operates under a mayor-council form of government, not a parliamentary system.
Ryōma Tomita is the current mayor of Higashikurume and is affiliated with the Liberal Democratic Party.
Answer: False
Ryōma Tomita is the current mayor of Higashikurume, but he serves as an independent candidate, not affiliated with the Liberal Democratic Party.
The Higashikurume city council is a unicameral body consisting of 22 members.
Answer: True
The Higashikurume city council is indeed a unicameral body composed of 22 members.
The most recent election for the Higashikurume city council was held on April 23, 2022.
Answer: False
The most recent election for the Higashikurume city council took place on April 23, 2023, not April 23, 2022.
The Liberal Democratic Party holds the majority of seats on the Higashikurume city council.
Answer: False
The Liberal Democratic Party holds 5 seats on the Higashikurume city council, which is not a majority, as Komeito also holds 5 seats, and other parties hold additional seats.
Higashikurume, along with Kiyose, contributes three members to the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly.
Answer: False
Higashikurume, in conjunction with Kiyose, contributes two members to the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly, not three.
Kenko Fujii was the first mayor of Higashikurume, serving from 1970 to 1975.
Answer: True
Kenko Fujii served as the inaugural mayor of Higashikurume from 1970 to 1975, following the city's establishment.
Katsumi Namiki served as mayor of Higashikurume for a single term from 2014 to 2018.
Answer: False
Katsumi Namiki served as mayor of Higashikurume from 2014 until 2021, which is longer than a single term ending in 2018.
What form of government does Higashikurume operate under?
Answer: Mayor-council form
Higashikurume operates under a mayor-council form of government, a common structure for local administration.
Who is the current mayor of Higashikurume?
Answer: Ryōma Tomita
Ryōma Tomita currently serves as the mayor of Higashikurume.
How many members comprise the Higashikurume city council?
Answer: 22 members
The Higashikurume city council is a unicameral body consisting of 22 members.
When was the current Higashikurume city council elected?
Answer: April 23, 2023
The most recent election for the Higashikurume city council was held on April 23, 2023.
How many representatives does the Liberal Democratic Party have on the Higashikurume city council?
Answer: 5
The political composition of the Higashikurume city council includes 5 representatives from the Liberal Democratic Party.
How many members does Higashikurume, in conjunction with Kiyose, contribute to the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly?
Answer: Two
Higashikurume, together with Kiyose, contributes two members to the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly.
Higashikurume's economy is primarily based on heavy industry and manufacturing.
Answer: False
Higashikurume's economy is primarily characterized as a regional commercial center and a bedroom community for central Tokyo, rather than being based on heavy industry and manufacturing.
Coca-Cola and Yamazaki Baking both have factories located within Higashikurume.
Answer: True
Factories for major brands such as Coca-Cola and Yamazaki Baking are indeed located within Higashikurume.
Higashikurume is served by the JR Chuo Line.
Answer: False
Higashikurume is served by the Seibu Ikebukuro Line, not the JR Chuo Line.
Higashikurume is directly served by a national highway.
Answer: False
Higashikurume is not directly served by any national highways or expressways.
What is Higashikurume's primary economic function?
Answer: A regional commercial center and bedroom community for central Tokyo
Higashikurume primarily functions as a regional commercial center and a bedroom community, with many residents commuting to central Tokyo for work.
Which company has both its headquarters and a factory in Higashikurume?
Answer: Globeride
Globeride is noted as a company that has both its headquarters and a factory located within Higashikurume.
What railway line serves Higashikurume?
Answer: Seibu Ikebukuro Line
Higashikurume is served by the Seibu Ikebukuro Line, part of the Seibu Railway network.
Chukurin Park is mentioned as a notable attraction in Higashikurume.
Answer: True
Chukurin Park is explicitly mentioned as one of the notable attractions in Higashikurume.
Tokyo Gakugei University's main campus is located in Higashikurume.
Answer: False
Higashikurume is home to Tokyo Gakugei University's International Student Dormitory, but not its main campus.
The Higashikurume city government operates 13 public elementary schools and seven public junior high schools.
Answer: True
The Higashikurume city government is responsible for operating 13 public elementary schools and seven public junior high schools.
Christian Academy in Japan is a private school in Higashikurume that serves students from kindergarten through high school.
Answer: True
Christian Academy in Japan, a private school located in Higashikurume, provides education for students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Ken Akamatsu is a famous musician from Higashikurume.
Answer: False
Ken Akamatsu, a notable person from Higashikurume, is a manga artist, not a musician.
Taichi Kokubun, a member of the band Tokio, is a notable person from Higashikurume.
Answer: True
Taichi Kokubun, known as a musician, keyboardist, and actor with the band Tokio, is recognized as a notable person from Higashikurume.
Maria Ozawa is a renowned scientist from Higashikurume.
Answer: False
Maria Ozawa, a notable person from Higashikurume, is a movie actress, model, and former AV idol, not a scientist.
The official flower of Higashikurume is the Cherry Blossom.
Answer: False
The official flower of Higashikurume is the Azalea, not the Cherry Blossom.
What is the name of the park mentioned as an attraction in Higashikurume?
Answer: Chukurin Park
Chukurin Park is specifically mentioned as a notable attraction in Higashikurume.
Which higher education institution has an International Student Dormitory in Higashikurume?
Answer: Tokyo Gakugei University
Higashikurume hosts the International Student Dormitory for Tokyo Gakugei University.
How many public high schools are operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education in Higashikurume?
Answer: Two
The Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education operates two public high schools within Higashikurume.
Which of the following is NOT a municipal junior high school in Higashikurume?
Answer: Kita
The municipal junior high schools listed for Higashikurume include Chuo, Daimon, and Shimosato, but not Kita.
Which private school in Higashikurume offers coeducational elementary education and separate gender junior and senior high schools?
Answer: Jiyu Gakuen
Jiyu Gakuen is a private school in Higashikurume that provides coeducational elementary education and separate gender junior and senior high schools.
Who is Ken Akamatsu, a notable person from Higashikurume?
Answer: A manga artist
Ken Akamatsu, a notable individual from Higashikurume, is recognized as a manga artist.
What is the real name of the musician and rapper SoulJa, who is from Higashikurume?
Answer: Johannes Maria Leenders Zwaan
The musician and rapper SoulJa, who hails from Higashikurume, has the real name Johannes Maria Leenders Zwaan.
Which of the following is an official symbol of Higashikurume?
Answer: Ginkgo tree
The Ginkgo tree is listed among the official symbols of Higashikurume, alongside the Azalea flower and the Azure-winged magpie.