Originally, Tsukudajima was a tiny island at the mouth of the Edogawa river in Tokyo Bay.
It was inhabited by a fishing community who migrated from Osaka in early 1600s.
[1] It is home to the famous dish Tsukudani (佃煮).
[2] The high-rise district of Tsukishima was built next to Tsukudajima on reclaimed land.
Public elementary and junior high schools are operated by Chuo City Board of Education.