Tama City in Tokyo is located close to the city center and has developed as a residential area. It was established as Tama City in 1971, and is now an area with a history of 40 years. It is a comfortable place to live, having been ranked highly in a 2010 livability ranking. Major tourist attractions include leisure spots such as Sanrio Puroland, as well as buildings symbolizing history and culture such as the former Kato Family Residence, the former Ariyama Family Residence, and the former Tomizawa Family Residence. There are many events held every year, and the Tama Center Festival and Tama Center Illumination are particularly popular, attracting tourists from all over the country.