Fussa, Tokyo
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Map of Tokyo with Fussa highlighted |
Fussa (福"市; -shi) is a
city located in
Tokyo,
Japan.
As of
2003, the city has an estimated
population of 61,337 and the
density of 5,989.94 persons per
km². The total area is 10.24 km².
The city was founded on
July 1,
1970.
Yokota Air Base is located in
Fussa, housing US and Japanese military Forces. The eastern portion of the city's economy focuses quite a bit on the base. "American style" bars, shops, and restaurants fill most areas within walking distance from the main gate. Western Fussa-shi lies on the banks of the
Tama River, which flows along the southern end of
Tokyo and through
Yokohama before emptying into
Tokyo Bay.
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Fussa official website in Japanese
