Summary of Tsurumi Ward

Tsurumi Ward is located in the northeastern part of Yokohama City and consists of hilly areas in the northwest, lowlands in the Tsurumi River basin, and landfills in the coastal area. The coastal area is mainly an industrial area, and the center is mainly a commercial and residential area, but there are also mixed residential and industrial areas. In addition, the hills are residential areas with few nature left in the city. Founded in 1927 as a result of the enforcement of the municipal system in Yokohama, Tsurumi Ward is not only an industrial area but also a commercial city and residential city.

Also, the history of Tsurumi was the history of the battle against Tsurumi River. In recent years, dike has been in place, and the remnants of the rampage river are disappearing. In the early modern era, the river line was thriving due to the transportation of the Tsurumi River, the people coming and going on the Tokaido flourished, and the fishing industry was thriving. In the Meiji era, its name was known nationwide as a special production area of Western vegetables, and seaweed breeding began to be performed.

On the other hand, in the coastal area, landfills have progressed, and factories of large companies representing Japan have entered the market, and have greatly developed as the core of the Keihin Industrial Zone. Initiatives are being made.

Tsurumi Ward symbols, etc.

	I served Y in Yokohama and T in Tsurumi Ward It is based on the image of anchor of a ship. Marine blue color is sea and yellow-green color. A symbol of rich greenery.		It is a flower with a red image, in the industrial city of Tsurumi The image of red flames and energy. In addition, a warm city with good welfare Because it is a flower to imagine.
Tsurumi Ward Symbol (established on February 14, 1991)		Flower of inhabitant of a ward common sage (established on November 15, 1991)
	"Trees with beautiful flowers", "Flowers bloom Long period, easy to manage, and public trees It's easy to use. It was selected as a tree in the city.		Tsurumi Ward's shape looks like a crocodile's face, and The powerful image of "Tsurumi, an industrial city" It's perfect. For more information, go to wakkun's Room.
Tree in the ward (established on October 4, 1997)		Mascot wakkun (Mascot with a character of a crocodile)