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is a residential neighborhood located in western Ōta in southern
Den-en-chōfu was built based on the " Garden City" idea originally developed by the British city planner 
Den-en-chōfu was planned as a garden suburb of Tokyo. In the early 1900s, financier Eiichi Shibusawa bought, named, and developed the area by emulating the garden suburbs that were growing in metropolitan areas around the world, particularly those in Greater London. Originally, Den-en-chōfu was developed by the .
Although the area was developing at an adequate pace, it was the Great Kantō Earthquake of 1923 that guaranteed his success. Central Tokyo was leveled in the earthquake, but Den-en-chōfu was virtually untouched; in the aftermath, there was an exodus of people from the central city to the suburbs.
Ōta Ward operates the public elementary and junior high schools in Den-en-chōfu.
Most of Den-en-Chofu is zoned to Den-en-chōfu Elementary School (田園調布小学校) while parts of 1- chome are zoned to Chofu Ōtsuka Elementary School (調布大塚小学校).
Most of Den-en-Chofu is zoned to Den-en-chōfu Junior High School ( 田園調布中学校), while a part of 1-chome 1-ban is zoned to Ishikawadai Junior High School (石川台中学校).
The
File:Denenchofu Elementary School-1.jpg, Den-en-Chofu Elementary School
File:DenenChoufu JunorHighschool.JPG, Den-en-Chofu Junior High School
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is a residential neighborhood located in western Ōta in southern Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and List of cities in Japan, largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, ...
, Japan. It is known as one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in Tokyo.
History
Den-en-chōfu was built based on the " Garden City" idea originally developed by the British city planner Ebenezer Howard
Sir Ebenezer Howard (29 January 1850 – 1 May 1928) was an English urban planner and founder of the garden city movement, known for his publication ''To-Morrow: A Peaceful Path to Real Reform'' (1898), the description of a utopian city in whic ...
.Oshima, p. 140.
Den-en-chōfu was planned as a garden suburb of Tokyo. In the early 1900s, financier Eiichi Shibusawa bought, named, and developed the area by emulating the garden suburbs that were growing in metropolitan areas around the world, particularly those in Greater London. Originally, Den-en-chōfu was developed by the .
Although the area was developing at an adequate pace, it was the Great Kantō Earthquake of 1923 that guaranteed his success. Central Tokyo was leveled in the earthquake, but Den-en-chōfu was virtually untouched; in the aftermath, there was an exodus of people from the central city to the suburbs.
Modern times
Den-en-chōfu is one of the most famous and exclusive neighborhoods where many business executives and celebrities reside. Being 10 km away from the center of Tokyo, the area contains natural parks. The area has its own regulations for construction in order to preserve the town feel to the area. The residences are fairly big compared to normal housing in other areas in Japan, and the district is often compared toBeverly Hills
Beverly Hills is a city located in Los Angeles County, California. A notable and historic suburb of Greater Los Angeles, it is in a wealthy area immediately southwest of the Hollywood Hills, approximately northwest of downtown Los Angeles. ...
, Los Angeles.
Den-en-chōfu's success has influenced neighboring areas along Tōkyū
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railway lines in western Meguro
is a special ward in Tokyo, Japan. The English translation of its Japanese self-designation is Meguro City. The ward was founded on March 15, 1947.
Meguro is predominantly residential in character, but is also home to light industry, corporate ...
, including the Yakumo, Kakinokizaka, Nakane, Okusawa and Jiyūgaoka neighbourhoods.
Den-en-chōfu is known as a very expensive area, with houses that are large by Tokyo standards.
Education
Ōta Ward operates the public elementary and junior high schools in Den-en-chōfu.
Most of Den-en-Chofu is zoned to Den-en-chōfu Elementary School (田園調布小学校) while parts of 1- chome are zoned to Chofu Ōtsuka Elementary School (調布大塚小学校).
Most of Den-en-Chofu is zoned to Den-en-chōfu Junior High School ( 田園調布中学校), while a part of 1-chome 1-ban is zoned to Ishikawadai Junior High School (石川台中学校).
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Board of Education The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Board of Education (東京都教育委員会 ''Tōkyō-to Kyōiku Iinkai'') is the board of education in Tokyo, Japan. The board directly manages all of the public high schools in all 23 special wards, the Wester ...
operates Den-en-chōfu High School.
Residents
Well-known residents of the area include: *Ayumi Hamasaki
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* Hiroshi Itsuki
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, singer
* Katsuya Nomura
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* Kiichi Nakai
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* Max Matsuura
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* Shigeo Nagashima
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Nagashima played baseball at his local high school, and on the Rikkyo University baseball team from 1954–1957. He joined the Yomiuri Giants in 1958. His jersey number ...
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* Shintaro Ishihara
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, former governor of Tokyo
* Yoshinori Kobayashi, manga artist
* Yukio Hatoyama
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References
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Further reading
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