Toko Gliderfield

Land redevelopment for public use. After the U.S. military returned the former Tokorozawa Airfield to Japan, the site was repurposed. The primary reason for the permanent closure of any remaining aviation operations, including the glider field, was the construction of the Tokorozawa Aviation Memorial Park and other public facilities on the former runway and airfield grounds.

The site is now the Tokorozawa Aviation Memorial Park (所沢航空記念公園). It is a large public park that commemorates the area's aviation history. The park features:
- The Tokorozawa Aviation Museum, which contains numerous historical aircraft and exhibits on the history of Japanese aviation.
- Large open lawns and green spaces where the runways once were.
- Recreational facilities, including sports fields, a dog run, a Japanese garden, and a concert hall (Tokorozawa Civic Cultural Centre Muse).
The park is a major cultural and recreational hub for the city of Tokorozawa and the surrounding region.

The site of Toko Gliderfield is of immense historical importance as it was the location of the Tokorozawa Airfield, Japan's first-ever airfield, established in April 1911. It is widely regarded as the 'Birthplace of Japanese Aviation.' Key historical points include:
- It was the base for the Imperial Japanese Army Air Service and housed Japan's first four aircraft.
- The first flight in Japan, piloted by Captain Yoshitoshi Tokugawa, took place here in 1911.
- It served as a major flight training and testing center for the Japanese military before and during World War II.
- After WWII, the airfield was taken over by the U.S. Air Force and used as a communications and support base.
- In its final years before complete closure, after the main military runway was decommissioned, the open space was used by civilian aviation clubs, particularly university groups, for glider flights, leading to its designation as 'Toko Gliderfield'.

None. The site has been completely and permanently redeveloped into a major urban park, museum, and cultural center. The land is in a densely populated area and its current use is well-established. There are no plans, discussions, or physical possibilities for the site to be converted back into an active airport or glider field.