Kodaira City is becoming increasingly popular as a commuter town due to its easy access to central Tokyo. The population is growing year by year. It is also known as the "town of round mailboxes," and traditional round mailboxes can be found all over the city. Kodaira City's specialty is blueberries, which are the city's signature product, and many sweets made with blueberries are sold. Other crops grown include pears and burdock. Famous tourist spots include the GAS MUSEUM, where you can learn about the history of gas, and the Tokyo Medicinal Botanical Garden, where precious medicinal herbs from Japan and abroad are cultivated.