From golf course to next-generation model city,
Kashiwa-no-ha continues to evolve
Kashiwa-no-ha was built on a site that includes the former Kashiwa Golf Club, a famous course beloved by innumerable golfers over its 40-year history.
As a next-generation model city, Kashiwa-no-ha has entered its second stage.
Stage 1
2001
Kashiwa Golf Club closes
Kashiwa Golf Club closed after 40 years in operation. It opened in 1961 during a period of high economic growth and was beloved by many golfers.
2005
Tsukuba Express opens
The Tsukuba Express rail line went into operation and Kashiwa-no-ha Campus Station opened, improving convenience and ushering in a new era for the Kashiwa-no-ha area.
2006
UDCK established
The Kashiwa-no-ha Urban Design Center (UDCK) was established as a base for collaborative urban development by the public, private and academic sectors. It promotes a wide variety of projects.
LaLaport KASHIWANOHA opens
LaLaport KASHIWANOHA is a large-scale retail complex with everything from gourmet food to cultural offerings. It is a vital presence in the lives of people who reside and work in the area.
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2008
Kashiwa-no-ha International Campus Town Initiative announced
The four parties of Chiba Prefecture, Kashiwa City, Chiba University, and the University of Tokyo have jointly announced a public-private-academic partnership initiative to create an international academic research city and next generation environmental city.
2009
Construction completed on Park City Kashiwa-no-ha Ichibangai
With ‘interactions between people’ as one of its design themes, construction was completed on this large-scale condominium designed with open green spaces and convenient lifestyle-enhancing facilities.
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2011
Designated a Future City and special comprehensive zone for regional revitalization
Kashiwa-no-ha’s “autonomous city management through public-private-academic partnership” was selected under both the Future City and special comprehensive zone programs established under the Japanese government’s new growth strategy.
2012
Construction completed on Park City Kashiwa-no-ha Campus Nibangai
Construction was completed on this large-scale condominium that promotes residential and neighborhood development that improves with age through the formation of vibrant communities based on the three keywords of 'environment,' 'art' and 'learning.'
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2014
Gate Square opens in the core zone near the station
Gate Square, which is positioned as the city’s ‘core zone,’ opened, and the smart city as a mixed development with urban functions like housing, retail, offices, and lodging began full-fledged operations.
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Mitsui Garden Hotel Kashiwa-no-ha opens
This hotel featuring natural hot spring bathing facilities opened, accommodating short- to medium-length stays for business trips, training retreats and more.
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Stage 2
2016
Aqua Terrace opens
A reservoir area that was previously closed off was redeveloped and opened to the public as Aqua Terrace, a waterfront area designed to facilitate diverse interactions.
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LEED Certification
Neighborhood development and other aspects of Kashiwa-no-ha Smart City were honored with a Platinum rating, the highest granted, by LEED-ND, an international environmental certification system, in November 2016. The city became the first development in Japan to receive the top rating.
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2018
Construction completed on The Gate Tower at Park City Kashiwa-no-ha Campus
Following Gate Tower East in 2016, construction was completed on the 36-story Gate Tower West in 2018. It offers a full-range of shared facilities for enriching the lives of people of all generations, including fitness and hot springs bathing facilities.
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Pre-camp support for the All Blacks
Kashiwa-no-ha was selected as the pre-camp location for the All Blacks, New Zealand’s national rugby union team.
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Kashiwanoha Kakedashi Yokocho opens
This commercial facility under the elevated Tsukuba Express rail line opened with 19 small eateries modeled on outdoor food stalls and a Runners Station, a total of 20 establishments.
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