Around 3:05 PM on the 12th, at a municipal road intersection in Magome-dai 7-chome, Minami-ku, Sagamihara City, a male cyclist was struck by a car driven by a 32-year-old female office worker residing in the same ward. The man was confirmed dead at the hospital he was transported to. The Minami Sagamihara Police Station is investigating the man’s identity…
Magome-dai 7-chome
Based on available information, a specific summary for “Magome-dai 7-chome” is not possible as it is a modern administrative district (a city block) in Tokyo, not a singular cultural site. The Magome area itself is a residential and commercial neighborhood in Ōta Ward, historically known as a post town on the Kamakura Kaidō road during the Edo period. Today, it is a typical urban district without a single defining landmark.
Minami-ku
Minami-ku is one of the wards of Kyoto, Japan, historically known as the city’s entertainment and geisha district. It is famous for the Gion district, where the traditional architecture of machiya merchant houses is preserved, and for being the home of the iconic Gion Matsuri, one of Japan’s most famous festivals with a history dating back over a thousand years.
Sagamihara City
Sagamihara is a modern city in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, which developed significantly in the 20th century as a major military and industrial center. Its history, however, dates back much further, with key archaeological sites like the Tana Site revealing Jōmon period settlements. Today, it is known for its diverse neighborhoods, which range from urban centers to areas of natural beauty like the Tanzawa Mountains.
Minami Sagamihara Police Station
The Minami Sagamihara Police Station is a modern law enforcement facility serving the southern district of Sagamihara City in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As part of the Kanagawa Prefectural Police, it was established to address the public safety needs of this growing residential and commercial area. Its history is tied to the city’s expansion and the ongoing development of its community policing services.