:'''Kodaira' redirects here. Kodaira is also the surname of mathematician
Kunihiko Kodaira.''
'Kodaira' (小平市; -shi) is a
city located in the western region of
Tokyo,
Japan.
The city has an estimated
population of 181,560 and the
density of 8,873.90 persons per
km² as of January,
2007. The total area is 20.46 km².
The biggest employer in the area is
Bridgestone, the tire company. There are several quaint restaurants and bars (
izakaya).
Kodaira station is the most recognized train station serving the area, however there are several other train stations in
Kodaira. They are mostly operated by the private company
Seibu Railway.
The city was founded on
October 1,
1962.
Tsuda College,
Kaetsu University,
Musashino Art University,
Korea University, and parts of
Hitotsubashi University and an associated dormitory are located in this city.
External links
★
Kodaira official website in Japanese