Population 580,000, Funabashi is designated a core city. As such, it is working to promote the local characteristics through development, environmental stewardship, health, welfare, and education.

Located in Chiba prefecture, Funabashi city is very close to Tokyo with convenient direct train access to Shinjuku, Akihabara, Ueno, and Tokyo. In Funabashi city, apart from JR (Japan Railway), there are six more private train lines and subways and 35 train stations.

Tokyo is an exciting and fun city but Funabashi is the perfect place for those who want to focus on studying. To the south of the city is the sea where a beach called "Sanbanse" is a stopover spot for migrating birds. From Sanbanse Beach Park, you can view Mt. Fuji.
Back in the city, there are lots of restaurants, grocery stores, and department stores, including the world-famous IKEA, LaLaport, a massive shopping mall, a huge 100 yen store and much more. With a cheaper cost of living than Tokyo, Funabashi is a safe and comfortable place to live.

IKEA World famous Swedish furniture store. There are two stores in Japan, one in Yokohama and one in Funabashi!

Funabashi city view

LaLaport Huge shopping mall where you can buy stuff and you can find a part-time job.

100 yen store Daiso The whole building is a 100 yen store, all seven floors of it. You can buy everything you need.

Funabashi has three sister cities and they are actively exchange cultures.
U.S.A. - Hayward city, California
Denmark - Odensen city
China - Seian city

Funabashi International Relations Association　website

There are many chances where you can communicate with Japanese and people from other countries outside of school.

Funabashi City Office, seen from our school's window Funabashi City Office is very close to our school. It is very convenient for dealing with alien registration, health insurance, and other administrative issues.