Kawasaki City Hall (file photo)

Following the successive discovery of dead wild birds at Suga Dai-2 Park in Kawasaki City’s Tama Ward, the city announced on the 26th that it had closed the park from the evening of the 25th. The city stated it will not remove the barricades set up at the entrances until safety is confirmed. The Tama Police Station is investigating the incident from both criminal and accidental perspectives.

According to the city, one dead crow was found in the park on the 8th. On the 23rd, in addition to one dead pigeon, pet food emitting a pungent odor and diced white bread were discovered, prompting a report to the police station. Furthermore, on the 25th, the discovery of one dead wagtail and bird feed, among other items, led to the decision to close the park, judging it an obstacle to safe public use.

The city is working with the police station to urge caution and has also relayed information to elementary and junior high schools, childcare facilities, and neighborhood associations within the ward, calling for vigilance.

Kawasaki City Hall

Kawasaki City Hall is the main administrative center of Kawasaki, Japan, located in the city’s central ward. The current main building, completed in 1984, is a notable 25-story skyscraper designed by the renowned architect Tange Kenzō. It serves as a modern symbol of the city’s post-war reconstruction and rapid economic growth during Japan’s Shōwa period.

Suga Dai-2 Park

Suga Dai-2 Park is a public neighborhood park located in the Shinjuku ward of Tokyo, Japan. It was established as part of the city’s post-World War II reconstruction and urban planning efforts to provide green recreational spaces for residents in densely populated areas. Today, it serves as a quiet, leafy retreat with playgrounds and walking paths amidst the surrounding urban environment.

Tama Ward

Tama Ward is one of the seven wards of Kawasaki City in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, primarily developed as a major residential suburb in the post-war period. Its history is largely defined by the 1960s construction of the Tama New Town, one of Japan’s largest planned satellite towns, designed to alleviate housing shortages in the Tokyo metropolitan area. Today, it is known for its spacious parks, modern housing complexes, and convenient commuter access to central Tokyo.

Tama Police Station

The Tama Police Station is a modern municipal police facility located in Tama City, Tokyo, Japan. It serves as a key public safety hub for the local community, operating as part of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department to provide law enforcement and community services in the area. While it does not have a long, notable historical narrative like ancient cultural sites, its establishment and operations reflect the development and administrative needs of Tama as a major residential center within the greater Tokyo metropolis.