is an area of Koto, Tokyo, Japan. It is surrounded by water on all sides, but is joined by bridges to Shiomi to the north, Shin-Kiba and Yumenoshima to the east, and Shinonome to the west. The west side is largely residential, the east largely consists of parks. It is built on reclaimed land.

Etymology The name "Tatsumi" means "South East", and is taken from the area's direction from the Tokyo Imperial Palace.

History

The swimming events for the 2020 Summer Olympics were held in Tatsumi at the Tokyo Tatsumi International Swimming Center.Games Plan - TOKYO 2020 Retrieved September 17, 2015

Transportation Tatsumi Station (Yurakucho Line)

Organizations Japanese Red Cross Tatsumi Building WOWOW Broadcasting Center

Public facilities

Tokyo Tatsumi International Swimming CenterOshima, Sumiko and Moriguchi, Kenzo Summertime — and the swimming is easy July 1, 2001 Japan Times Retrieved September 16, 2015東京辰巳国際水泳場 Retrieved September 16, 2015 Tatsumi Seaside ParkTatsumi Seaside Park Retrieved September 16, 2015 Tatsumi No Mori Green ParkTatsumi no Mori Green Park Retrieved September 16, 2015

Schools Koto Ward Board of Education operates public elementary and junior high schools.

Tatsumi Elementary School (辰巳小学校) and Number Two Tatsumi Elementary School (第二辰巳小学校) are zoned public elementary schools for different parts of Tatsumi. All of Tatsumi is zoned to Tatsumi Junior High School (辰巳中学校).

Schools in Tatsumi: Tatsumi Elementary School江東区辰巳小学校 Retrieved September 16, 2015 Number Two Tatsumi Elementary School第二辰巳小学校 Retrieved September 16, 2015 Tatsumi Junior High School辰巳中学校 Retrieved September 16, 2015

Residences Tatsumi 1-chome Apartments

References

External links Kōtō Ward official website