35°40′03″N139°46′58″E / 35.667570°N 139.782672°E /35.667570; 139.782672


Tsukudajima (佃島, "Tsukuda Island") is a small island inTokyo Bay, facingTsukiji to its west. Originally, Tsukudajima was a tiny island at the mouth of theEdogawa river in Tokyo Bay. It was inhabited by a fishing community who migrated fromOsaka in early 1600s.[1] It is home to the famous dishTsukudani (佃煮).[2] The high-rise district ofTsukishima was built next to Tsukudajima on reclaimed land.

Public elementary and junior high schools are operated by Chuo City Board of Education.
Zoned elementary schools for Tsukuda include:[3]
All of Tsukuda is zoned to Tsukuda Junior High School (佃中学校).[3]